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Aging Wine

good to know. thanks for the info, @jedd63

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Aging Wine

I was under the impression that sweeter white wines don't age well. Is that not correct?

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The Ghosts of Sex and the City

In Northern NJ you still see the Sopranos tours on a regular basis. Kind of annoying when they roll up to my tiny local ice cream joint clamoring for onion rings.

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What's your go to beer of choice?

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NOLA eats

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stocking a pantry

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The sides have it.

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Fresh Nutmeg " to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "No. There are always dangers inherent in alcohol, and Four Loko is no different." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Totally respect them. I'd get more excited about a three-star than I would about a two." to What Do You Think of the Michelin Stars?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Yes" to Are you a pizza purist?

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VerasTastyFreeze got 100% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cranberries?

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VerasTastyFreeze got 37% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?

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VerasTastyFreeze got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Beer?

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Recent Comments

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Aging Wine

good to know. thanks for the info, @jedd63

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Aging Wine

I was under the impression that sweeter white wines don't age well. Is that not correct?

From Serious Eats: New York

The Ghosts of Sex and the City

In Northern NJ you still see the Sopranos tours on a regular basis. Kind of annoying when they roll up to my tiny local ice cream joint clamoring for onion rings.

From Talk

Best Foodie Moment?

8 courses at Blue Hill @ Stone Barns. They invited us to see the kitchen after the meal. It was heaven

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Drink Straight Booze?

I do! Pour whiskey in glass the end. Please don't screw up my whiskey with any of that mixology nonsense.

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Egg(nog)cream?

Adding seltzer will lighten eggnog but won't get you an eggcream, that's a totally different animal.

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How to store opened peanut butter jar?

I store my natural peanut butter, with the lid on, in the fridge. I does get a bit hard but if you pop it in the microwave for a couple of seconds it loosens up and spreads easily.

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Italian Ices

Yup, they're all over the place here, nothing special. If you want italian ice head down the shore to Strollo's

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Vegan sandwich ideas

make sure you use a vegan friendly bread, no eggs.

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Thanksgiving Day Feast- when do you eat it?

Usually around 3.

Growing up every Sunday dinner was around 3. Then you go back for a meatball sandwich around 7-8

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Enough with the writing about the superstar chefs already

I'm alway interesting in reading about what very talented, very acomplished chefs are up to. Food wouldn't be very interesting without them

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Happy Hour/Drinks by MSG

Tir Na Nog is good.

Stout on 33rd.

The Flying Puck on 7th near 30th.

The Molly Wee on 8th at 30th.

But be forewarned, all of those places will be PACKED pre-show or pre-game.

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Cutting Boards.

my go to board is a large plastic one with a gutter around the edge. I like the size, the feel, and the easy clean up.

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Talking to strangers in restaurants about food they're eating.

Sure. all the time. It's not that hard to tell if someone will be receptive to a quick little chat, I obviously don't bother people who clearly don't want to be bothered.

Restaurant tables in the northeast tend to be pretty close together so it's not like you're yelling across the room. It actually seems kind of odd to be sitting 2 feet from another person without acknowledging their existence.

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Large Wood Cutting Boards??

My mom has one like that. Her's is probably about 3ft square. She inherited it from my great grandmother. I think my grandfather made it for her. I'm patiently waiting my turn.

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Are you a serial menu changer?

I stick with the menu as presented. Someone put a lot of thought and work into it and I'm eating there because i'm interested in their point of view.

I'm also annoyed by everything "on the side" people. Just freaking eat it!

@salpico, i would be absoluetly horrified to be with someone who sent something back at Jean Georges. I can't even begin to imagine what she though was wrong.

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Cereal Eats: Grape Nuts, Neither A Grape Nor a Nut—Discuss

I think you're all crazy! Eating Grape Nuts is like eating gravel, just less sweet.

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Autumnal Dinner Party Ideas

I agree with @veggieout. Fall = pork to me. Maple glazed pork loin wrapped in bacon with braised red cabbage, roasted root veg and wild rice.

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I was just thinking of SE talk

Overall I really enjoy the tone and varied discussion and opinions around here.

What I really really don't like are the constant "what should I call my blog?" and "Check out my blog" posts.


@hsryan, can you share your source for organic, virgin unicorn sweetbreads, sounds divine! ;p

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Need a catchy name for a food blog to register the domain

I wouldn't spend the money to register the domain if I didn't already feel strongly about the branding/name.

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Traditional Guacamole Recipe

no tomatoes, vinegar or lemon (just lime for acid) for me. Add a bit of minced chilis for heat.

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What's your go to beer of choice?

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NOLA eats

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stocking a pantry

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The sides have it.

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Stocking the spice cabinet

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Super Bowl Snacks

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Polls

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Fresh Nutmeg " to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "No. There are always dangers inherent in alcohol, and Four Loko is no different." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?

From Serious Eats: New York

VerasTastyFreeze answered "Totally respect them. I'd get more excited about a three-star than I would about a two." to What Do You Think of the Michelin Stars?

From Slice

VerasTastyFreeze answered "Yes" to Are you a pizza purist?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Yes, but only when I have complete confidence in the chef. " to Do You Like Rotating Menus?

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

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Other" to Which Celebrity Chef Would You Most Like To Meet?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "1 topping only" to How many toppings do you top your pizza with?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "No. I go crazy and make my gameday food from scratch" to Do you order pizza for your football-watching parties?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "No" to Are You Eating Fewer Eggs

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "YES. Can't get a weekend day started without it." to Do You Drink at Brunch?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "15 or under; no lunch is worth that much time." to How Long Is Too Long for a Great Lunch?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Swirl" to Soft-Serve Poll: Vanilla, Chocolate, Swirl?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "No, I'm not interested. " to Did You Watch the Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "A little of both" to Do You Like Crisp or Chewy Bacon?

From Slice

VerasTastyFreeze answered "No. Pizza über alles!" to Do you stop eating pizza when it's hot outside?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "No: My favorite pizza-flavored snack IS PIZZA!" to Do you eat pizza-flavored snacks?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "I don't eat Pop-Tarts" to Do you toast your Pop-Tarts?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Grumble about sit-down places, but for casual places, it's understandable. " to How Do You Feel About Cash-Only Restaurants?

From Slice

VerasTastyFreeze answered "In the regular oven (on the rack)" to How Do You Reheat Your Pizza?

From Serious Eats

VerasTastyFreeze answered "No preference" to Do You Prefer Regular or Diet Soda?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Medium-brown " to How do you like your toast done?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Other (please share below)" to What's Your Favorite Meat on a Breakfast Sandwich?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "Get a sitter. " to Kids at Fancy Restaurants: Yay or Nay?

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VerasTastyFreeze answered "No f****n' way!" to Pineapple Pizza: Way or No Way?

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Quizzes

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VerasTastyFreeze got 100% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cranberries?

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VerasTastyFreeze got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Bagels?

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VerasTastyFreeze got 37% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?

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VerasTastyFreeze got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Beer?

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VerasTastyFreeze got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Irish Food?

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

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VerasTastyFreeze got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Vegan Substitutes?

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