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The Rise and Fall of America's Beer Gardens

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

Overcooked meat and/or a mediocre bun will kill a burger for me.

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

My current love is The Big Foot at Oscar's on Pierce in Milwaukee - Black Angus Burger, Crumbled Blue & Boursin Cheese

Bar Eats: Explore the Wilds of Wisconsin at Will's Northwoods Inn

I believe the term you're looking for is "Sconnie."

Milwaukee: Stubby's Pub and Grub Aims High But Falls Short

And by "salted" I mean the salt was mixed into the burger instead of on the outside.

Milwaukee: Stubby's Pub and Grub Aims High But Falls Short

The burgers look as though they were salted before they cooked - they have that dense, chewy look to them. The toppings look pretty good though!

Dinner Tonight: Crisp Noodle Cakes

Found it elsewhere:
2. Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet until very hot and shimmering and almost smoking (if it’s not hot enough, the cakes can be greasy), then lower the heat to medium. Divide the noodle mixture into 4 portions, then place each in the pan, pressing to flatten into a cake. Cook until golden brown, 6-7 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Turn out cakes to a plate lined with paper towels, then toss the pea shoots into the skillet to wilt.

Dinner Tonight: Crisp Noodle Cakes

I added this to Evernote to try sometime, and went to make it tonight. I imagine that somewhere between mixing and serving there's "cooking" but it's not here anymore.

Scallion Pancakes from 'The Chinese Takeout Cookbook'

I've only found one place in Milwaukee that serves these and I suspect I could make better - looking forward to trying!

'Tastes of America' Menu Now Available at McDonald's Australia

Delicious? Now that's refreshing!

Milwaukee: Burke's Irish Castle Leaves Me Wondering, 'Where's the Beef?'

Derry's burgers were okay, not awesome bar burgers or anything. I'm curious how Burke's does with fish fry, though.

Sauced: Filipino Spaghetti Sauce

It really sounds like the flavor profile of Spaghettio-Os. Which, I might add, has its place in the pantheon of childhood favorites.

Valentine's Day Giveaway: Win This Prime Rib

Start with a cocktail, an hour or more of shared plates accompanied by a bottle of wine, and a dessert involving a waffle (that's him, I just humor him).

Cocktail 101: Gin Drinks from a Low-Stocked Bar

@Dan He meant the website he posted was crap, not this one.

Coffee Legends: Alice Foote MacDougall

I appreciate the article, but I'm not sure "ground-up" is the best way to describe a budding coffee entrepeneur...

Bar Eats: Chief O'Neill's is the Irish Pub 'You've Been Practicing For'

My husband and I went there the weekend we met in 2000 (although I was dating someone else, long story that has ended well) and I'm glad to see it's still around. The shepherd pie was fantastic!

Bake the Book: Edible DIY

This year's Christmas was all DIY: ginger liqueur and limoncello, mocha mix, bacon jam, rum raisin apple jam, chocolate crack, pecan tartlets, and pizzelles.

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: The Sriracha Lover's Ultimate Gift Pack

Tomato juice for a cheapo virgin Mary.

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: La Quercia's Pork Belly Heaven Package

Pasta a la carbonara

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Camp Bacon Gift Box

I eat bacon every chance I get - which may be why my doctor keeps trying to talk to me about this "cholesterol" thing.

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: The Sriracha Lover's Ultimate Gift Pack

Ramen and scrambled eggs. Not necessarily at the same time, but not necessarily NOT at the same time, either.

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Counter Culture Coffee Subscription

Black when I'm at home, caffe latte when I'm at the coffee shop.

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

Shake Shack or In-and-Out. Oh, the curse of living in the heartland, where the beef comes from...hey, waitaminnit...

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: La Quercia's Pork Belly Heaven Package

Waffle Iron with Removable Plates

So, I decided to try a recipe that put cinnamon roll dough into the waffle iron for Valentine's Day - and I'm STILL trying to get the crusted-on brown sugar off my non-stick waffle iron. I'd like to replace it with a waffle iron with removable plates so I can soak them in the sink (no dishwasher here - rather, I AM the dishwasher). I'd consider an all-in-one item that includes a panini press, since I have the same challenge with that appliance as well.

What experiences have people had? It looks like a George Foreman grill might fit the bill but I'd really like to hear what other people use.

Early 1960s party ideas

I did a couple searches here and came up with nothing, so I apologize if this is redundant.

I'm turning 50 in January, and am planning a "come as if it's 1961" party. I'm looking for suggestions for food and beverages. So far we've come up with:

Food:
Devilled eggs
Fondue
Cocktail meatballs and wieners
Rumaki
Shrimp scampi or cocktail
Oysters
Stuffed mushrooms
Pigs in blankets
Cheese puffs
Cheese balls
Filled celery (blue cheese/cream cheese)
Chex Mix
Wellingtons
Jello molds

Beverages:
Martinis
Daiquiris
Punch with ice ring
Manhattans
Schlitz
Mai Tais

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