Vanilla Tootsie Roll Frosting!
Eating a Vanilla Tootsie Roll earlier, I noticed it tasted a lit like Vanilla icing. Has anyone ever thought of melting some down and using it to frost a cake?
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Chinese Roast Pork!
Any suggestions for the Chinese restaurant with the best Roast Pork around? Preferably UES..
What are some good hot wintertime alcoholic drinks?
I've been trying to find some good creative hot drinks to serve on days like today when it's so cold out? I've made the mulled wine and hot toddies, but I'm looking for something a little more outside-the box. Anyoen have any good ideas?
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Upgrade Your Cheese
Another great substitute for Cheddar is Beemster, if you can find it.
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
The best fried pickles I found in NYC are at the Rodeo Bar on 3rd Ave. Cheap and powerful Margaritas as well.
'Top Chef': The Quickfire and the Fury
My favorite part of last night's episode was Spike making fun or Richard asking all the cops if they like burritos. Good chef, lame sense of humor.
The Cherry on Top: To Garnish or Not
Personally I like the zing of a little lemon peel in a martini. I don't like olives, so I don't want any food/ drink that contains them. Gotta have a cherry in a Manhattan though, those suckers taste great bourbon-soaked!
Top 10 Awesome Nostalgic Foods We Want Back
Ninja Turtle pudding pies! And by the way, the new Miller Chill tastes basically exactly the same as Ecto-Cooler, except fizzy and alcoholic. It's really weird. I went to a beer festival in NYC that had it, and when I asked the woman behind the Miller table if she'd ever had Ecto-Cooler, she game me a really aggravated nod- must get that a lot.
Dinner Tonight: Migas, Tex-Mex Style
I invented a breakfast when I was a kid. I'd beat a few eggs, mash up a bunch of tostitos, and mix it all together with some garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a bunch of parmesan. Then I'd make a pancake out of it all in a frying pan and melt a couple slices of cheese on top. Oh man...
Chefography This Week on Food Network
How about a Lidia Matticcino Cheftography? And I love the idea of a FN2- bring back David Rosengarten and Two Hot Tamales!!!
Ticket Giveaway: Japanese Food and Drink Demo and Tasting
I had this amazing braised pork belly at Sakagura.. I could live in that place if I could afford it.
Cook the Book: 'Catskills Cubano'
How about the today's recipe, instead of yesterday's?
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What childhood food do you wish they still made?
You can go to fizzies.com and order any flavor you like! My favorite is cherry or grape. By the case for $12 or 15 - I can't remember. But what I miss the most are those giant Charms lollipops - I was proposed to with a handful of Charms Cherry because I was always seen with one stuck in my mouth! I was in the Army and they were at the ice cream store on base and one day an officer said I should at least take the sucker out of my mouth with I salute!
What childhood food do you wish they still made?
I LOVED ninja turtle pudding pies!!! and gadorade gum, jello pudding pops, Mcdonalds FRIED apple pies, Bonkers candy, Ecto cooler, grasshopper cookies, ... i wish i could remember more!!!
Top 10 Awesome Nostalgic Foods We Want Back
Anybody remember Sprinkle Spangles? Anybody? It was a cereal made of star shapes, sprinkles and lots of sugar. Beautiful rocket fuel.
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
In Florida -- the Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary, FL, just added a basked of fried kosher dills to their menu. They were about 2-inch rounds, between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick, fried quickly in a flavorful batter and still crisp inside, served with a cup of ranch dressing. We really enjoyed them, even if they sat a bit heavy afterward. But they were the highlight of the meal, and went wonderful with a pitcher of Yuengling...the dill flavor lasted quite a while on the palate.
Gator's Dockside also has EXCELLENT chicken wings, cooked dry-fried, batter-fried, or grilled, and tossed in a variety of sauces. Service is par for the course for a neighborhood sports bar.
Upgrade Your Cheese
i second mr. guy's comment. a well aged gruyère or comté is a thing of beauty.
Upgrade Your Cheese
another upgrade- substitute cave-aged gruyere for regular gruyere. the difference is notable.
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
Tony Packo's in Toledo, Ohio, offers their original pickles and peppers deep fried, with an assortment of dips (ranch, salsa, or spicy ketchup). The pickles are a spicy dill, but personally, I'd rather eat the fried pepper pieces and leave the fried pickles to my dinner companions!
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
Best fried dill pickles at Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring!
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