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Serious Cocktails: Gin-to-Vermouth Ratios in Martinis
I go 2:1 for my martinis. I prefer Junipero Gin, Lillet Blanc for vermouth (though I've just discovered Dolin), a dash of Regan's Orange bitters, and a lemon twist. There's nothing better.
The Nasty Bits: Gizzards Galore
So wonderfully written! Geez, I've been persuaded to go out and look for whole ducks now.
Serious Grape: What's a Family Winemaker?
Hi Deb. I was actually a volunteer at this event last Tuesday for a small father and daughter-run winery who only produce 2,000 cases a year. It was my first time at this event, and it was neat seeing all the different types of people and characters that are so passionate about making great wines.
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Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Depending on my mood, I go for junipero or bluecoat, two completely different gins--but both excellent.
Serious Cocktails: Gin-to-Vermouth Ratios in Martinis
I go 2:1 for my martinis. I prefer Junipero Gin, Lillet Blanc for vermouth (though I've just discovered Dolin), a dash of Regan's Orange bitters, and a lemon twist. There's nothing better.
The Nasty Bits: Gizzards Galore
So wonderfully written! Geez, I've been persuaded to go out and look for whole ducks now.
Serious Grape: What's a Family Winemaker?
Hi Deb. I was actually a volunteer at this event last Tuesday for a small father and daughter-run winery who only produce 2,000 cases a year. It was my first time at this event, and it was neat seeing all the different types of people and characters that are so passionate about making great wines.
Cook the Book: 'Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating'
eating less meat and more veggies isn't only healthier, but it makes a lot more sense in today's crappy economy.
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
Raw oysters on the half-shell. Or grilled whole fish.
The Best Hamburger Sandwich at The Original Pantry Cafe in Los Angeles
Great review of The Pantry, though I wouldn't call it's location "dodgy"--it's right next to Staples Center and office buildings! But then again, I've only been there before or after Laker games, and there are always plenty of cops around, so maybe it's a different story on non-game days.
Anyways, I love breakfast at The Pantry, grease and all, but I'll now have to give this burger a try.
Grilling: Filipino Barbecue
Excellent looking skewers, Josh! I often see filipino bbq recipes with 7-up or beer in them, so it's not too surprising you use coke:) I'm gonna have to give this one a try.
Tocino: The Filipino 'Bacon' at Isla Pilipina in Chicago
I've never heard of tocino tasting like foie before, but maybe I just need to eat more tocino!
Beer Cola-Can Chicken
I love beer-can chicken and will also be making a version this weekend. I've never tried it with soda before though, but I've always been curious about that.
Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'
Fish sauce and ginger.
Grocery Ninja: Fatty, Preserved Crab Roe: Not PETA-Safe
Until reading this post, I always assumed it was crab roe. But now I'm not sure anymore!
But your deductive reasoning of "since crab roe can be fatty, but crab fat isn’t necessarily roe" makes complete sense. So I'm sticking with crab roe;)
Eating for Two: How Do You Love Sardines, Tell Me All the Ways
Hi Robin,
There's a Filipino brand of canned sardines that comes in tomato sauce. You can find this in any Asian market here in the states. I like to saute some onions, tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes, then dump in the whole can of sardines. Then I serve the whole thing over rice. I actually blogged about this a couple weeks ago:
http://burntlumpia.typepad.com/burnt_lumpia/2008/03/red-horse-beer.html
Just skip all the beer talk in that post and scroll to the bottom for sardines!
Introduction to French Macarons
Ahhh, excellent Adam! Thanks for the vid. I guess it's a rolling R combined with phlegm in the throat;)
And you shouldn't hide the link to the video here in the comments. That's front page material! More camera time for you and Robyn I say!
Introduction to French Macarons
Thanks for this Robyn. I was wondering when your macaron mania would lend itself to a treatise here on Serious Eats. I'm still wondering on the correct pronunciation for "marcaron" though. I'm guessing it's just said with a rolling R?
Mack Uh Rrrrron?
Cook the Book: 'Beyond Nose to Tail' Contest
Chitlins, pig's feet, giblet gravy!
Cook the Book: Apple Pie
My wife makes the best apple pie!
Alton Brown on 'The Next Iron Chef'
Awesome! AB dropped an F-bomb! Alton Brown is one of the few reasons I still tune into the Food Network, and I'm looking very forward to this new show.
I'll Take (a) Manhattan
Since I love Old-Fashioneds so much, I definitely prefer Manhattans over Martinis. I use bourbon for both.
Mario Unclogged: Spaghetti al Pomodoro
"Wow" is right Mario. I'm so glad you will be a regular here on Serious Eats. Nice grab Ed, Adam, and the SE crew! I will definitely try out this recipe.
Word!
Cook the Book: 'Prime Time Grilling'
A long-handled grill brush.
Your favorite olive oil?
I use Santini's olive oil from Trader Joe's. It's fairly cheap, but it's a good all-around olive oil that I use for cooking as well as for salad dressing and dips.
Favorite Drink
A proper Old-Fashioned. A little sugar, a few drops of bitters, some ice, and some Maker's Mark Bourbon, but absolutely NO soda water. I may muddle in an orange slice if I'm in the mood, although that's not completely necessary.
Las Vegas restaurant recommendations please!
Definitely try Lotus of Siam. It is off of the strip, but it is one of the best thai restaurants in probably the whole country.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Oh, yes, Bluecoat indeed!
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
I like Bulldog, I find it works well in many cocktails. Prob a good one to try to get back into gin, BKNYDan.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Thanks for the reminder of how fresh and relaxing gin can be. Used to end the workday with gin and tonic, but got out of the habit. Always liked Tanqueray--certainly for the taste, but must confess that the look and feel of the bottle has its own special appeal.
Cheers!
Maureen A Martin
http://www.thedrinkingglass.com
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Junipero or Hendricks- on the rocks with a twist or some caperberries!
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
The new Beefeater 24 is a great gin to serve in a martini in which you merely stare at the vermouth. Tanqueray Rangpur on the rocks is a nice drink for a weekday. I prefer Seagram's for G&Ts when I plan on having more than a couple. Hendricks or Plymouth go great in this cocktail: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/food/2007/05/24/2007-05-24_best_tipple_in_town_-1.html
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
@BKNYDan: there's always lemon gin...
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Hendrick's and Gordon's are my favorites. Although my wife doesn't like that the 1.75l of Gordon's comes in a plastic bottle, so she pours it into a glass Seagram's bottle.
@BKNYDan-- Sabra has a nice lighter gin that I think is good for someone who might be leery of the stuff. There's a nice small-batch gin from Wisconsin that has basil as part of their botanicals-- but I can't remember the name offhand.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Can anyone recommend a gin for a guy who hasn't touched it in years, after swearing off the stuff in college? Something on the less-intense side is preferable.
Had a basil-lime vodka gimlet this summer that sparked my interest in making and drinking legitimate cocktails, gin seems to be required for such a pursuit so I'm looking to develop a taste for it.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
For everyday G&T's, martinis and gimlets I drink Bombay Sapphire. I also like Hendrick's, Plymouth and Cascade Mountain. All very different. I got some Aviation, but was a bit disappointed. It's good but not a fave. Then again, I'm with hungrychristel, I wouldn't turn down any of the choices mentioned here.
jftz, I can't agree completely with you but I think I understand where you're coming from. When a spirit gets popular, everyone jumps on the bandwagon. Hendrick's cucumber and rose is about as "untraditional" as I want to get with my gin. I hope we're not one marketing campaign away from blueberry and pomegranate gins flooding the local BevMo.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Tanqueray 10 hands down.
No contest. Sweet, balanced, rounded and excellent straight up.
I'm just partial to the Tanqueray brand has the aroma of sweetness I really like and prefer.
Bombay is a bit too dry for me, but is good for "mixed" cocktails
Beefeater isn't the best: tastes a bit cheap to me.
>>>REAL GIN LOVER HERE: so I wouldn't turn any of them down. LOL
I agree that i'm lovin this with cucumber!
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Don't like olives, so I go with a gibson made with Hendrick's. Mmm...
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Rogue Pink Gin is fantastic, so is their regular spruce gin
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
I love love Tanqueray and tonic of course with the ceremonial lime wedge. Though I just tried a Hendricks, soda and muddled cucumber cocktail and was very pleasantly surprised...
Actually, I have been trying to track down a bottle of Old Tom Gin. The research I've done has told me that this isn't brand but more of a type of gin. I think Plymouth is the label that makes it? Are there any others? Has anyone had any experience with this?
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
If you haven't tried Old Raj, you should, although it is pricey. In the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the highest scoring inexpensive gin ($18) among the widely available gins appears to be, of all things, Beefeater. It scored better than such highly regarded gins as Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick's, and Tanqueray. I'm delighted to see the powerful resurgence of this noble spirit.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Bluecoat is currently my favorite gin. (Martinis with Lillet every Friday). Second would be Hendricks.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
I've been a drinker of gin for years...the smell always reminded me of Grandpa, who drank Beefeater Gin Martinis every day after work. So now I always order my martinis with dirty w/Beefeater, but I love my G&Ts with Tanqueray -- extra lime.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
I'm a big fan of Hendrick's. They also help sponsor The Chap which is the magazine of choice for those who know how to wear a trilby and grow proper mustaches.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
I am a big fan of 12 Bridges gin and Aviation gin.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Beefeater or Bombay Saphire ; beyond these two the rest are for those girly drinks ,you know with chocalot ,bacon or Midol .
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
Beefeater or Bombay Saphire ; beyond these two the rest are for those girly drinks ,you know with chocalot ,bacon or Midol .
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
i second the brokers. also it comes wearing a little fancy bowler hat.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
I like Hendricks, Brokers, Magellan, Tanqueray 10.... been wanting to try Blue Coat and Bulldog gin, but they aren't here in MI for distribution.
Serious Cocktails: The Gin Boomlet
hendricks and tonic with a slice of cucumber. perfection.
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.
Beer Cola-Can Chicken
What would be the specifics for cooking this in an oven?
Thanks!
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Depending on my mood, I go for junipero or bluecoat, two completely different gins--but both excellent.