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From Drinks

We Tried Every White Wine from Yellow Tail

Opinion, rather. Stupid auto correct.

Tootsie at 12:50PM on 02/09/12

From Drinks

We Tried Every White Wine from Yellow Tail

You missed the tree free chardonnay! In my onion its the best of their cheap whites.

Tootsie at 12:50PM on 02/09/12

From Talk

Any non-soup suggestions for leek?

Leeks are a nice subtle addition to scalloped potatoes.

They also go well in stir frys.

Tootsie at 8:04PM on 02/03/12

From A Hamburger Today

Super Bowl Giveaway: 10-Pound Box of Pat LaFrieda Sliders

Eating wings and watching the game. Classic.

Tootsie at 7:32PM on 02/01/12

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Recent Posts

From Talk

First time with sous vide

Posted by Tootsie, December 9, 2011 at 8:04 PM

From Talk

Masterchef - Whitney's Cheesecake

Posted by Tootsie, September 16, 2010 at 11:38 PM

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Recent Favorites

From Serious Eats

Where to Eat (and Drink) in Washington, D.C. During Inauguration Week

Posted by Adam Kuban, January 20, 2009 at 11:45 AM

From Serious Eats

Serious Eats City Guide: Washington, D.C.

Posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM

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Recent Polls

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie answered "I don't eat much ice cream." to Do You Eat Ice Cream In The Cold?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie answered "Grocery store chain" to Where'd You Do Most of Your Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie answered "At my own place" to Where Are You Eating Thanksgiving?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 2, 2010 at 12:00 PM

From Slice

Tootsie answered "No. I'm pie-curious!" to Are you a pizza purist?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM

Recent Quizzes

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 25% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Soda?

Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 20, 2010 at 6:30 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 33% correct on How Much Do You Know About Peanut Butter?

Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 16, 2010 at 3:15 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 40% correct on How Much Do You Know About Barbecue?

Quiz posted by Joshua Bousel, September 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About Watermelons?

Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM

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Recent Comments

From Drinks

We Tried Every White Wine from Yellow Tail

Opinion, rather. Stupid auto correct.

Tootsie at 12:50PM on 02/09/12

From Drinks

We Tried Every White Wine from Yellow Tail

You missed the tree free chardonnay! In my onion its the best of their cheap whites.

Tootsie at 12:50PM on 02/09/12

From Talk

Any non-soup suggestions for leek?

Leeks are a nice subtle addition to scalloped potatoes.

They also go well in stir frys.

Tootsie at 8:04PM on 02/03/12

From A Hamburger Today

Super Bowl Giveaway: 10-Pound Box of Pat LaFrieda Sliders

Eating wings and watching the game. Classic.

Tootsie at 7:32PM on 02/01/12

From Talk

Question about my First Try at Home Frying

Yes you can use the same oil. Chicken wings make the oil dirty though, so you'll want to do the onion rings first.

The other option is to let the oil cool completely and run it through some coffee filters before reusing.

Also, I second the candy thermometer. Its an absolute must.

Tootsie at 12:21AM on 01/27/12

From Talk

Digitized waiters...

Just because the order goes straight to the chef does not mean it will come out any more correct than previously. I spent 5 years waiting tables and doing expo work, and trust me, its not always the servers fault. It only seems that way because that is the one face you as the customer relate to the entire back of the house.

Tootsie at 4:35PM on 01/17/12

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage, Chicken, and Steaks

Tiny little spot in Aldie, VA. Amazing!

Tootsie at 7:52PM on 01/05/12

From Serious Eats

Fast Food: KFC Big Value Box

I want to hear a review if Popeye! Sooo crispy and delicious! And the biscuits are yum!

Tootsie at 10:20PM on 01/04/12

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Filet Mignon Roast from Pat LaFrieda Meats

Ribeye

Tootsie at 10:11PM on 01/04/12

From Serious Eats

Serious Eats Day 2012: What Day Should We Celebrate?

I vote for Feb 12 in DC. That way we can celebrate Lincoln too. There is a very awesome place downtown called Lincoln..... the floor is made if pennies!

Tootsie at 10:56PM on 01/03/12

From Serious Eats

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

Scrambled eggs, yum

Tootsie at 9:23PM on 01/03/12

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife

Calphalon katana knives. So comfy in your hand!

Tootsie at 1:21PM on 01/02/12

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage, Chicken, and Steaks

A little place in Aldie, VA

Tootsie at 10:56PM on 01/01/12

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Recchiuti Chocolate Bars

Chocolate mousse

Tootsie at 5:18PM on 12/31/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Filet Mignon Roast from Pat LaFrieda Meats

Ribeye

Tootsie at 4:21PM on 12/30/11

From Serious Eats

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

Scrambled eggs!

Tootsie at 3:46PM on 12/29/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Counter Culture Coffee Subscription

Black

Tootsie at 5:52PM on 12/28/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

Oh bacon bacon bacon.....

Tootsie at 5:07PM on 12/27/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: La Quercia's Cured Meat Experience

With fresh mozzarella and crusty bread

Tootsie at 10:44PM on 12/26/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Filet Mignon Roast from Pat LaFrieda Meats

Ribeye! Bone in, of course

Tootsie at 3:19PM on 12/25/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Recchiuti Chocolate Bars

French silk pie

Tootsie at 11:25PM on 12/24/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Donabe Hot Pot and Hot Pot Book

Big old plate if homemade pasta

Tootsie at 4:08PM on 12/23/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage, Chicken, and Steaks

Willard's in Chantilly, VA

Tootsie at 4:16PM on 12/22/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Counter Culture Coffee Subscription

Little cream and a little sugar

Tootsie at 11:39PM on 12/21/11

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

Ham... it even ends in "mmmmm".

Tootsie at 8:30PM on 12/20/11

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Recent Posts

From Talk

First time with sous vide

Posted by Tootsie, December 9, 2011 at 8:04 PM

From Talk

Masterchef - Whitney's Cheesecake

Posted by Tootsie, September 16, 2010 at 11:38 PM

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Recent Favorites

From Serious Eats

Where to Eat (and Drink) in Washington, D.C. During Inauguration Week

Posted by Adam Kuban, January 20, 2009 at 11:45 AM

From Serious Eats

Serious Eats City Guide: Washington, D.C.

Posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM

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Polls

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie answered "I don't eat much ice cream." to Do You Eat Ice Cream In The Cold?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie answered "Grocery store chain" to Where'd You Do Most of Your Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie answered "At my own place" to Where Are You Eating Thanksgiving?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 2, 2010 at 12:00 PM

From Slice

Tootsie answered "No. I'm pie-curious!" to Are you a pizza purist?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie answered "They're a good road map to fine dining, but don't get everything right. " to What Do You Think of the Michelin Stars?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 26, 2010 at 11:30 AM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie answered "Butterfinger" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?

Poll posted by Lee Zalben, October 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM

From Slice

Tootsie answered "No way!" to Egg pizza: Way or No Way?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 18, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie answered "Yes! Always! They keep things exciting and let a chef work with the best ingredients of the season. " to Do You Like Rotating Menus?

Poll posted by Carey Jones, October 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM

From Slice

Tootsie answered "A corner slice" to When it comes to square-cut pizza, I prefer ...

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 11, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie answered "Alton Brown" to Which Celebrity Chef Would You Most Like To Meet?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM

From Slice

Tootsie answered "Yes. It makes for a nice textural contrast" to Do you like crisp pizza cheese?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 4, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie answered "crispy pork belly" to Which dishes are you sick of?

Poll posted by Maggie Hoffman, September 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie answered "Iced coffee" to This Morning: Hot Coffee or Iced Coffee?

Poll posted by Carey Jones, September 15, 2010 at 7:30 AM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie 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

From Serious Eats

Tootsie answered "Nay." to Breakfast Cereal Marshmallows: Yea or Nay?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, September 9, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From Slice

Tootsie answered "No" to Do you work — or have you ever worked — in a pizzeria or the pizza industry?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, September 6, 2010 at 10:30 AM

From A Hamburger Today

Tootsie answered "I've never had one and I'd like to keep it that way." to Do You Like Chili Burgers?

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, September 2, 2010 at 9:45 AM

From Slice

Tootsie 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

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie answered "Only during peak hours." to Should Coffee Shops Ban Laptops?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 31, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Slice

Tootsie answered "No" to Do you salt your slices?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 23, 2010 at 10:25 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie 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

From Serious Eats

Tootsie answered "No" to Are You Eating Fewer Eggs

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, August 25, 2010 at 7:00 AM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie answered "KrAzY StRaWz!" to Straight or bendy, that is the question.

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM

From A Hamburger Today

Tootsie answered "A week" to What's The Longest You've Gone Without Eating a Burger

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, August 19, 2010 at 9:45 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Tootsie answered "Yes! I love having a lot of little dishes to try." to Do You Like Small Plates Dining?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM

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Quizzes

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 25% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Soda?

Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 20, 2010 at 6:30 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 33% correct on How Much Do You Know About Peanut Butter?

Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 16, 2010 at 3:15 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 40% correct on How Much Do You Know About Barbecue?

Quiz posted by Joshua Bousel, September 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About Watermelons?

Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 70% correct on Meat Quiz

Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, August 30, 2010 at 7:30 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 40% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About French Fries?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 7, 2010 at 7:30 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Beer?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 60% 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

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 0% correct on Pop Quiz: Breakfast Cereal Trivia

Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, March 9, 2010 at 7:30 AM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 22% correct on How Much Do You Know About Condiments?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM

From Serious Eats

Tootsie got 55% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM

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About Tootsie

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Location: Centreville, VA

About: 29, work in the healthcare industry now, but longtime ex-restaurant folk (front of the house and expo)..... love to cook, eat and imbibe beverages

Favorite foods: Bacon, cheese (what doesn't it go on?), potatoes, ham (it ends in "mmmmm"), anything Mexican... maybe listing what I don't like would be easier.....

Last bite on earth: Poutine from Pizza Italie..... nom nom nom