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Grüner Burgers in Portland, Oregon: Juicier Than Those at Le Pigeon?

Dang. That just looks awesome. Now I'm going to have to go back to Portland. Bunk Sandwiches, Apizza Scholls and Pine State Biscuits last time, Gruner and? this time.

ajdaddy at 11:48AM on 08/25/10

From Slice

My Pizza Oven: Rene Walhout's Countertop Pizza Oven

Awesome results from that little oven. I'd order it from Amazon, but then you'd probably need a converter plug? Plus, I can't read French. Too bad Cuisinart or someone doesn't come up with something like this.

ajdaddy at 1:25PM on 07/20/10

From Recipes

Sumeshi (Vinegared Sushi Rice)

I just found Oishinbo, and love it! Only problem is that it's a 'best of' series. Loses something in continuity. Apparently it's been a huge, long running series in Japan, and they probably don't think anyone here would want to read it start to finish!

ajdaddy at 2:16PM on 07/13/10

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Sumeshi (Vinegared Sushi Rice)

For all of the Japanese food fans: read Oishinbo. Great manga. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1421521393/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0GYCFPFQ269WY6R6PAH6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

ajdaddy at 1:37PM on 07/13/10

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Using the Demy Digital Recipe Reader

At the risk of being snarky, how about an iPad? Then you can browse Serious Eats while cooking and look up a recipe! :-)

ajdaddy at 6:44PM on 06/24/10

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McDonald's May Be Sued by Nutrition Watchdog Over Happy Meal Toys

CSPI. For Chrissake. If the kids want to go to Mickey D's, the answer is no. Occasionally we may go, but maybe 1-2x a year. Let's take some personal responsibility people! That's part of being a parent. Just because the kids might see a commercial doesn't mean you have to take them there. Advocacy? More like busybody. Highlight the unhealthy offerings by all means, but bag the lawsuits. And maybe when you're placing the order, tell them you want fruit instead of fries instead of having the kid make the decisions. No wonder we're going to heck in a handbasket.

ajdaddy at 5:26PM on 06/24/10

From Slice

Prepare Your Defibrillators ...

ranch? On pizza? That's like these dang Pacific NW people who ask if you want ranch or blue cheese with your wings. Of course, it's probably my fault for ordering wings out here... Then again, that's the transplanted east coast boy in me...at least pizza here has stepped up. I always associated west coast pizza with Hawaiian and other such travesties and puffy pan type chain pizzas. The last few years have been much better, however. See Pie, Serious, and others...

Now that I'm done complaining, leftover hawaiian pizza from the fridge isn't bad if you're in the right mood. (My wife's fault, she won't budge from the pineapple)

ajdaddy at 6:28PM on 05/10/10

From A Hamburger Today

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat La Frieda Burgers

Lunchbox Laboratory or the Counter in Seattle (Ballard, actually)

ajdaddy at 1:17PM on 05/05/10

From Recipes

Seriously Sick: Food For When You're Under the Weather

saltines and ginger ale if the tummy bothers. If it's a cold, pho...with a few shots of Sriacha

ajdaddy at 1:57PM on 09/03/09

From Serious Eats

My Favorite Breakfast Meat: Chinese Sausage

Cut up, fried crispy and put in fried rice. Add a fried egg on top and you're golden.

ajdaddy at 6:47PM on 07/28/09

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Proper French Omelet

Gordon? Is that Alton's brother? :-)

ajdaddy at 6:33PM on 06/02/09

From A Hamburger Today

Best Burgers from Seattle Metropolitan

Without Lunchbox Laboratory the list is not valid. Period. Check out my reader review on the Victoria Burger Blog...not that it's any great shakes, but it's something...
http://vicburgers.blogspot.com/2009/04/reader-report-lunchbox-laboratory-in.html

ajdaddy at 2:26AM on 05/30/09

From A Hamburger Today

Serious Eats to Spin Off AHT

hee hee! Here's another good one...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/apr/01/guardian-twitter-media-technology

ajdaddy at 1:15PM on 04/01/09

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Mackerel with Currants

Saba shioyaki...heaven on earth. A little soy sauce, some rice...I agree with hmw. The fat content and grilling it crispy gives it almost a buttery taste. So good.

ajdaddy at 6:21PM on 03/23/09

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'The Great Wings Book'

a little different: fried wontons...my own, of course! And wings...

ajdaddy at 3:17PM on 01/19/09

From Recipes

The Steak Sandwich to End All Steak Sandwiches

maybe a cheese sauce made with something like a gruyere. I've tried this before and it's fab. I'm just wondering where I'm going to find cecina in the NW. Also, sometimes Costco sells the Mexican Coke, and it's super. Another alternative, if you find it, is Jones Soda's cola. Cane sugar all the way. For beef, I sometimes use the sukiyaki beef cuts from the Asian markets. Super thin, and you just season it and go.

ajdaddy at 1:33PM on 01/12/09

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Lentil and Bacon Soup

I made this last night. Excellent. The 1/2 pound of bacon made it perhaps a tad salty, and I'm a salt guy! Still, my wife liked it, great with some crusty bread and butter. I think you could go with maybe a 1/3rd pound of bacon, or not worry about the crumbled bacon on top. Definitely a hardy soup and so easy...even a noob like me put it together!

ajdaddy at 11:13AM on 01/07/09

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