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Meeting Barack Obama’s Nemesis: The Dixie Kitchen/Calypso Café Johnnycake
Could we have a good recipe for JCs?
Whole Foods CEO Criticizes Health Care, Some Shoppers Boycott
Uh, should be "their seafood". Thanks.
Whole Foods CEO Criticizes Health Care, Some Shoppers Boycott
That guy Mackey is nutty Mc Nut Nut. He was caught logging on some financial site touting WF's stock or something. He's anti-union. Thoroughly one of the bad guys.
WF is lowest on my hierarchy after the Farmer's Market, local grocery stores, Trader Joe's. But I go there. There seafood is swill. At least here in NYC 14 St.
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The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
French andouiette and its cousin saussicon de géminé. Barnyard-y.
Meeting Barack Obama’s Nemesis: The Dixie Kitchen/Calypso Café Johnnycake
Could we have a good recipe for JCs?
Whole Foods CEO Criticizes Health Care, Some Shoppers Boycott
Uh, should be "their seafood". Thanks.
Whole Foods CEO Criticizes Health Care, Some Shoppers Boycott
That guy Mackey is nutty Mc Nut Nut. He was caught logging on some financial site touting WF's stock or something. He's anti-union. Thoroughly one of the bad guys.
WF is lowest on my hierarchy after the Farmer's Market, local grocery stores, Trader Joe's. But I go there. There seafood is swill. At least here in NYC 14 St.
When Is It Socially Acceptable to Share Food?
I loathe the "just a taste" people and have threatened more than one with a steak knife. That being said, I am amenable to sharing when eating certain Asian cusines, pizza and other fare that is served to be eaten that way. However, 1) DO NOT order one plate less to save money or on the theory "we can't eat all that" - trust me we can and 2) DO NOT compel me to order something that meets consensus rule, I will happily pay extra for my own dish if that's why I want to eat.
If I had the sister who won't let anyone eat her food or order what she is eating, I would on principle order that dish every time - even if it meant paying for 2 entrees. Such nerve.
Addendum: I do not want to share desert. And sometimes I want 2! Get over it.
Dinner Tonight: Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
I could not agree with you more about a wilted spinach salad. I find raw mushrooms and uncooked spinach a deplorable machination.
These Dos Equis Commercials
God I love that commercial. It kind of reminds me of the early James Bond movies. So wry.
Leftovers: The Day's Stray Links
"quite awhile". Sorry. Also we didn't bother with the egg and cheese, just opting for the most unhealthy parts.
Leftovers: The Day's Stray Links
McGriddles are crack.
For some reason (a coupon maybe?), my husband and I got to sample them before they were widely available. We immediately agreed never to eat another one. It was so clear that it was McDonald's Evil Food Laboratories most successfully optimized product.
We rarely, if ever, eat any fast or processed food. We were repulsed by our unhealthy attraction, but that did not stop us from craving them for quite away after we ate the first one.
Quote of the Day
I couldn't agree more with angrywayne. Moreover, I don't think the article mentions the most obvious reason for the increase in food trucks: the prohibitive cost of commercial real estate. These people would have been opening cafes a decade ago.
Should Hot Dogs Carry Warning Labels?
If hot dogs and bacon packages start sporting cancer warnings I am going to start smoking again.
'Top Chef Masters,' Ep. 5: Junk Food, a Big Dinner, a New Way of Looking at Panna Cotta
I couldn't help thinking, if you're panna cotta has the jiggle of Kelly Choi's breasts you've got some pretty solid panna cotta.
Best Bites: RUB BBQ Burnt Ends
Unfortunately they run out pretty early. Be warned.
Snapshots from Greece: Souvlaki from O Thanasis in Athens
A few words: keftedis, french fries, skordalia.
What to eat 1st time in Paris
Get a copy of Pariscope at the newsstand. It will list restaurants, museums, plays, things to do by arrondisement. You can find vegetarian restaurants and health food stores in that (boulliabaise as well). If you like hot dogs & pork products, eat choucroute. Yes on the streets north of the Boulevard Montparnasse near the station there are a lot of creperies. I am fond of Ploughstel. Eat sole meuniere and mille feuilles at Le Dome. If you are fond of seafood - have a seafood or oyster platter over ice. Before you go, get to know the regional cuisines - Alscace, Gascony, Provence - so you can make informed decisions on what to expect.
I think it's great to go places that are recommended by experts, but it's really more fun to discover things on your own. Any small attempt at speaking French will elicit kind behaviour from most Parisians. They will recommend things, offer advice etc.
Say bonjour and au revoir, merci any time you enter or exit a store.
When have coffee stand at the bar. More fun and way cheaper.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 75: Can (and Should) I Give Up the Flavored Liquid Habit?
What really got me over drinking soda, even snapple etc., is the thought of that giant plastic floating island in the Pacific that will never go away. I am by no means a rabid environmentalist - I use shampoo, detergent etc. in plastic bottles, but giving up flavored drinks in favor of tap water (which is so good in New York state) for that reason has been kind of easy.
Occasionally, I will have a diet coke from a tap (which I think tastes measurably better), but for the most part have been able to forgo sweetened drinks. What I do have a problem with is my morning coffee. I have been trying to get off artificially sweetened coffee with half and half for at least 10 years. I am down to one cup in the morning, but I just can't give it up. I'd appreciate advice with that.
What Weird Family Foods Did You Grow Up Thinking Were Normal?
Rice and cubed potatoes baked in the oven with tomatoes, parmesan, olive oil and a whole onion.
Serious Reads: ‘Au Revoir To All That’
After I posted, I actually thought of the perfect example in a nutshell. Trace the history of the baguette from WW2. It pretty closely aligns with the incursion of fast food practices into classic french tradition.
Serious Reads: ‘Au Revoir To All That’
It's unfortunate that this book is not critically rigorous. It is absolutely true that the general quality of food in France has declined precipitously - and I am going out on a limb here - since the 1960s. That is not to say there is not excellent food to be had; there most certainly is. However, the proliferation of Starbucks and McDonalds, the dissolution of certain habits and practices and globalization, in general, have led to the current situation.
I think the food situation in France may be likened to the chasm between rich and poor in the United States. That is, at one end there may be BETTER food, but at the other end there is certainly worse. Moreover, the great middle of French food - the bistros, brasseries, cafes - are certainly on a steep decline.
Snapshots from the South of France: Navettes
Luckily the French have retained the good Catholic-ish things like magnificent cathedrals, extra holidays and bouche de noel.
Also, given the texture, I don't think Navettes contain yeast. Marseilles is a terrifically under-rated food town.
Hot Dog Hootenanny Report
Where is the Astor Center?
Papaya King makes (or used to as of 2 years ago) hot dogs it sells in supermarkets. The Gristede's at 5th b/t 8 & 9 are the only place we could find them. Since I am lazy and don't want to walk 4 blocks I make do with Boar's Head w/natural casing.
Is there a serious caseless hot dog following? Since my Platonic dog is a NY Deli Dog, the lack of snap in a dog is always a disappointment. Otoh, in Berlin -- without a doubt the hot dog capital of the world -- one can choose currywurst with or without skin. I love that there they have these little paper circles which are hot dog/sausage holders, no need to fill up on bun. Genius.
'Village Voice' Blogger Has No Love for 'Bizarre Foods'
This show is like a car wreck. I find it gruesome, but every time I pass by it I end up watching.
Served: The Pleasure and Horror of Brunch
I live in NYC and have always loathed brunch. Typically there is very little that is appetizing - the holandaise, for example, is always viscous, yellow, glue, and I am not talking about the lowest brow places either.
That being said, I cannot imagine what could possibly be enjoyable about turning a cheap meal into the Siege of Rhodes. Cold duck and canned oj? Canned tomato juice and Georgi? And pancakes? I mean really.
Difference between various types of cream
Is Ronnybrook pasteurized? I use it all the time. Tastes different than commercial heavy cream. Fresh Direct has it.
What are your strange, secret and personal cooking tips?
Buy the best ingredients.
Mise en place.
Presentation is vital.
Remain calm in face of disaster.
Give up if it is not immediately salvageable.
Whole Foods CEO Criticizes Health Care, Some Shoppers Boycott
It's funny how the people who are against a public health care option either have insurance or can afford health care. I for one cannot. I got laid off and COBRA would cost me almost $500 a month, which I can't afford to pay. How come we are supposedly the best country in the world (ha) but can't provide its citizens with health care? Every other industrialized country in the world does. We're behind Costa Rica in health care for goodness' sake! I think he did a really stupid thing by stating his opinion on this, considering tons of Whole Foods shoppers are liberals. I will still be shopping at Whole Foods because I love the food, but I am saddened to be supporting this rich, entitled jerk.
Store-Bought Chicken Stocks, Reviewed: Which Are the Best?
everyone see that "top chef" is using swanson stocks for most of teir challanges???
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
crickets (chapulines) in Oaxaca
escargots in Chicago
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
wasnt fond of stomach or tongue when I had them. I actually like durian, Im just not allowed to buy it :)
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
Fish intestines in Japan. Tiny, slimy, and gummy.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
at platoforma churascurria in NYC they serve chicken hearts. Tried one, won't be trying one again. They're very tough and not particularly flavorful.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
Durian? Fine. Uni? OK. Natto? Never again.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
@masalha Thanks! I couldn't remember the name. Yes Balut, sick!
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
I ate guinea pig and alpaca in South America (in separate meals). Both were incredible. I'd have them both again in a heartbeat.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
Tacos de chapulin -- made with fried grasshoppers. The legs were very spikey and sharp. Also, live scallops -- the muscles still rippled when the chef sliced it in half. It tasted good at the time, but now the idea freaks me out. One unusual thing I would eat again are duck tongues.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
@jayveejay Bear can be a funky depending on what they have been eating. Black bear makes excellent chorizo.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
I had haggis in the Highlands, just outside of 'verness. Two servings. One must use the whiskey sauce liberally. Now I can say I've had it, and I don't plan to pursue it.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
@annie; I am so with you on natto. It's tastes like hell's own sneeze.
I also won't be having second helpings of fugu or sliced raw strips of horse anytime soon.
Also, New Yorkers? Good news. I won't be eating any more of your hot dogs, so there's more for you. It's hot, garlicy steamed dogs for me. Preferably from Chicago. Most preferably from Comiskey.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
@ lambowner - We did the same thing in Paris at a little creperie in St. Germain! :D
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
Andouillette in France (smoked tripe sausage made with pork stomach.) Not to be confused with Andouille in Louisiana. Which I did. Lesson learned.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
Bear. Thanks but no thanks, Brother Don.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
Raw scallops. I LOVE cooked scallops, and most other raw seafood so didn't forsee this being a problem. It tasted like I have shoved my face into a pile of seaweed that had been sitting in the sun for days. Both my husband and I could barely get them down.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
I second the Spam/Treat!! Mystery meat in my book. And awful tasting!
The world would have to be ending before I would put it in my mouth!
Mountain oysters. They were on a buffet in Colorado and I tried them. Yuck! They were fried and breaded and tasted awaful.
When I was a child my mother used to buy head cheese and I ate it. But I didn't like it.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
I've eaten a lot of weird things, including insects (fried beetles), eel, all kinds of offal, durian, haggis, etc and pretty much liked these all, and would eat these things again. The one weird-ish thing I have tried and cannot get myself to like no matter what are "1000-year-old-eggs" - that gelatinous black egg white is just too gross. I keep thinking it's maybe something I should get over my dislike of - so periodically I try it again, but no luck yet. Ick.
Balut is very popular here in San Francisco - you can get it at the farmer's market among other places - but I've never worked up the nerve to try it.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
Sea urchin. Tastes like jello made with ocean water. The french love them.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
Sea cucumber,roasted baby goat, bone marrow, and snails. For a micro second I almost ordered the starter of horse cheek in Tuscany but decided against it.
The wildest food you've ever tried and will never try again
kmgagne - That half-formed egg thing is balut http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balut_%28egg%29
Whole Foods CEO Criticizes Health Care, Some Shoppers Boycott
I like the quality of their produce, fish, and meats. I like the prepared foods, too. I am lucky enough to be able to afford shopping there occasionally. I disagree with a lot of what he wrote, but I am willing to let him state his position. I think either he's crazy to have not considered his editorial wouldn't piss off a lot of his customers, and he decided to go ahead with it anyway. Well, good for him in that regard. That takes cajones. I think it's ironic that for every one on the left who is boycotting them, there appears to be someone on the right who are willing to shop in their place. And it's also interesting to note that the value of their stock has been at year-long record highs during the whole boycott.
When Is It Socially Acceptable to Share Food?
I'm a sharer. With family and some friends I will share any of mine and try any of theirs, often finishing the left over bits or cleaning up other peoples plates. Sometimes I steal food from others without asking, but knowing that those people won't mind. Sharing goes beyond food, and extends to utensils in my family, I know its not for everyone, but it works out great for us.
When Is It Socially Acceptable to Share Food?
If I'm eating with friends or my boyfriend (which is almost always who I'm eating with when I'm out), then I'll offer a taste of whatever I'm eating, ESPECIALLY if I like it. Share the wealth! I have like-minded friends, so they usually offer back - if they don't, I don't even usually notice. I may ask for a small taste if it's something I really want to try, but I'm not militantly pro- or anti-sharing.
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French andouiette and its cousin saussicon de géminé. Barnyard-y.