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Miniature Brick Oven
Try putting a pizza stone on the grill. You can get up to 700 degrees pretty easily.
In Videos: How It's Made—Bacon
They got the "cold" part of "cold-smoked", but the gratuitous use of that wretched liquid smoke makes me want to build a smokehouse.
How to Roast a Turkey
I'm assuming that they're depending on carryover to take the bird up to 160, but in reality I've never gotten more than 5-10 degrees of rise out of a medium sized turkey (w/o stuffing).
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America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
An awesome tribute to one of my favorite eats. I just ate dinner, but now I'm hungry again.
I'm seriously torn between the NYC kosher variety and the good ol' chicago dog dragged thru the garden. I think Grays Papaya wins, by a nose.
Oh, and when in Kennesaw, GA, check out Betty's Hot dogs next to the hospital. It's conveniently located close to the ER for when their amazing chili dogs give you a coronary.
Miniature Brick Oven
Try putting a pizza stone on the grill. You can get up to 700 degrees pretty easily.
In Videos: How It's Made—Bacon
They got the "cold" part of "cold-smoked", but the gratuitous use of that wretched liquid smoke makes me want to build a smokehouse.
How to Roast a Turkey
I'm assuming that they're depending on carryover to take the bird up to 160, but in reality I've never gotten more than 5-10 degrees of rise out of a medium sized turkey (w/o stuffing).
Win Your Thanksgiving Turkey!
Most people say "dark meat!" because they've never had really good white meat. Last year I made a brined turkey that was so flavorful and juicy that no one touched the dark stuff.
White meat, FTW!
Worst Cookbook Name Ever
My friend went and uploaded the alternate image to Amazon. Go check the Amazon page again...
Hey, I don't wanna get sued!
Worst Cookbook Name Ever
Ha! The cover needed a little work, though:
Famous Chefs and Their Final Meals
I've never heard of Jonathan Waxman, but he's got the right idea.
Game Over for Mario at the Food Network
That really sucks. I'm just waiting for Good Eats to move to Discovery (where it was originally intended to be) for me to not have to watch FN anymore.
This is especially troubling as I just got back from a vacation to NYC with my wife, and we had the best meal of our life at Babbo.
We also went to the Chelsea Market, the "home" of the Food Network. There was a big banner out front for their new Latin-themed show. My wife hadn't heard of it, and I let her know it was their latest take on boobs with a cooking show.
By the way, if I have to hear the FN announcer guy butcher the word "Delicioso" again, I'm going to hurl.
Sorry for the vitriol, but I'm so pissed at how crappy the network has become. Everything I loved about it years ago is gone.
Photo of the Day: Charlie's Fashion Beef Hot Dog
Great, now I'm hungry.
Hot dogs are my favorite. I'm going to NYC this weekend for vacation, and I plan on indulging on several tasty links...
Describe your fine dining nightmare and your fine dining dream
That's the funny part! I'm hyper-nice to all my servers. My girlfriend in college was a server at a really high-end place, and she came home crying pretty regularly because of how badly she was treated by her patrons.
It's also funny because I'm a really heavy tipper.
Oftentimes I loose our server because I don't generally drink booze at dinner. Once you order water, the server seems to "know" that you're a cheap-ass and leaves you for the rest of the night. Oh well, it's their tip.
Describe your fine dining nightmare and your fine dining dream
It may not be a nightmare, but FAR too often my wife and I have the same experience in high-end restaurants. I'm 29 and have a baby face, and as soon as the host/hostess catches a glimpse of me I get shuttled off to the table closest to the kitchen/bathroom/drink station/front door/etc. The waiter will then show up, take a look, and drop by once or twice during the whole meal. I guess I look like I'm going to prom or something, because I don't get the time of day from most restaurants, especially the nicer joints. Drives me nuts, especially when I'm about to drop $150 on a meal.
On the other hand, I did have one exception to the rule, at one of Atlanta's best, and the company was picking up the tab as a thank-you for some hard work. My wife and I ordered everything on the menu and drained the bar. It was an incredible night and for once I wasn't ignored/pandered to/ or talked down to by the server.
Brooklyn's Red Hook Soccer Tacos Under Attack Again
Seriously?!?! Maybe I'm crazy, but I think that the FDA/Health dept./etc should create a special exemption for street vendors and just lay off.
Let's say that they can operate, but they have to prominently show a sign saying something to the effect of "The food provided by this vendor is not inspected by the dept. of health yada yada yada...eat at your own risk."
Here in Atlanta, taco trucks, street vendors, etc. are not allowed to operate, period. With such a huge Hispanic population I'm left to wonder what kind of mobile delights (tacos, hot dogs, tamales, etc.) I'm missing. I'm a big boy now, and I can make my own decision as to what's safe.
Tony Bourdain ate at the Red Hook fields on his show, and I think he said it best (paraphrasing) "This is food made by people who care who make it right in front of you, and people would rather eat a taco stuffed with meat made in a factory 2000 miles away."
Introducing Serious Sandwiches
Bull. The best Cubans in the world are made at the Kool Korner Grocery on 10th St. in Atlanta.
Don't try and convince me otherwise, because you're not changing my mind.
We Need More Sausage Makers and Fewer Investment Banker Cupcake Makers
Here Here!
I don't think people realize how close we are to losing a lot of our food traditions in this country. I hope to pass on the traditions in my family to my kids and a love of home made foods.
How to Roast a Turkey
Uhm..clicked on "Creamy Corn Soup with Bacon and Cheddar Crostini" and I got roast turkey?
The linky needs a little fixin'.
How to Roast a Turkey
I have done my turkeys both with and without basting and have never had an issue either way--although I prefer the non-basting because it means less work. We also use a tin foil dome over the turkey to help seal in moisture.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I have eaten Hot dogs on 5 continents and almost 1/2 of America, probably about 150 cities in my travels. I would have to say none so far even compare to Rhode Island's, their "Hot Weiner" all the way are the best! They are small mild hot dogs served on a steamed bun with some kind of meat sauce, mustard, onions and celery salt! Addictive...I eat about 6 when I go to RI.
In Rhode Island they also sold hot dogs in the raw at the market under the brand "Saugy's" and these were the best I have ever bought, very mild, made with veal,pork and beef with a snap from the natural casing. I have a friend who ships them to me in Florida. You can also buy the New York System's Weenie Meat Sauce online at www.olneyvillenysystem.com and make them at home. It is easy to make and tastes like the real thing, I use the Saugy's brand with this meat sauce and I think it might even be better! You make them in this order..place dog in fresh steamed bun, a generous amount of plain yellow mustard, then top with a heaping pile of the meat sauce, then top that with the finely diced onions and shake some celery salt on top. Do not forget the celery salt on top..it's important. You'll Love it!
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I was in the Poconos for Race Week and stopped at a Street Cart on Rt 940. They advertised "The World's Largest Chili Dog" ......and it was!
This thing had to weigh a Half pound! The Chili Sauce was execellent and the Price was Very Fair. My 3 boys and I chowed down on The worlds Largest Chili Dogs and washed them down with Yoo Hoo bost me 15 bucks I was full all the way home. I think the Name was simply Pocono Hot Dog.........
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I like the half smokes or, more often than note, a standard 7-11 Big Bite with lots of chili, cheese, and their onion relish.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
Bacon-wrapped and grilled on Mission St. in San Francisco, with mustard and onions. I plan to eat one when I visit next week.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
The CHICAGOOOO dog allll the way. There's nothing like the taste of those cool crisp veggy veggie flavors mixing in with warm hotdog juice with each bite. Hot and cold. crisp and soft. The chicago dog is the perfect balance.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
Definitely Columbian, if only for the novelty value.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
wow. That's a LOT of hot dogs. Way more types than I've ever tried, which makes me feel foolish to pick one.
But having said all that, I just got back from a trip to Chicago, and they were delicious. Combination of steamed hot dog and vegetable toppings make it a perfect snack, imho.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
We have a House in the Poconos. Every Summer we look forward to going to the Pocono Lake Flea Market to browse the antiques and get
"The World's Largest Chili Dog" from the Vendor who has a cart there.
Those Dogs Have to be a 1/2 Pound and the Chili Sauce is extraordinary. He has to serve it on a Hoagie Bun it is so huge.....Can't wait for Summer
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
It doesn't matter what it's a covered in..if you start with a bad Wiener..it won't taste good! Hartmann's Beef Wieners (NY) are my favorite.. all beef, smoked, natural casing!! Tons of smoke flavor and not too garlicy...the best!
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
The best hot dogs, bar none, can be found at Wasses Wagon in the heart of lobstah country ... Rockland, Maine. The secret is the peanut oil they're fried in. Can't eat just one, ya betcha.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
Hmmmm.....the photo of those Coney's looks exactly like the chili cheese dog from Real Chili here in Milwaukee. Is it? (You haven't lived until you've had one.) Too bad I don't live within walking distance of Real Chili anymore...
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
Hey! All right Raachester gettin the nod it deserves! I miss those white hots ans especially the natural casings. I still remember that at the old Silver Stadium too. Thanks for mentioning my old home town.
Jk
Seattle, not much for hots dogs here
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
Some look good some are too much but Basically I agree with sommelier I prefer a quality all meat hot dog w/ caseing grilled, a fresh soft lightly toasted bun with a schmear of French's yellow mustard that's it my favorite. but from time to time I'll have a speciality dog as some shown.
I live in Socal and I'm sure Pink's is a good dog but it's a 100+ miles north of me through traffic from hell. COSTCO has a hot dog or Polish dog w/ serve mustard(2 types), ketsup, onions, relish and a soda for a buck fitty and IKEA has a smaller hot dog all meat and tastey for only fitty cents no soda they only offer mustard and ketsup.
I guess the BH and I will have to go on an extended road trip and EAT our way across the U.S. and back. I've eatten exotic foods all around the world now it's time to eat at home from Luger's steak house in NY to Crazee burger in San Diego, Ivar's Acres of Clams in Seattle to some dive in Key West.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
Love hot dogs of most any ilk. Just wanted to add that Pink's in L.A. serves a good dog, but the best part of a visit to Pink's is the people watching there. The full spectrum and many movie people adore Pink's, so you never know who you'll see there. A must see joint when you visit us here in Socal.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I noticed a couple of mentions of a hot dog joint in this thread called NuWay, I guess in Georgia. I've been chasing my original chili dog buzz for about 50 years trying to find one as good as I remember the ones I had as a kid at a spot also called NuWay in the West LA area. Does anyone know if the long defunct NuWay in LA is related to/same as the one in Georgia/ If so, I'm buying a plane ticket, I swear!
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
ALL HAIL THE SUPER DUPER WEENIE!
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I guess I was too busy selling Flint-style coneys to mention them when this post was posted. ;-)
How to Roast a Turkey
I have to say that in my opinion basting is key! keep checking back every 15-20 mins to take the liquid from the pan that the turkey is sitting in and pour it over the bird, this reinfuses the flavors and keeps the bird moist, not to mention giving the skin that extra flavor and crisp! Timing your turkey depends on the weight which is usually on the wrapping, the calculations are pretty standard and can be found online. For even better taste, slowly slide your fingers between the skin and the flesh, separating them but not making any or too many holes, pour olive oil and spread around with your hands, then do the same which your herb mixture (suggest rosemary, oregano, salt, pepper, ...), you can slice up some garlic and put in there too. YUM!
How to Roast a Turkey
Just a reminder...don't baste, never baste. Opening the oven causes heat loss, longer cooking time and an even dryer bird.
Of course you can always do a suckling pig or goose.
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America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I LOVE Sonoran Hot Dogs. I lived in Tucson for a year, but am now living back in California for the past 8 months. I am craving a sonoran dog...the only thing you should request is crispy bacon, or else it will be somewhat too soft. The best place to go in Tucson in El Guero Canelo.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I'm from Las Vegas and couldn't live without hot dogs! Whenever I travel, I always look for famous or specialty hot dogs places in that area.
Having been to tons of locations from NuWay in Georgia to Pink's in L.A., I must say that top honors would have to go to New York System (Rhode Island) weiners. So far it is the best dog I've ever had. Very addictive and well worth the trip.
Happy Eats!
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
What about the original Nathan's in Coney Island? My favorite since I was 5. I lived 1/4 of a mile on the Bensonhurst side and went there every weekend in the summer.
Being from Coney Island (that is what it was considered at the time), everyone thinks that I have eaten Coney Dogs. Those are completely different and not something you find at Nathan's. Only toppings I ever knew were mustard, saurkraut, green relish or onions. That is it. Before I left Brooklyn, I never had a chili dog, a cheese dog, or a chili-cheese slaw dog.
Also, Varsity in Atlanta makes the best Chili-Cheese Slaw Dog in the world. I had 2 in 2005. Their onion rings and Frozen Orange also rock.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
Big Chicago style fan here, but I seriously cannot believe you talked about Southern hot dogs without mentioning the Varsity in Atlanta. It has only been there since 1928 and has been serving up terrific stomach destroying coneys the entire time. You can get slaw dogs there, but the real thing to get is a chili dog with onions and mustard, some fries and an FO (Frozen Orange). The FO banks the fires that are to come. I've had both Varsity and Nu-way and it's Varsity all the way. I'm stuck in Florida so we don't have any regional hot dog specialty, but thank god for Vienna Hot Dogs farming out their stuff! Also we used to have Skyline Chili and I sure do miss skyliners!
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An awesome tribute to one of my favorite eats. I just ate dinner, but now I'm hungry again.
I'm seriously torn between the NYC kosher variety and the good ol' chicago dog dragged thru the garden. I think Grays Papaya wins, by a nose.
Oh, and when in Kennesaw, GA, check out Betty's Hot dogs next to the hospital. It's conveniently located close to the ER for when their amazing chili dogs give you a coronary.