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Staff Picks: Our Dream Dinners at Home on Valentine's Day
@ridethefader Hey, if you're both big allium fans, nothing wrong with being stinky together! Best way to show the love! Especially if you're sleeping in the same bed!
Win the Valentine's Day Collection from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Vanilla with strawberry and chocolate chips.
Have you ever lost your cooking mojo?
I've apparently lost my cocktail mojo. :( Last two times I tried, they just haven't tasted right.
Mind you, they still felt right! ;)
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The Art of Eating's Beet Salad with Anchovies
Posted by Caroline Russock, January 30, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Cocktail 101: Introduction to Vermouth and Aperitif Wines
Posted by Michael Dietsch, September 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM
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Recent Polls
Salanth answered "I'd eat a good one, but have never had one I liked." to Do You Like Panettone?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Salanth answered "Yes, food I buy" to Do You Give Food As Gifts?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Salanth answered "Fresh Nutmeg " to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Salanth answered "I prefer well-prepared coffee, but can do with generic stuff in a pinch." to How Picky Are You About Coffee?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Recent Quizzes
Salanth got 75% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cranberries?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, November 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Salanth got 70% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tofu?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, October 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Salanth got 55% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Pumpkins?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, October 4, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Salanth got 55% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Apples?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 27, 2010 at 6:30 PM
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Recent Comments
Win Pop Chart Lab's "Constitutions of Classic Cocktails" Poster
Been doing the Toronto cocktail a lot lately. We brought back some real 100% Canadian rye from our holiday trip and have a bottle of Fernet Branca in our cupboard. Need a new orange, though. I'm getting better at flaming it!
Staff Picks: Our Dream Dinners at Home on Valentine's Day
@ridethefader Hey, if you're both big allium fans, nothing wrong with being stinky together! Best way to show the love! Especially if you're sleeping in the same bed!
Win the Valentine's Day Collection from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Vanilla with strawberry and chocolate chips.
Have you ever lost your cooking mojo?
I've apparently lost my cocktail mojo. :( Last two times I tried, they just haven't tasted right.
Mind you, they still felt right! ;)
We Try All the Spindrift Soda Flavors
I don't understand why serving sizes aren't the size in the bottle. Glass bottles are pretty darn standard.
For Coke and stuff, sure, they come in all sorts of sizes, but why can't they be realistic? Who's going to drink only part of a carbonated drink and save it for later? It never works out.
Grace/prayer at a dinner party
Yeah, it's not worth all that worry. If you want to say grace, but are worried about offending the non-religious, just make it neutral and short. Nothing wrong with being thankful for being with people you love and lots of food together. It's worth remembering how lucky you are.
Raw garlic - who's in?
Yep, raw garlic is fine to nibble on. A whole clove is asking for trouble, though. You have to portion it out. I like to taste it while cooking.
Cook the Book: 'The Art of Eating Cookbook'
I've been enjoying Lucky Peach.
Sandwiched: Crisp Grilled Cheese
Brilliant!
I like to add thinly sliced onions sometimes.
Drinking the Bottom Shelf: Canadian Mist Blended Whisky
Do Montreal instead. The food is much better. You'll adore poutine.
Fries, gravy and cheese curds. :)
Exceptional Shojin-ryori at Kajitsu in the East Village
If you don't mind a little trip to Toronto, Canada, there is a kaiseki chef who's got serious credentials - in the top 11 chefs in the 2007 Japan Culinary Arts competition. Never been, since there was a minimum party number and we didn't know anyone who would be willing to pony up that much for one meal.
All this fancy food looks gorgeous. Unfortunately, we spent a lot of money on furniture this month, so no fine dining coming up in the near future. It all looks and sounds wonderful!
Soda: Do You Ever Mix Fanta and Coke?
As a kid, I had ginger ale at a restaurant and the other server was surprised when I wanted a refill because they didn't have it. Turns out I was getting Sprite with a shot of Coke.
I love mixing! I deliberately underfill my cup so I can go back for more! I also sometimes do a 80% Coke Zero to regular Coke mix to avoid too much syrupiness when I'm at a machine. Otherwise, regular stuff it is!
Vegan: Garbanzos con Espinacas y Jengibre (Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Ginger)
Is using frozen chopped spinach okay?
The Serious Eats Guide to Rum
Heh, you guys should make a trip to Canada and try some Cuban rums. :P Or is that banned as well?
American Classics: Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
I never had a school birthday. My birthday meant that school was starting in a couple of days.
Serious Eats Day 2012: What Day Should We Celebrate?
@Jekyl I'm in Seattle as well. Any date works for me so far.
Let Them Eat: Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Brilliant! All the good parts without a piecrust!
The Nasty Bits: More Smelt
@finsbigfan "Fries with eyes"! Hilarious!
I grew up with whole fish, so no biggie for me. It's okay to not gut them?
The Nasty Bits: Nose-to-Tail Fish Eating
We LOVED Blue Ribbon Sushi when we went to NYC on our honeymoon. The fried bones were awesome! We had lots of fun. Real wasabi root! Sake in a box! :)
Sausage City: Kurowski's Sausage Shop in Avondale
Did you get free bones?
Chocoholic: Flourless Nutella Chocolate Torte
Dang. Chef's knife and 11 pounds of gianduja? Wow, what a job!
Sauced: Duck Sauce
This "duck sauce" name is some weird American thing. No one in Canada calls it that. It's plum sauce, plain and simple, whether or not it's mostly plums in there (pumpkin is one kind of filler). Don't get me started on "potstickers".
Modernist Christmas: Shishito Peppers with Pomegranate Caviar
Shishitos are awesome, but also try padrón peppers, which are their Spanish cousins. Discovered them this summer and they are done up pretty much the exact same way! Similar heat profile, too. A bunch of mild ones and the occasional danger pod!
Yum yum yum, ow, yum, yum, yum! Love that burn!
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Recent Favorites
The Art of Eating's Beet Salad with Anchovies
Posted by Caroline Russock, January 30, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Cocktail 101: Introduction to Vermouth and Aperitif Wines
Posted by Michael Dietsch, September 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Winter Drinks With Will: The Bloody Upper Lip
Posted by Will Gordon, December 4, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Time for a Drink: the Breakfast Martini
Posted by Paul Clarke, September 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Time for a Drink: Rocky Mountain Sneezer
Posted by Paul Clarke, December 26, 2008 at 6:00 PM
The Food Lab Thanksgiving Special: Turkey 101
Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, November 19, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Photo of the Day: Crushed Gobstoppers
Posted by Robyn Lee, April 19, 2010 at 5:00 PM
In Videos: Malaise de L'Orange
Posted by Erin Zimmer, February 6, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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Polls
Salanth answered "I'd eat a good one, but have never had one I liked." to Do You Like Panettone?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Salanth answered "Yes, food I buy" to Do You Give Food As Gifts?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Salanth answered "Fresh Nutmeg " to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Salanth answered "I prefer well-prepared coffee, but can do with generic stuff in a pinch." to How Picky Are You About Coffee?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Salanth answered "No. There are always dangers inherent in alcohol, and Four Loko is no different." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Salanth answered "Oh, Slice, why you wanna be startin' somethin'?" to Deep dish: "pizza" or "casserole"?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 8, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Salanth answered "No. I'm pie-curious!" to Are you a pizza purist?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Salanth answered "Another Sour Gummy Animal or Shape (please specify below)" to What's Your Favorite Gummy Candy?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 25, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Salanth answered "Reese's Pieces" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?
Poll posted by Lee Zalben, October 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Salanth answered "Yes, but only when I have complete confidence in the chef. " to Do You Like Rotating Menus?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, October 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Salanth answered "Way!" to Egg pizza: Way or No Way?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 18, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Salanth answered "Aeropress" to How Do You Brew Your Coffee?
Poll posted by Robyn Lee, September 29, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Salanth answered "macaroni and cheese" to Which dishes are you sick of?
Poll posted by Maggie Hoffman, September 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Salanth answered "Hot coffee" to This Morning: Hot Coffee or Iced Coffee?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, September 15, 2010 at 7:30 AM
Salanth answered "Omakase" to Do you order sushi omakase or à la carte?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, September 14, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Salanth answered "Yea!" to Breakfast Cereal Marshmallows: Yea or Nay?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, September 9, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Salanth answered "No" to Do You Buy Store Brands More Often Than Name Brands?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, September 8, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Salanth answered "Complicated answer; explanation below" to Labor Day Poll: Gas or Charcoal Grill?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, September 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Salanth answered "Only particularly small or crowded coffee shops." to Should Coffee Shops Ban Laptops?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 31, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Salanth answered "Love it!" to Liverworst or Liverbest?
Poll posted by Shecooks, August 29, 2010 at 9:20 PM
Salanth answered "Fresh" to Do you prefer canned or fresh mushrooms on your pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 30, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Salanth answered "YES. Can't get a weekend day started without it." to Do You Drink at Brunch?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Salanth answered "Straight" to Straight or bendy, that is the question.
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Salanth answered "Cubed" to How Do You Like Your Ice?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, August 18, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Salanth answered "All of the above" to How Do You Like Eating Corn?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, August 11, 2010 at 8:00 AM
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Quizzes
Salanth got 75% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cranberries?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, November 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Salanth got 70% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tofu?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, October 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Salanth got 55% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Pumpkins?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, October 4, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Salanth got 55% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Apples?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 27, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Salanth got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Barbecue?
Quiz posted by Joshua Bousel, September 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Salanth got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About Watermelons?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Salanth got 60% correct on General Knowledge (aka No Specific Theme Today)
Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, September 3, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Salanth got 80% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Oysters?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Salanth got 90% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tea?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Salanth got 80% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cheese?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Salanth got 70% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Bagels?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 29, 2010 at 6:00 AM
Salanth got 70% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Sushi?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Salanth got 100% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tropical Fruits?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Salanth got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About French Fries?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 7, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Salanth got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Hot Dogs?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 3, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Salanth got 20% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Salanth got 80% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Lemonade?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, May 24, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Salanth got 25% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Salanth got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Beer?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Salanth got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Food TV and Its Personalities?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 26, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Salanth got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Passover Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 29, 2010 at 7:15 PM
Salanth got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Salanth got 100% correct on How Much Do You Know About Irish Food?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Salanth got 100% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM
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About Salanth
Location: Seattle, WA
About: I like to eat. I know a lot of random facts. The coffee hasn't kicked in yet, so that's it for now.
Favorite foods: I like to try everything, except endangered species. I also prefer to avoid farmed salmon. Mm, hot sauce. Noodles. Fries. Fish. Gin. Steak. Ripe fruit. Pickles. Fried chicken. Caviar. Fries! I'm a sucker for potatoes.
Last bite on earth:

Been doing the Toronto cocktail a lot lately. We brought back some real 100% Canadian rye from our holiday trip and have a bottle of Fernet Branca in our cupboard. Need a new orange, though. I'm getting better at flaming it!