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The Food Lab: How to Roast a Whole Suckling Pig

One of the most memorable meals is suckling pig we ate in the main plaza in Segovia, Spain, with some potatoes, and grilled octopus and a bottle of Marquis de Vargas Rioja..mmmm
Just can't get the real suckling pig here in the Boston area though.

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You Asked The Food Lab 164 Questions. Here Are 164 Answers

Yay Craigie. Went there for our first year anniversary. Was very happy to see you proposed there. It is the best restaurant in the Boston area!

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Sunday Supper: Clams and Bacon

Use a mix of bacon and Spanish Chorizo mmm

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Market Scene: La Boqueria in Barcelona

When I lived in Barcelona I did some of my shopping at La Boqueria. The trick is to go the stalls towards the back, where tourists do not tend to venture as much and the prices are lower.
The olive stands are amazing. Definitely try the acietunas rellenos con anchova (Olives stuffed with anchovies).
Get a warm baquette, some sliced Jamon Iberico, some sliced cheese, olives, and a basket of mixed fruit and have yourself a feast!

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The Food Lab: How to Roast a Whole Suckling Pig

One of the most memorable meals is suckling pig we ate in the main plaza in Segovia, Spain, with some potatoes, and grilled octopus and a bottle of Marquis de Vargas Rioja..mmmm
Just can't get the real suckling pig here in the Boston area though.

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You Asked The Food Lab 164 Questions. Here Are 164 Answers

Yay Craigie. Went there for our first year anniversary. Was very happy to see you proposed there. It is the best restaurant in the Boston area!

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Sunday Supper: Clams and Bacon

Use a mix of bacon and Spanish Chorizo mmm

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Market Scene: La Boqueria in Barcelona

When I lived in Barcelona I did some of my shopping at La Boqueria. The trick is to go the stalls towards the back, where tourists do not tend to venture as much and the prices are lower.
The olive stands are amazing. Definitely try the acietunas rellenos con anchova (Olives stuffed with anchovies).
Get a warm baquette, some sliced Jamon Iberico, some sliced cheese, olives, and a basket of mixed fruit and have yourself a feast!

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Annoying Lunch Habits of Coworkers

My biggest peeve is when coworkers who are not exactly adventurous eaters (think the same sandwich every day) make comments about how nasty they think the food of their fellow coworkers is. Seriously..people eat a variety of foods, just because you can not be bothered to eat something aside from your boring ham and cheese every day, it does not mean the person eating something foreign looking (oh no its curry!) is eating something gross. Its rude to make such comments and is a sign of bad manners.

And honestly, I have no problems with people eating fish at work. Fish is good. If only more people would it instead of burgers every.

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Tipping, by state

if you do not tip 20% for good service, do not go out to eat.

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17 Lobster Rolls We Love in the Northeast

Island Creek Oyster Bar in Boston's Kenmore Square has a great one.

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The Food Lab: All About Asparagus

I like sauteeing with a little butter, olive oil, salt and lemon zest

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The Nasty Bits: Deep Frying Tripe

I love tripe! Its just a pain to wash it and cook it for hours.

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Go-To Detox Foods: What the Serious Eats Staff Likes When We're Feeling Chubby

I eat like this most of the time but still feel chubby. Need to move more!

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The Food Lab: In Search of the Best Oven-Fried Buffalo Wings

Eh I do not understand why butter is at all necessary for any method of wing preparation. Wings are already fatty.

I have always made wings in a very simple manner and they have been a hit at every party. I mix buffalo sauce and a bourbon bbq sauce (about 2/3 hot sauce to 1/3 bourbon sauce) in a bowl with a little salt and pepper. I thoroughly brush the wings in this sauce and bake at about 400 for about 45-1 hr depending on their size/amount.

The wings come out spicy, not very crispy but not soggy. They have a nice texture and are easy to eat with the hands because they are not coated after being baked. Instead, the flavor is baked in, though sauce can be served on the side too.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham

A grainy mustard, a touch of mayo, whole grain bread - toasted, lettuce, tomato, onion, and maybe a stinky runny cheese.

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Dinner Tonight: Thai-Style Minced Chicken with Basil and Chiles

My local supermarket sells both black soy sauce and fish sauce (though Asian grocers will sell more varieties). Should not be hard to find.

I love the thai combination of basil, chili, lime, fish sauce and maybe a little brown or palm sugar. Can be used to cook any meat or veggie really.

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The Food Lab: How to Pick and Cook a Holiday Ham

"When buying a ham, you want to aim for between 1/2 a pound and 3/4 of a pound per person for bone-in hams, and 1/2 a pound or less for boneless hams."

Disagree. Any meet I buy for serving at dinner, especially with guests, I aim for at least 1 lb per person or more. You do not want to cut up every last bit and have nothing left on the serving plate. It just looks bad. (Some people can easy eat a pound during holidays anyway). Plus, this way you can have leftovers ..mmm ham sandwiches and chef salads.

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if you can choose a dish to represent your country

Server - I love stuffed cabbage. The name is similar in Russian (we call them Golubtzi). Best dish ever...but yes it takes hours to make.

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if you can choose a dish to represent your country

I am from Belarus but the food there is basically Russian. I would have hard time deciding between 2 foods: 1) katleti (cutlet like things) and 2) paper thin crepes with butter and red caviar (blini)

1) Katleti - I make them from a mixture of ground turkey and beef (2 parts turkey to 1 part beef) to make them leaner, though that is not very traditional. Mix in about 1 egg per 2-3lb meet, lots of chopped cilantro, a big chopped onion, a few garlic cloves to taste (minced or crushed), and a handful of wet white bread, no crust - salt pepper. Fry these up in veggie oil (flatten in the palm of the hand..they will rise a little when fried).

2) Blini - I can never make them like my grandma - paper thing. She will produce a huge stack of them and they are best eaten warm with a little butter and some red caviar (salmon roe). They can also be filled with apples for example, rolled up and fried, or with sweet cottage cheese.

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What's your "Death Row" meal?

In reality, prisoners are restricted to whatever the jail can make. They are not getting oysters and caviar, even for the last meal.
Assuming anything would be available I would start with a dozen kumomoto oysters with a pinot gris. Move on to a kobe beef steak with a borollo. On the side, i would want corn on the cob like the one at Torro in Boston. A few very good olives. I would throw in a plate of charcuterie as well. No desert. Maybe a lamb chop.

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What is Your Absolute Favorite "Ethnic" Cuisine?

Thai. I can eat anything in a spicy basil sauce.

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Dear Restaurants: I am so sick of seeing ******* on your menus!

Sick of cocktail menus that have the quintessential "apple martini", "pomegranate martini", "champagne cosmo", "chocolate martini". Make some original drinks with original names please.

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Is there one thing you *must* order if you see it on a menu?

Also, good call on bone marrow. Delicious.

I am yet to find suckling pig in the Boston area. Anyone have any suggestions? It is the best dish I have ever eaten..alas that was far away in Spain.

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Is there one thing you *must* order if you see it on a menu?

I agree on the offal. If I see sweetbreads I must get..when would I make it at home?

I am also a sucker for lamb chops at any bistro or French place. I can not resist getting them as an entree.

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Shepherd's Pie with Jalapeno-Pea Purée

I think this could be made by putting a layer of smashed peas and jalapeno slices instead of a puree. This would give it a little texture. Add some onions to the beef too.

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