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The FORKING FANTABULOUS Dish of the Week – Tonno Alla Puttanesca from Mother Wolf at Fontainebleau Las Vegas NV – Worth a Fork!

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Forking Fantabulous means life changing. It’s crazy amazing. It’s the reason why you must try this restaurant.

I had the very best tuna steak that I have ever had in my life at Mother Wolf in the Fontainebleau on the Las Vegas Strip. No other tuna steak can even compare…To the taste and tenderness. Maybe it was fresher than I am used to?

The sauces around it were magical…..There was a cherry tomato sauce called pomodoro e pomodorini, They were the most tomato-ee sweet tomatoes ever.

It had olives that never had before that were really different called taggiasca olives.

The dish also contained capers and LOTS of basil.

This was the very best tuna dish that I have ever tried anywhere.

P.S. or PRO TIP – You have to order the chef’s signature focaccia bread called sfincione to mop up all that goodness.

The Tonna Alla Puttanesca from Mother Wolf is Worth a Fork!

Worth a Fork!

Mother Wolf at Fontainebleau

2777 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas NV

702-678-9170

www.MotherWolfLV.com

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Dish Of The Week – Grilled Salmon from 1228 Main – Las Vegas NV

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The Dish Of The Week that impressed me the most was the Grilled Salmon from 1228 Main. This Restaurant is in the family of Wolfgang Puck Restaurants and is located in downtown Las Vegas Nevada. The Grilled Salmon dish impressed me for several reasons.

1 – They didn’t even ask how I wanted it done and prepared it medium-ish

2 – They removed most of the bloodline that gives fish a fishier taste

3 – They crisped up the skin so much that it was like eating a crispy potato chip

4 – the fish was great and sauce and vegetables were unusually FORKING DELICIOUS

Everything we had on all our visits to 1228 Main were all VERY GOOD but I do need to mention that the menu changed on my every visit there. In case you don’t know 1228 serves daily made fresh baked goods, breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, and also has a bar.

The other plates we enjoyed on our last visit were –

Focaccia with provolone cheese and mortadella on the side

Spanish style cheese cake

This time we sat in the bar area

The Dish of the Week came from –

1228 Main – at – 1228 S. Main Street Las Vegas NV

702-602-0531

www.1228MainLV.com

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Showing Off

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Just showing off some things I made recently for the once a week get together we have here. Made two kinds of crostini from some rolls I previously made that I kept in my freezer. Some are topped with onion goat cheese with fresh scallions. The other crostini it topped with my fresh pesto, fresh marinated mozzarella and tomatoes, balsamic, and basil.

Next to that are sweet potato hand pies.

Here are cannoli (home made ricotta & home made shells) and more crostini with basil, pesto, marinated mozzarella cheese, balsamic, and parmesan

For the next gathering I made cookies and had leftover cannoli shells and cheese so I also brought some cannoli. The cookies were butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, pistachio cookies, and peanut butter with strawberry jam cookies.

Made Brownies and Hasselback Potatoes with smoked mushrooms and crispy onions.

Spiced (5 spice & cinnamon) Butternut Squash filled crepes and bread crisps with spinach artichoke dip.

What I made this past month for gatherings and parties.

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PETITE KITCHEN SUDDENLY CLOSES (North Las Vegas NV)

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Petite Kitchen was a small French Cafe located on the restaurant row (Craig Road) of North Las Vegas Nevada.

They offered a nice variety of French Style dishes, fusion dishes and a lot of delicious desserts.

It was really small or Petite inside. They only had two tables and a small bar counter by the window.

June 1st 2024 We tried to dine at Petite Kitchen again only to find that the door was locked. Lights were out. The wall menu, tables, and counter things were removed. And a large trashcan was in the middle of the floor.

Besides the friendly faces we also miss the foods we enjoyed at Petite Kitchen.

Croque Madame

Tuna Baguette (This was better than the tuna baguette named best sandwich in the state by Food & Wine Magazine)

chocolate and raspberry beignets

Tuna & Rice protein bowl

Ham & Cheese Baguette (my husband said that this contained the best brie cheese he has ever tasted anywhere)

This was my favorite dessert there – The crepe with pears, chocolate, and cream

Fried Chicken Burrito Style Crepe (surprisingly tasty)

Burger with FRENCH Fries

Bread Pudding

croissant

So sad that we lost a GEM of North Las Vegas.

I thank them for bringing a little taste of France to us.

Petite Kitchen ****NOW CLOSED FOR BUSINESS****

Petite Kitchen was located at 955 W Craig Rd North Las Vegas NV

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My FORKING Thoughts on Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties – It’s a SURPRISE

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I came across these Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties on a clearance table at my local Smith’s Grocery Store……I don’t recall ever coming across Manischewitz Peppermint Patties before?….Well They only had one bag of them and I do love peppermint patties so I thought I’d give them a try.

I open up the bag.

I’m disappointed because the chocolates are all busted up and stick together.

Then I do take a whiff into the bag…It does smell like peppermint and chocolate.

I try one even though they are damaged.

UMMMM…….The chocolate is thick and good but not real deep like dark chocolate….It’s more like very good milk chocolate with a nice mouth feel…..The peppermint is Really Strong but good……This is like an upgraded Jr Mint…….It’s like Jr Mints but better quality with better stronger mint and better thicker chocolate….

It’s so good that one is satisfying.

I’ll be sad when they are gone.

Those were my FORKING Thoughts on Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties.

Your FORKING Thoughts may indeed differ.

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Just Showing off some Foods I made Lately

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Just showing off some foods I made lately.

Up above are deviled eggs.

Above are Pate A Choux Pastries filled with vanilla cream topped with chocolate, chocolate pots de creme, and a cherry

These are what I call potato stuffed potatoes…..Basically mashed potatoes with an egg piped into hollowed out baby potatoes or parts of regular potatoes.

Brown Butter Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thought I’d feature some oldies but still goodies.

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Maybe the FORKING WEIRDEST FOOD FIND EVER?

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At my local Sprouts Grocery Store I came across these Kimchi Dill Pickle Cranberries. I thought I was seeing things. Why would anyone want Kimchi Dill Pickle Cranberries?

You may not agree but I think someone was on drugs to think this one up.

Kimchi Dill Pickle Cranberries just might be the FORKING WEIRDEST Food Find Ever!

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$15. Salmon from Las Pupusas was Cooked better than the $38. Salmon from MRKT North Las Vegas NV this week

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Las Pupusas is a casual Salvadorian/Mexican restaurant with a few locations in Las Vegas Nevada. I went to the North Las Vegas Location on Craig Road and had the grilled salmon there.

It’s not a fancy plate of food and is very basic but is a large portion and the salmon was prepared nicely with a soft moist center.

I was surprised that this $15. meal was prepared this nicely.

On another night we went to MRKT. It’s the nicest restaurant at Aliante Casino Hotel. It’s a steak and seafood restaurant. I’ve previously enjoyed steak here. I thought tonight I’d try the salmon.

It came out with a great sear on it and shattering crisp skin but was terribly over cooked and very dry. Incase you don’t know…salmon doesn’t taste good when it is over cooked.

What a shame…….the quality of this fish means nothing when it’s over cooked like that.

I send it back since it was $38.00. (without sides)

Then I get this……

It’s raw in the middle and like seared sushi…….

This got sent back too…..

Was waiting for a third one but it took so long we left.

Incase you don’t know what a quality perfectly cooked salmon is like …….here is what you should expect to be at a nice restaurant.

The salmon should have a nice sear. When it’s cooked like this you get that special silkiness in your mouth and the salmon flavor is its best. Also at better restaurants the blood line is removed (that is the dark meat on the bottom of filet).

The $15. Salmon from Las Pupusas was prepared better than the $38. salmon from MRKT.

Las Papusas

945 W Craig Rd North Las Vegas NV

702-648-6200

I have not found a working website for Las Papusas.

MRKT Sea & Land at Aliante Casino/Hotel

7300 Ailante Pkwy North Las Vegas NV

702-692-7320

www.Aliante.BoydGaming.com

Every THING is subject to change. (maybe the chef at MRKT will learn how to cook salmon?)

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The FORKING Truth is that Facebook & Jetpack want A LOT OF MONEY from Food Bloggers that don’t make any money off Blogging

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The FORKING Truth is that Facebook & Jetpack (a WordPress Plugin) wants a LOT of Money from food bloggers that don’t make a dime on their blog.

Recently I published a story on BBQ Mexicana. Facebook suggested me to pay them $91. for 385 views…….

Everyday they ask for a different amount of money for a different amount of views.

A few days latter-

Facebook asked for $168. for 11,149 views.

Then on another day-

Facebook asked for $147. for 15,465 views.

Jackpack doesn’t really ask for money on a daily basis but periodically they upset me.

Sometime in the last year or two I wasn’t able to “Like” other people’s blogs. They said I ran out of “free” likes and needed to pay them another $200. yearly to like other people’s blogs. Since I couldn’t “like” other people’s blogs many of those people stopped liking my blog. But also many of those people also discontinued their blogs…(I wonder why….only kidding)

I don’t know why or how but sometime latter I was able to “like’ blogs again but most of my old “blogger” friends are long gone now.

Now Jetpack wants more money from me again. They want $4.50 monthly so I can view my statistics.

I figure this is the reason why most people are switching to Pod Casts, You Tube, and Tic Tok.

I have to tell you I AM JUST SICK OF THIS! ……..(Thank You for listening…I feel slightly better now)

And this is what Facebook wants today.

And that’s The FORKING Truth

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My FORKING Thoughts on Sprouts Pineapple Habanero White Carrot Chips

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My local Sprouts Grocery sells a lot of snacks that I never noticed at my old Sprouts around Phoenix that I used to shop at. I picked up these Pineapple Habanero White Carrot Chips because I previously bought Sprouts Hot Honey Beet Chips that were delicious so I thought these Carrot Chips have a chance on being delicious too!

I open it up.

I take a whiff….Don’t really smell much of anything.

I gobble one down…ICK it’s very salty……

I let sit in my mouth till it melts this time.

I do get the habanero. But it’s salty habanero.

WOW! That last chip was extra spicy…ouch.

There is a slight hint of sweetness but it’s so faint that it is hard to identify as pineapple.

The flavors are too unbalanced to enjoy unless you are a fan of very salty and extra spicy.

I should throw them out!

Not a fan of Sprouts Pineapple Habanero White Carrot Chips.

Your FORKING opinion may indeed differ.

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