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And that's why I haven't tried lye for making bagels. I just don't know enough about it to start working with it.

Over the weekend I made the Reinhart bagels. They came out better than last time I tried them: http://imgur.com/a/4Fl5l

I too am curious about the pan. What's the deal with blue steel? Why would you choose it over, say, a typical cast iron skillet?

I had to go both days to hit all the stands I wanted. Even with the fast pass, the lines were pretty long. In previous years the fast pass let me just walk up and get a plate without waiting most of the time.

My Highlights and Notes
- The brisket at Jack's Old South was mad good. Super beefy and fatty and delicious. The baked beans with chunks of peach were fantastic too. For me this was the stand-out place.
- Big Bob Gibson's pulled pork sandwiches were excellent in every way. I didn't expect anything less.
- Ed Mitchell's 'The Pit' ran out before I could get any on Saturday, but I got some the next day. Delicious as always, but they didn't have any cracklins!
- Finally tried pimento cheese for the first time from Jim 'N Nick's. It was very tasty and worked well with the spicy sausage.
- The mutton from Moonlite Bar-B-Q was a surprise. I had forgotten it was on the menu and went up thinking it was pulled pork. It wasn't until I took a bite that I realized! I wish they would have gone easy with the sauce so I could taste the meat better (many of the stands made this mistake).
- Martin's Bar-B-Cue had good pulled pork sandwiches, but they came with sauce and coleslaw on the sandwich that made it a little too sweet. The pickles on the side were even sweeter.

Some politicians have gotten away with much worse. Make him throw a giant pizza party for the city and call it even.

Nice coincidence. I was going to pick some up after work at the Korean market around the corner.

Damn, Kenji. Is there anything you can't do in the kitchen?

I had a hotdog with some kimchi on it when I got home today after work. It was better than I thought it would be. A little sriracha never hurts either.

ostrich egg... scrambled

I knew what natto was before I tried it, so I knew what I was in for. I still find it hard to believe someone could actually enjoy it. I've thought that maybe the natto I tried wasn't a good representation of the food since it was at a "meh" sushi place, but I don't know how much I care to find a better one. The strong ammonia taste is something I wouldn't mind never experiencing again.

Wan Convenience Store/Al's Deli is one of Boston's best kept secrets and is delicious beyond words. Al is a true master of the sandwich-making craft. He is also a mad cool guy and stands behind his sandwiches 100%. The fact that his creations have gone unmentioned on seriouseats is shocking. The only downside is the LONG wait you have to endure, but trust me it's worth it.

Also, All-Star Sandwich Bar might be hit-or-miss, but you cannot miss ordering a Texas Reuben. It's their Tuesday special sandwich and it's quite good.

Pancakes can absolutely do dessert duty. In fact, I think if it weren't for them already being a common breakfast food, they would be better reclassified as a dessert item. Think about it! They are cakes. Maple syrup, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, berries, butter, etc. Very rich and sweet.