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Once I tried combining my two favorite foods - pork and the perfect marriage of peanut butter and chocolate. I ended up making a coffee rub for some pork tenderloin, cutting them into medallions and then serving a thai peanut sauce on one side and a chocolatey mole on the other side.

Balisong at 7:29PM on 03/07/11

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Poll: Do You Order Sushi 'Omakase'?

Now, if I am just getting a cheap sushi fix then of course I order a la cart. But more and more I try to get the best sushi experience. Of course this mainly happens when I visit a coastal city. I find the closest thing that particular has to a true sushi master and then I roll omakase style. Once you do it this way, it's hard to ever go back to cheap sushi experiences. I had an amazing time at Shiro's in Seattle - it was almost religious.

Balisong at 5:08PM on 09/14/10

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Taco Bell's Cantina Tacos: Better Than The Original?

I tried them last weekend and they were INEDIBLE. This was mostly the fault of the terrible taste and texture of the tortillas. I had to muscle through one taco. My friend ate the second one. Neither of us wanted the third one and it was thrown away. I am no food snob and while a lot of fast food is not great, there are few and far between items that I deem inedible. This is one of them. So as a person who both will eat fast food without complaining about authenticity and a person that loves authentic foods, this culinary abomination is neither.

Balisong at 12:07PM on 08/10/10

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Cook the Book: 'Farm to Fork'

Got my hands on a micro tomato plant when a family friend who runs a greenhouse happened to have one left when we went garden shopping. The tomatoes are the size of blueberries and are so sweet that you can't help but pick a couple off every time you walk by it and pop them into your mouth. SOOOOO good.

Balisong at 11:22AM on 07/20/10

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Balisong answered "Omakase" to Do you order sushi omakase or à la carte?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, September 14, 2010 at 11:30 AM

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Balisong answered "Soda" to What Do You Call Cola Drinks

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, January 27, 2010 at 7:30 PM

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Balisong answered "Foodie" to Which Food Term Bugs You the Most?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, January 6, 2010 at 7:30 AM

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Balisong got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tropical Fruits?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM

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Enter to Win a Copy of the 'Alinea' Cookbook

Once I tried combining my two favorite foods - pork and the perfect marriage of peanut butter and chocolate. I ended up making a coffee rub for some pork tenderloin, cutting them into medallions and then serving a thai peanut sauce on one side and a chocolatey mole on the other side.

Balisong at 7:29PM on 03/07/11

From Serious Eats: New York

Poll: Do You Order Sushi 'Omakase'?

Now, if I am just getting a cheap sushi fix then of course I order a la cart. But more and more I try to get the best sushi experience. Of course this mainly happens when I visit a coastal city. I find the closest thing that particular has to a true sushi master and then I roll omakase style. Once you do it this way, it's hard to ever go back to cheap sushi experiences. I had an amazing time at Shiro's in Seattle - it was almost religious.

Balisong at 5:08PM on 09/14/10

From Serious Eats

Taco Bell's Cantina Tacos: Better Than The Original?

I tried them last weekend and they were INEDIBLE. This was mostly the fault of the terrible taste and texture of the tortillas. I had to muscle through one taco. My friend ate the second one. Neither of us wanted the third one and it was thrown away. I am no food snob and while a lot of fast food is not great, there are few and far between items that I deem inedible. This is one of them. So as a person who both will eat fast food without complaining about authenticity and a person that loves authentic foods, this culinary abomination is neither.

Balisong at 12:07PM on 08/10/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Farm to Fork'

Got my hands on a micro tomato plant when a family friend who runs a greenhouse happened to have one left when we went garden shopping. The tomatoes are the size of blueberries and are so sweet that you can't help but pick a couple off every time you walk by it and pop them into your mouth. SOOOOO good.

Balisong at 11:22AM on 07/20/10

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Recap: Top Chef DC, Episode 1

All the tattoo and dreadlock hate is pretty lame. It's about the food, folks. If you have hangups about stuff like that then you don't know very many young chefs.

Balisong at 10:48AM on 06/17/10

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'Top Chef Masters' Greek God Episode: Just The Tasty Bits

Rick is proving to be a beast, but I am hoping for a Ninja vs. Jedi Finale.

Balisong at 1:02PM on 05/27/10

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Nuts for Filipino Comfort Food: Kare-Kare

I've always said this would be my last meal if I was given a choice. Thanks for this article!

Balisong at 12:49PM on 02/11/10

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DVD Giveaway: Food, Inc.

I'm making an honest effort to stop eating prepacked processed foods, especially things with corn/fructose/sucrose in the ingredients as well as fast food spots. I've been trying to do more shopping from farmers markets and in general trying to eat "real food" as opposed to food-like substances. On top of that, I try and be as organic and local as I can, but it is a step by step process.

Balisong at 11:12AM on 01/05/10

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

It's the perfect food. Salty. Sweet. Smokey. Fatty. Crunchy. Complex flavors. Add it to almost any dish and it takes that dish to a new level.

Balisong at 10:28AM on 09/18/09

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Cook the Book: 'Canal House Cooking, Vol. 1'

For me it's all about simplicity in the summer and just letting the quality of the backyard grown tomatoes shine. A little Balsamic. A little Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Kosher Salt. Feta if I'm feeling frisky. Yesterday I sliced up some tomatoes and cucumbers from the backyard and topped them off with a Feta Vinaigrette I made with some feta, red wine vinegar and olive oil.

Balisong at 1:15PM on 07/21/09

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Threadless T-Shirt Giveaway: Lemon Aid

Since strawberries are in season, why not Strawberry Lemonade?

Ingredients:

3 fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon honey
8 cups water
1 3/4 cups fresh lemon juice
slices orange

Directions:

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar, and honey. Bring to a boil, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature, cover, and chill.
In a large pitcher, mix together the remaining 7 cups of water, lemon juice, and orange slices. Stir in syrup.
Chill.
Drink.
Enjoy!

Balisong at 11:08AM on 06/24/09

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Served: Your Waitress Gets Reprimanded

@henryfan tell me what the name of your restaurant is so that i remember never to eat there.

Balisong at 10:25AM on 06/09/09

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V-Day Giveaway: Praise the Lard Box from Zingerman's

Not a day goes by when I don't dream of you
Oh! there has never been a love quite as true
Bringing me joy in so many ways
Leaving me swimming in a blissful daze
Even now my soul dances as I sing your praise

People perhaps think my adoration's a phase
I disagree, my heart's will is real,
Greeting you always with a euphoric squeal!

Balisong at 4:21PM on 02/10/09

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Valentine's Day Giveaway: Macarons from Itzy Bitzy Patisserie

I've got to go with the classic - Peanut Butter and Chocolate.

Balisong at 11:12AM on 02/09/09

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Balisong answered "Omakase" to Do you order sushi omakase or à la carte?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, September 14, 2010 at 11:30 AM

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Balisong answered "Soda" to What Do You Call Cola Drinks

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, January 27, 2010 at 7:30 PM

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Balisong answered "Foodie" to Which Food Term Bugs You the Most?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, January 6, 2010 at 7:30 AM

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Balisong got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tropical Fruits?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM

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About Balisong

Website: http://www.guerrillastreetfood.com

Location: St. Louis, MO

About: I'm hungry.

Favorite foods: Pork and everything else.

Last bite on earth: My mom's kare kare.