Serious Eats: Polynesia Addict's Profile

French Macarons from Trader Joe's Are Pretty Damn Good

I tried these last month and was rather disappointed. They were too soft and lacking the slight crunch and chew of a good macaron. I would rather have paid the same amount for 2-3 decent macarons from NYC. Thankfully, I have since learned how to make macarons so I'm no longer limited to these options.

Polynesia Addict at 11:00PM on 03/26/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: Cooking Under Pressure

I guess my oldest and most consistent tool would have to be the hand mixer I've had since high school, when I couldn't afford to buy anything more expensive.

Polynesia Addict at 12:06PM on 01/21/10

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Cook the Book: Make it Fast, Cook it Slow

There are many appliances I can't live without, but the most used one is my immersion stick blender.

Polynesia Addict at 1:42PM on 01/12/10

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Cook the Book: 'Jamie's Food Revolution'

Spaghetti with garlic, anchovies, pepperoncino and olive oil.

Polynesia Addict at 6:01PM on 01/04/10

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Cook the Book: Unforgettable Desserts

A great big pile of french macarons with a basket of madeleines on the side.

Polynesia Addict at 9:50AM on 12/30/09

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

Definitely Porterhouse

Polynesia Addict at 9:46AM on 12/30/09

From Recipes

Cook the Book: Glazed Lemon Cookies

Great timing - I had a bunch of Meyer lemons from Costco so I made these cookies tonight. Delicious!

Polynesia Addict at 7:45PM on 12/27/09

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Cook the Book: America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book

Mentally doubling or halving recipes usually spells disaster for me... in college I tried to double a cookie recipe and forgot to double the sugar! Needless to say, all the cookies were thrown out.

Polynesia Addict at 7:43PM on 12/27/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Serious Eats Holiday Giveaway: Two Little Red Hens Cake

Looking forward to making a gingerbread house, slicing up a prosciutto leg and digging into a Maple Pumpkin with pecan streusel pie from Michele's Pies

Polynesia Addict at 5:19PM on 12/22/09

From Serious Eats: New York

What's Your Favorite Coffee In New York?

Macchiato, hands down.

Polynesia Addict at 2:09PM on 12/10/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Win Tickets To 'Uncork New York' At City Winery

Arcturus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Polynesia Addict at 1:28PM on 11/24/09

From Serious Eats: New York

New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, The Grand Tasting

Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Eric Ripert and Ferran Adria. I'm sure there are others but I certainly wouldn't complain if it was just these four.

Polynesia Addict at 4:45PM on 09/25/09

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New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Pulse of the Wine World'

I'm not fond of Garnachas (Grenaches), but I recently uncorked a Cariñena / Syrah / Garnacha blend from Spain that was pretty good.

Polynesia Addict at 6:06PM on 09/17/09

From Serious Eats: New York

New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Breakfast of Champions'

Eggs benedict and a bellini, with a cup of strong coffee on the side.

Polynesia Addict at 2:26PM on 09/09/09

From Serious Eats: New York

A Guide to Jerky in Manhattan's Chinatown

Awesome post, thanks! I had some pork bakkwa in Singapore a couple months ago and have been wondering where the best places are in NYC. I'll definitely have to give these places a try.

Polynesia Addict at 3:40PM on 09/08/09

From Serious Eats: New York