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Grilled: Jessica Ward of Fries With That Shake
"For some crazy reason, you're going vegetarian. Where do you go for your final burger? In-N-Out."
This is a joke, right?
Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph
I don't think the graph is completely scientific, people.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Ed--great job! Throw in some regular exercise and you'll drop another 10 before you know it. Keep it up!
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Video: Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez Eats a Hot Dog During Game
Reminds me of when Ezra Johnson (defensive lineman for the Packers) chowed down a hot dog on the sidelines in the 4th quarter of a blowout game against the Broncos...however big difference--the Packers were down 38-0. When you're done playing for the day because you're winning big--like Sanchez and the Jets were--you're allowed. When you're done playing because you're losing big--like Johnson and the Packers were--not so much
Grilled: Jessica Ward of Fries With That Shake
"For some crazy reason, you're going vegetarian. Where do you go for your final burger? In-N-Out."
This is a joke, right?
Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph
I don't think the graph is completely scientific, people.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Ed--great job! Throw in some regular exercise and you'll drop another 10 before you know it. Keep it up!
Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Tuna, Arugula, and Chili
IMHO, Parmesan cheese is never repulsive as long as it's the real stuff. It improves every umami food one can imagine.
Sriracha is also a great substitute for the pepper flakes because it allows you to regulate the heat a lot more precisely--and it mixes in better after cooking than flakes do, which is important if you share all your meals with a spice-averse 5-year-old like I do.
Dijon Mustard/Grey Poupon Is Not Elitist
The link is to an original Grey Poupon ad from years ago.
The "somebody" trying to make a story is Sean Hannity. Enough said.
Dijon Mustard/Grey Poupon Is Not Elitist
OK, I was close on the dialogue after not seeing the ad for about 15 years...
Dijon Mustard/Grey Poupon Is Not Elitist
They still remember the ad with the two guys in Rolls-Royce limousines:
"Pardon me, would you happen to have any Grey Poupon?"
"But of course."
I believe the soundtrack was a string quartet...
Quote of the Day: Listen to the People, Joe
IMHO, jalapenos are great. I love mushrooms of all varieties, but something about them just has never worked for me on hamburgers. I think it all goes back to a bad experience with a Hardee's Mushroom and Swiss burger when I was in junior high 25 years ago.
OK, now I'm reconsidering...It's morel season here in Wisconsin....hmmm....
Uhh, can I get back to you on that?
Quote of the Day: Listen to the People, Joe
He looked at you like you were crazy because MUSHROOMS DON'T BELONG ON HAMBURGERS!
Regarding the Heinz Ketchup Bottle
A friend of ours gave us a case of shorter, squatter--and I believe 12-oz--glass Heinz bottles. The opening is much wider so the ketchup flows well. Heinz' online store site (heinzstuff.com) is down right now, but they probably have it on there.
As for the regular, tall glass bottle--maybe it's popular for restaurants that are essentially giving away the ketchup and thus trying to limit "overpour?"
Serious Eats to Spin Off AHT
Didn't Slice do this last year? Yet I got suckered again...duh me.
Mixed Review: Barefoot Contessa Homemade Marshmallow Mix
Yep--homemade are SO easy to make without an $11 box. Just watch out for the odor emanating from the mixer--it's what I would imagine a glue factory smells like.
Photo of the Day: The Perfect Bite
More like "The Perfectly Awful Caesar Salad." Tomatoes? Steak??? Was the salad from Chili's?
This Baby Loves Butter
Now, biting it right off the stick is just poor table manners and will get you a stern look from Nanny. However, putting your teeth through a cool chunk of good butter (think a pat of something Irish floating on top of a piece of crusty bread) is a pleasure that I bet all of us here can appreciate. Moderation in all things, including moderation.
Mac and Cheese Pizza: Ian's Pizza, Madison, Wisconsin
I had Ian's for the first time on Monday night after a concert at the Orpheum. I got black bean burrito--black beans, rice, cheddar cheese and chicken. Although the toppings are not at all Napolitano, it was really good and the crust was right on--chewy and crusty with a little char, correct-sized bubbles and great flavor. They had buffalo chicken pizza, veggie stir-fry pizza, etc. behind the glass. It all looked pretty good, but I bet a regular old Margherita from there would be awesome.
Tip: Freezing Individual Portions of Ground Food or Thick Sauces
Ice cube trays work really well for thinner liquids. Freeze your sauce, stock, etc. into cubes, then drop the cubes into a Tupperware container for storage.
Eating for Two: How Do You Love Sardines, Tell Me All the Ways
My wife found out yesterday--completely randomly, out of the blue--that her mother loves sardine and butter sandwiches.
I add _____ to macaroni & cheese
Bacon. I mean come on, do you really have to ask?
How do you flavor your popcorn?
Cavender's Greek Seasoning...or Brewer's Yeast (no, not at the same time!)
What's the weirdest thing you've ever put on the grill?
Peaches/apricots/other stone fruit--not so weird, but also not something most people think to put on the grill.
Anyone know of good eats in Ensenada, Baja?
The fish tacos there are unbelievable. Any roadside stand will do.
Video: Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez Eats a Hot Dog During Game
Vinnyger nailed it. It's disrespectful to other team when your beating the crap out of them. It's like rubbing their noses in it.
Eating for Two: How Do You Love Sardines, Tell Me All the Ways
Well, it has been a year, but I got one more. I bet even Marvin from Burnt Lumpia doesn't know about this. When I get my hands on some green (unripe) mango (traditional craving for pregnant Filipinas), we get some which start to get soft but still green. We (our family) scrapes it with a fork/chops it very fine and serves it with sardines and tomato sauce and rice. Sometimes we saute it a bit, but mostly we don't bother.
Grilled: Jessica Ward of Fries With That Shake
Jess, you're my favorite burger fanatic!
Mac and Cheese Pizza: Ian's Pizza, Madison, Wisconsin
I just had a slice of Ian's mac & cheese pizza (Chicago location) on a whim today. I've been in love with this slice since I was in college and would make the trip from the University of Minnesota to Madison, it was my one requirement while visiting. Also, you definitely do not need to be drunk to enjoy this slice, it's amazing in any mind state.
Also, check out http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/ as the mac and cheese pizza is featured there today, 7/6/09. This slice is definitely worth the calories!
Mixed Review: Barefoot Contessa Homemade Marshmallow Mix
It seem like can really make marshmallow with the way you provided. I'll keep the article and make it myself during holiday.
Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph
Everyone: This is clearly designed by a sixteen-year-old, given that homemade burgers from mom's refrigerator are free, and super-fancy is an $8 diner burger.
Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph
gastronomeg, HA! And touche, Adam. It seems that way sometimes, doesn't it? ;)
Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph
Taylor's is not fast food, it is a local drive-in (setting aside the Ferry Market location). Drive-in burger places are not on the graph, but should be, at the $6 and great/good axes (unless the burger in question is the Taylor's ahi burger, which should be in the over $10 and beyond great ranges).
Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph
@gastronomeg: Wouldn't that just be a straight line at 0? Hardy har har. :P
Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph
they forgot pubs.
my local irish pub makes a DEADLY in-house made burger!
LOL cute graph
Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph
i gonna make a graph of foodies versus senses of humor
Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph
Deliciousness -- LOL, what's a county fair? Growing up in Upstate, some of the best burgers I had were made at bowling allies!
Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph
This graph clearly doesn't take into account the following:
- Awesome fast food burgers, like those from Taylor's Refresher, or In-N-Out
- The fact that a fancy restaurant isn't fancy if its burgers are under $10
- The fact that a homemade burger made for $1 can't be anything but nasty
But, aside from the GLARING snub of fast food burgers, I can accept the relationships here... :-)
Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Tuna, Arugula, and Chili
Sorry Guys! I got so excited about the recipe I hit the wrong key and sent it before I finished typing!! I added the juice of 1/2 lemon and I added pasta water and grated cheese to make a good sauce. The peppery flavor of the arugula was awesome. But if I didn't have arugula I would probably substitute fresh spinach and give that a try. I hope you like it!!
Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Tuna, Arugula, and Chili
OK Guys...this recipe was good, but then I added some awesome stuff and now I can't wait to throw a dinner party! I heated the oil, added the chili flakes and garlic. I cooked the linguini to al dente and dumped it into the skillet. I added 3 sliced green onions, 2 drained cans of good quality tuna, 1 chopped seeded tomato, arugula (from my garden!) chopped Italian parsley, 1/4 cup half & half and 1/2 cup good quality grated Romano cheese. I added the jouice of 1/2
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Fabulous! And, I love Whit's Custard, too!
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Ed- Congrats!!!! SERIOUSLY, R U EATING?? ACTUALLY, u really r an inspiration for serious eating in terms of quality while watching the quantity.....It is VERY INSPIRING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U r totally proving the point that one does not have to go through serious deprivation in order to lose weight and I think that is the most important point. U r still ENJOYING FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JB
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Ed, that is amazing! Well, not amazing because we watched it happen, but I still so proud of you--and loved reading your delicious reviews on your way down!
On an unrelated note--I can't help find it funny that your son graduated from an excellent school with woefully bad food. Did he lose lots of weight in college?
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Congratulations!!! And while I understand the caveat "if I manage to keep it off", do you really think you could easily slip back and gain 50 lbs very easily? Give yourself the praise you deserve... a year and a half, most people don't have the patience to keep a diet for that long :)
... nor the courage to actually put it out there on the internet for everyone!
I read this column every week and it really encourages me, even though my weight loss has all but stopped. Good job!!!
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Good job, Ed! I agree with you about Knox County food. Even the county fair food was blah.
Kenyon: I wish my kids had gone there. Love that school!
Bridget
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Hooray, Ed! I've been reading your diet posts with admiration and interest, and I probably speak for a lot of posters when I say that I feel like your victory is ours too :)
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Impressive! I really love this series. You've been brave about posting all your triumphs and mistakes. And, all i can say (as a thin person who eats candy and junk food almost every day): portions, portions, portions.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Also, I can't believe how long I've been reading SE. It seems like your Serious Diet just started a few weeks ago.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
Ha! Alaina beat me to it! Congrats, Papacito!!!
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 68: Coming Up on the Big 5-0
I'd say that 50 is more than an arbitrary number--it's quite an accomplishment! Good job, Ed!
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Reminds me of when Ezra Johnson (defensive lineman for the Packers) chowed down a hot dog on the sidelines in the 4th quarter of a blowout game against the Broncos...however big difference--the Packers were down 38-0. When you're done playing for the day because you're winning big--like Sanchez and the Jets were--you're allowed. When you're done playing because you're losing big--like Johnson and the Packers were--not so much