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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
You were in my neck of the woods! I live right down the street !!! The fried green tomatoes are good too. They also have dollar drafts at happy hour which makes for very happy grad students.
Behind the Bleeps: What Bourdain Really Said
@mhgatti: I'm with you. It's old.
Obsolete Cooking Skills: 'That's the Way It Was, and We Liked It! ... We Loved It!'
I clean my own fish, and pop corn in a pot. Two down, two to go. Maybe I should stop ignoring my copper pots.
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Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
Super Target individually wraps EVERYTHING. I've stopped buying my veggies there because of it. I hated feeling guilty everytime I bought my individually wrapped bell pepper.
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
You were in my neck of the woods! I live right down the street !!! The fried green tomatoes are good too. They also have dollar drafts at happy hour which makes for very happy grad students.
Behind the Bleeps: What Bourdain Really Said
@mhgatti: I'm with you. It's old.
Obsolete Cooking Skills: 'That's the Way It Was, and We Liked It! ... We Loved It!'
I clean my own fish, and pop corn in a pot. Two down, two to go. Maybe I should stop ignoring my copper pots.
Theodore, Alabama: Bayley's
Very interesting. I live near Theodore so I will be checking this out soon.
It's Mardi Gras time! King cake recipes?
I haven't tried it, but read good reviews from Southern Living's recipe. You can find it here:
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1152929
FDA: Clones Are Safe to Eat
I'm in grad school now, and the subject of cloned animals came up in a lecture. Here's what I got: Cloned mammals are different from plants, b/c they undergo genomic imprinting during gametogenesis. This is a step in development when some genes from the mother/father are turned off in the embryo. Without it you get certain defects (in humans you can get Prader-Wili or Angelman's Syndrome b/c of this). So cloned animals don't go through gametogenesis, meaning their DNA is the same but regulation of how they develop is not normal. You end up with animals that are not identical to the cloned parent. Most of the cloned eggs die, those that live have extreme obesity, breathing difficulties, depressed metabolism, and birth defects. I think purposely creating animals that you know are going to be really screwed up is just wrong. I also don't understand how this can be profitable if most of them will die when implanted. I definately won't be eating it.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Garrison Confections Ultimate Chocolate Cooler
I like milk better, but i'll eat any good chocolate that crosses my path
I eat _____ with my fingers
If no one's around to bug me about it i'll eat anything with my fingers.
Healthy Deep-Fried Oreos: Could It Be?
Healthier as in fewer carcinogens (free radicals and all that good stuff) not healther as in fewer calories. I don't think anyone is silly enough to think that changing the oil will make fried oreo's healthy. Also, unless "anal leakage" sounds fun to you I would steer clear of Alli. That stuff is horrible.
Rainy day food?
It's 93 degrees today, and I'm happy because this is the coolest it's been all week, but I'll give it a shot. Tomato soup and grilled cheese. If it's a really bad day I call my Mom, make sure to sound extra sad, and ask her to make me some chili. It works every time. One of these days I'll make it myself :)
Dinner Tonight: Potato Salad with Vinaigrette
This looks interesting. Normally I had potato salad, but the only kind I've ever had is the stuff that's just a mush of potatoes w/ relish and stuff. Everyone in my family treats it like a delicacy, but I hate it.
Cook the Book: 'The Breakaway Cook'
I'd say cumin. It was one of those things that was never used in my house, but now I use it all the time.
"Alone in The Kitchen....
I don't understand you people! It's all about the sweets. I sometimes whip up a batch of chocolate cupcakes for dinner if no one is around to yell at me about it.
Caution: Some soft drinks may seriously harm your health
This really sucks. I have gone 3 days with no soda and it's killing me. I'm ready to choke anyone who bothers me and my boyfriend may not make it through my withdrawal phase.
Ultimate, culinary dream machine?
I had no clue what a donvier was so I googled it and found one that didn't require electricity. Just go to donvier.com and then to products. They have a hand crank one.
Ultimate, culinary dream machine?
Cheffy, I will have to check out the Viking. I always assumed Kitchen Aid was the best, and I figured I would be saving money by waiting to get a really good one that lasts forever.
Ultimate, culinary dream machine?
I want a kitchen aid mixer. A red one :)
As a student I can't justify the cost just yet.
Question of the Day: What weird things did you like as a child?
I fried bologna and topped it with grape jelly for a very tasty sandwich. I gag at the thought now.
Tortilla press?
Elise from Simply Recipes gave a little tutorial on how to make them. Here it is http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/004141how_to_make_corn_tortillas.php
Best Fried Chicken in Boston?
I love Coast Cafe. Bob the Chef takes second place.
Cook the Book: 'The Perfect Scoop'
Blue Bell's rocky road is my all time favorite.
Post Tamale Stress Disorder
Who knew there was a such thing as a tamale trail? I should check that out. What exactly did this guy say?
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
I love fried pickles but I thought your comment about spears was really weird because I find the exact opposite to be true. The chips tend to get soggy and cold much faster than the spears. Which made sense to me because the spears are crunchier in the first place. I actually avoid places that have chips. Hooters for example has the chips. Which almost everywhere has a hooters so there you go but I don't go because I want the real thing. The full on spear and if you're lucky and you're at Little River BBQ in Townsend, TN then you get the special sauce too (some sort of sweet mustard). It's absolutely the best. Chips really?!!? So confusing....
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
It is so wasteful, it is surprising that it is not in America!
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
How did I ever miss this? Toots was my first exposure to fried pickles back in college over 10 years ago! Now, Jockamo's is my place to get my fix!
Theodore, Alabama: Bayley's
Many fine meals had at this location when I was growing up..Many fond memories!! The West Indies Salad and the Crab Claws were always on my plate. I am a child of the 60's..and was always a special treat to go to Bayleys!! The ironed white table cloths..and the wait staff. There were 5 in my family, and always 2 waiters/servers to insure our meal got served all together. We would enter through the kitchen....a rare treat, as we would see the staff.
Captains Wafers and real butter..along with bread and butter pickles..I could go on forever! Dang, I miss BAMA!
Gawd, I MISS THOSE DAYS OF MY CHILDHOOD!
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
The best fried pickles i've had come from Muddy River BBQ in Portsmouth, NH! They use a beer batter that's amazing, the pickles have a nice sour taste and they serve them with a delicious spicy dipping sauce, YUM!
they also have a Muddy River BBQ in Maine as well for all you north east vacationers and foodies!
Cook the Book: 'The Perfect Scoop'
Cinnamon Ice Cream with chocolate cake.
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
does anyone else find it strange that they are all priced differently...?
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
Morrisons is also where I saw a coconut wrapped in the same way; shrinkwrap and a plastic tray. Ludicrous!
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
Morrisons also shrinkwraps bell peppers and broccoli. And avocadoes.
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
Also, wrapping in plastic degrades the fruit, and makes it over-ripen and soften to quickly. It's bad all around.
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
I can't find it right now, but I've seen a photo of individually wrapped peanuts from Japan. I hope those trays are biodegradable.
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
I used to live in Spanish Harlem and they did this a lot with the fruit at my local C-Town. It always kind of grossed me out!
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
prepackaged produce is the number one reason i DO NOT shop at trader joe's!!!! ridiculous.
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
Another sign of the coming apocalypse. Its amazing and sad to me that people are still so oblivious.
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
that is such a waste of labor, resources and money...shame!
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
Further proof that we've lost our minds as a species. Sad, epic fail.
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
Eh, that's painful to see. Bananas are prepackaged! Maybe, due to the banana crisis, they feel the need to take care of each and every banana, guarding it as one might guard a precious gem...
Photo of the Day: Individually-Wrapped Bananas, Freaking Us Out
Who buys ONE banana?
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.
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
County fairs all across Ohio.
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!
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
The best place in Pensacola, FL for fried pickles is The Oar House!!
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
Bernie's Southern Bistro in Portland, Oregon makes great fried pickles and fried green tomatoes
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
My first time (with fried pickles) was at the Crazy Horse Saloon in Nashville, TN. The ones at Cheeseburger in Paradise can't match them!
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Super Target individually wraps EVERYTHING. I've stopped buying my veggies there because of it. I hated feeling guilty everytime I bought my individually wrapped bell pepper.