Food is my only hobby.
I don't get people who eat cold pizza! My friends would eat cold pizza out of my fridge and I'd BEG them to let me heat it up for them. It's so good hot! WHY EAT IT COLD?! It baffles me.
I will definitely be trying this out for Thanksgiving. I grew up never having even seen a brussels sprout in real life. All I knew was that according to television and books, they were disgusting. I believed this until one day my cousin made brussels sprouts (in bacon fat) and it was like the most amazing thing I had ever eaten. I was like WHY do these delicious nuggets of deliciousness have such a bad reputation? WHY! So sad.
Also, I only realized RIGHT THIS MOMENT that I've been spelling brussels sprout wrong my entire life. So much learning going on.
I am not allowed to buy this cereal. I really cannot stop filling my bowl once I start. I just can't. It's so damn insanely delicious.
The only time I ever feel any sort of pride in my home state, is when I eat at White Manna. It is the top echelon slider.
I hated the variety packs. My mom would always go shopping in the evening and I'd be so excited for breakfast the next day. But my brother always woke up earlier than I could and he'd eat the ones I'd have my eye on. It happened everyday until there was nothing but Raisin Bran left. It was too heartbreaking for me. I would have rather not had any fun cereals in the house at all than have my brother steal all of them from under my nose.
I secretly prefer Pizza Hut, but because it's just so damn bad for you - I never eat it. I generally go with Papa Johns for takeout. I really hate Dominoes.
I've had the goat. And it is awesome. That is all.
Up until I was in my 20s, I thought Taylor ham was just.... ham. I didn't realize it was a spam-like version of ham only available in Jersey until I got to college and no one had heard of it. Growing up, my go-to bagel store breakfast was always always taylor ham, egg and cheese.
People are missing out. It is the best. THE BEST.
I've only gone twice. My first time was at Blue Water Grill. That was perfectly fine. Food was good, tasted fresh, portions were reasonable. A pleasant meal all around.
My second time I went to Chez Josephine. When the food came out, I giggled and said "Really? Are they serious?"
The portions were So. Embarrassingly. Tiny. My friend ordered short ribs and got ONE RIB. You can't call it "RIBS" if it's ONE singular rib, can you?!
Never again.
Piccolo Cafe. It's a tiny place but really delicious sandwiches.
I definitely prefer MSP. If you can't find a table, there's always a bench somewhere.
The only other location I've been to us UWS and I found that trying to find a seat was just awkward. You have to hover over someone who looks nearly finished. Did not like.
I don't get the brunch hate. It's just breakfast food... that I can get without having to wake up early. What is there to hate? Yes, I am perfectly capable of making my own breakfast but that's true for any meal. Sometimes, I don't feel like cooking and want to eat out with friends.
Oh god. That block. Caracas, Porchetta, now Big Gay Ice Cream. It's like a landmine of deliciousness.
I've tried milk bone. Doesn't taste like much.
momofuku milk bar is dead to me ever since they stopped selling cake by the slice. :(
I'd never heard of crab rangoon until I was in my 20s. (Grew up in the tristate area.) I used to get cheese wontons growing up, no crab, all cheese! The first time I tried a crab rangoon after hearing my friends rave about it, I was sorely disappointed. The wrapping was thick and chewy, the cheese was gritty and dry. The cheese wontons I used to get as a kid had a thin, delightfully crispy shell and oozed with smooth, mild cream cheese. Oh god. I miss it. The ones you made look just like it. YUM.
Goat cheese. Can't get into it.
Interesting. Maybe it's because I live in NYC, land of bad Mexican. but I don't think I've ever had a burrito without rice in it. Haha. It's the only way I know a burrito. Whatever. I'm Asian. I like rice in everything. So yes to the rice.
I like the soondooboo here but the service is completely horrendous. Try asking for more banchan, they will not bring it to you. Ever. And once, a waiter started spraying and wiping down our table WHILE WE WERE EATING. Spraying! With cleaning products!
I'm always tempted to steal that bottle of secret sauce. I want to douse everything I eat in it. Forever.
I went a couple of months ago. It hadn't been open long so it was pretty empty. But I can see the layout being a problem with a crowd of people. The cashiers are in the front by the front doors so if there are more than 10 people lined up, they'll completely block the doors. The menus in the front are difficult to read because it's computerized and changes every few seconds. So you'd really have to go in, walk around then go back to the front and order.
The food was impressive though. Good quality and reasonable prices. Pretty exciting.
I'm eating kimchi with my lunch right now as I read this. (Made by my mom)
Kimchi judging criteria is a tricky thing. I like mine barely fermented. Very crunchy and fresh tasting. My dad likes his so fermented it's nearly mush and tastes alcoholic.
My 22 year old college roommate asked me once how to heat up soup. She asked me how she was supposed to know when it was "done". Same roommate had never boiled pasta before. She stuck her finger inside the boiling water and yelled "OW IT'S HOT!"
:(
My co-workers hadnever seen or heard of samosas. Since then, I've introduced them to different cuisines and lately we've been going out for lunch regularly. We generally get Thai, Vietnamese or Indian since that's what's near our office. One of my coworkers never remembers which food is what cuisine. She claims they're all the same to her. I understand mixing up Vietnamese and Thai... but Indian is so.freaking. different.
I've been going to this place for years. I had no idea the owner was related to Patsy Grimaldi.
I love the pizza here. It's great quality and reasonably priced. And close! (I live down the block.)
The gas on our stove isn't working but the gas company claim they can't send anyone for 10 days... I can't cook for 10 days. I'm freaking out here. I can't do take out for over a week! But someone just reminded me that I have a crock pot in the closet I've never used.
Please share any crockpot + microwave dinner ideas and recipes! Thank you!
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Bouchon Bakery. Not the fanciest or most exciting but definitely classic and well constructed. The bread has the perfect amount of crunch. The cheese is perfectly melted. It's a thing of beauty.