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I love all of these foods, although I don't usually shell out the dough for pomegranate juice. I use turmeric in my homemade pickles. It adds pungency to these already fantastic garlic dills. As others have noted, the thing to remember about turmeric is a little goes a long way. Also, don't use plastic utensils with it unless you want to dye them yellow.

TheMangoLassie at 12:42AM on 07/07/08

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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast

Bernie's Southern Bistro in Portland, Oregon makes great fried pickles and fried green tomatoes

TheMangoLassie at 3:14PM on 06/22/08

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They're Ba-ack! 'Top Chef' Gets Windy

A quick defense of Pizzeria Uno: Unlike the locations of the chain across the country, the original Chicago location is still producing excellent pizza. I prefer it to Lou Malnati's, Giordano's and Gino's East. Unfortunately, the miserable fare served at the other locations— along with that McFunster vibe— have given Uno's a bad name.

TheMangoLassie at 10:32AM on 03/17/08

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From Serious Eats

11 Foods Serious Eaters Should Be Eating

I love all of these foods, although I don't usually shell out the dough for pomegranate juice. I use turmeric in my homemade pickles. It adds pungency to these already fantastic garlic dills. As others have noted, the thing to remember about turmeric is a little goes a long way. Also, don't use plastic utensils with it unless you want to dye them yellow.

TheMangoLassie at 12:42AM on 07/07/08

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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast

Bernie's Southern Bistro in Portland, Oregon makes great fried pickles and fried green tomatoes

TheMangoLassie at 3:14PM on 06/22/08

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They're Ba-ack! 'Top Chef' Gets Windy

A quick defense of Pizzeria Uno: Unlike the locations of the chain across the country, the original Chicago location is still producing excellent pizza. I prefer it to Lou Malnati's, Giordano's and Gino's East. Unfortunately, the miserable fare served at the other locations— along with that McFunster vibe— have given Uno's a bad name.

TheMangoLassie at 10:32AM on 03/17/08

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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast

I love fried pickles but I thought your comment about spears was really weird because I find the exact opposite to be true. The chips tend to get soggy and cold much faster than the spears. Which made sense to me because the spears are crunchier in the first place. I actually avoid places that have chips. Hooters for example has the chips. Which almost everywhere has a hooters so there you go but I don't go because I want the real thing. The full on spear and if you're lucky and you're at Little River BBQ in Townsend, TN then you get the special sauce too (some sort of sweet mustard). It's absolutely the best. Chips really?!!? So confusing....

cognitivejuan at 3:40PM on 04/29/09

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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast

How did I ever miss this? Toots was my first exposure to fried pickles back in college over 10 years ago! Now, Jockamo's is my place to get my fix!

jcrisco at 11:09AM on 03/27/09

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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast

The best fried pickles i've had come from Muddy River BBQ in Portsmouth, NH! They use a beer batter that's amazing, the pickles have a nice sour taste and they serve them with a delicious spicy dipping sauce, YUM!
they also have a Muddy River BBQ in Maine as well for all you north east vacationers and foodies!

carriebear84 at 10:57AM on 07/29/08

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11 Foods Serious Eaters Should Be Eating

I just found this website not so long ago.
I find all of you so very refreshing and funny.
Doesn't appear to be a food snob amongst this group.
To Shnauzer_mom -- I'm with you with the vodka and pomegranate.

My humble opinion...we are works in progress and sometimes we digress.
The 11 are a good jumping off point.
Bon Sante!

Nonny at 7:20PM on 07/18/08

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11 Foods Serious Eaters Should Be Eating

You can take those beets and make a roasted beet and feta sandwich:
http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/dinnertonight/2008/07/feta-and-roaste.html

midwestern at 11:35AM on 07/18/08

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i say skip the juice and go straight to the fruit. you can do without the extra sugar.

juniper at 10:41PM on 07/09/08

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Plain yogurt with active cultures + frozen blueberries + a drizzle of honey = mmmmmmmmm. A favorite dessert and a healthy snack that even my picky kids love. Try it!

roxygirl at 4:43PM on 07/09/08

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Beets taste like dirt.

SeamusAndrewMurphy at 8:43PM on 07/08/08

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@carosene,

you'll have better luck with turmeric if you use a small amount of it in a long cooked dish and add it at the beginning. the bitterness takes a while to cook out.

cybercita at 2:35PM on 07/07/08

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Good thing I caught this... They left off Marshmallow. whew close one.

collegekid19 at 8:14AM on 07/07/08

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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast

In Florida -- the Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary, FL, just added a basked of fried kosher dills to their menu. They were about 2-inch rounds, between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick, fried quickly in a flavorful batter and still crisp inside, served with a cup of ranch dressing. We really enjoyed them, even if they sat a bit heavy afterward. But they were the highlight of the meal, and went wonderful with a pitcher of Yuengling...the dill flavor lasted quite a while on the palate.

Gator's Dockside also has EXCELLENT chicken wings, cooked dry-fried, batter-fried, or grilled, and tossed in a variety of sauces. Service is par for the course for a neighborhood sports bar.

sbroadway at 4:39PM on 06/29/08

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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast

County fairs all across Ohio.

akk328 at 1:39PM on 06/23/08

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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast

Tony Packo's in Toledo, Ohio, offers their original pickles and peppers deep fried, with an assortment of dips (ranch, salsa, or spicy ketchup). The pickles are a spicy dill, but personally, I'd rather eat the fried pepper pieces and leave the fried pickles to my dinner companions!

jolene278 at 12:44PM on 06/23/08

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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast

Best fried dill pickles at Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring!

thefoodscribe at 11:49AM on 06/23/08

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Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast

The best place in Pensacola, FL for fried pickles is The Oar House!!

Cataroo at 9:15AM on 06/23/08

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They're Ba-ack! 'Top Chef' Gets Windy

themangolassie, thanks for clearing that up. i was wondering about this, upon my viewing of the first top chef episode. but indeed, upon doublechecking this with a chowhound search and some extensive reading. it is the general consensus that the original uno's location is pretty highly regarded as both tasty and classic in the typical foodie chicagoan opinion. i'm glad to understand this now.

tinymango at 11:00PM on 03/17/08

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Website: http://www.themangolassie.com

Location: Chicago, IL

About: I am a freelance writer, focusing primarily on business and food- and drink-related topics. My blog, "The Mango Lassie" features reviews of inexpensive eateries, recipes and other food musings.

Favorite foods: Pungent cheeses, pickles of all kinds, artisan breads, ice cream, fresh fish, traditional Spanish tapas

Last bite on earth: Wild salmon with flavorful oil olive, salt, pepper and dill