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That's the Spirit: Art in the Age Root, Snap, and Rhuby Liqueurs
YES. Had all of these over NYE and they were amazing. My favourite combo was adding a generous splash of SNAP with apple cider, mmm.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife
8" Wustof chef's knife.
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Recent Favorites
Creamy Tom Yam Kung (Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp)
Posted by Leela Punyaratabandhu, February 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM
Coffee 'N Cookies 'N Cream Ice Cream
Posted by Max Falkowitz, January 20, 2012 at 10:45 AM
10 of Our Favorite Non-Cookbook Food Books in 2011
Posted by Leah Douglas, December 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM
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Recent Polls
avaryne answered "Yes, though less than when it's warm. " to Do You Eat Ice Cream In The Cold?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM
avaryne answered "Making. " to Are You Making Pie or Buying It?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 23, 2010 at 11:30 AM
avaryne answered "It shouldn't be banned, but should be restricted on college campuses and other places it's likely to be abused." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM
avaryne answered "I'll go pretty far out of my way for good eats." to How Far Would You Travel For Good Food?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 9, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Recent Quizzes
avaryne got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cranberries?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, November 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM
avaryne got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cheese?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM
avaryne got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Bagels?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 29, 2010 at 6:00 AM
avaryne got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Sushi?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM
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Recent Comments
That's the Spirit: Art in the Age Root, Snap, and Rhuby Liqueurs
YES. Had all of these over NYE and they were amazing. My favourite combo was adding a generous splash of SNAP with apple cider, mmm.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife
8" Wustof chef's knife.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Counter Culture Coffee Subscription
Right in the morning, freshly ground, drip, cream and sugar.
Missing out for a lifetime thanks to one innocent mistake.
Ferrero Rocher. It's been ten years and I still can't even look at the gold wrappers without feeling a lil queasy.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: La Quercia's Cured Meat Experience
With grilled asparagus.
First Look: Federal Donuts in Philadelphia for Fried Chicken and Donuts
I've been trying for-frickin-ever to get to Federal Donuts, without success. Quite possibly I'll have to sneak out of work in the morning and make the drive with a few like-minded coworkers, since they seem to be selling out without fail by the early afternoon.
A Sandwich a Day: Broder Club from Broder in Portland, OR
Broder was one of the few places I treked across PDX for -- it was worth the trip to have one of their bowls of trout hash. This sandwich looks amazing ;_;
SE Staff Picks: What's Your Worst Hangover Food?
Eggs, fish, and dairy. Once I had to attend a family brunch the next morning with a pretty godawful hangover, and what was served? Scrambled eggs, Jewish deli fish platter, and yogurt. I nursed huge mugs of coffee for the meal. =/
Give me a bowl of pho and a Vietnamese coffee any day.
Bake the Book: 'Momofuku Milk Bar'
A French and Chinese combo bakery. Baguettes and BBQ pork buns? Best of both worlds!
Philadelphia: 10 Amazing Hoagies You Should Eat
I have to say that one of the best hoagies I've had is the Italian Stallion from DiBruno Bros at their Chestnut St. location -- it might sound a bit highbrow, but y'all should put it on your to-try list :)
Did anyone just feel the Earthquake on the East Coast?
Yep, definitely. I'm on the 5th floor of an old building in Philly -- the walls and floor in my office was shaking.
Now I want some comfort food -- Mama instant noodles. Mmm.
My interesting friend Alcohol
I'm like @lexophile -- I'm super sensitive to alcohol, so that's probably why I don't really care for it (or understand the collector's/enthusiast's appeal of red wine, scotch, etc). When I do drink, it's most often fruit lambics or girly mixed drinks where I can't taste the alcohol :P
Are you seriously discouraged by picky or "old-fashioned" eaters
One of my good friends is a picky eater, which I've never had a problem with, because he's good-natured and polite about it -- meaning, he's open to tasting new things, but he knows what he likes and sticks to them, and won't complain or pretend allergies about things on the table that he doesn't like.
A few weeks ago for a special occasion, I was cooking dinner for all of us, and just brushed over the menu I had planned with him, just so I could make sure there was something he could eat -- and it worked out that everyone managed to get well-rounded portions of everything. I don't mind at all rearranging some things just so that my friends can eat well (even if it can be a bit frustrating or simple at times).
Biscuits and Gravy Seattle area
Julia's in Capitol Hill has biscuits and gravy on their menu -- it was fairly decent. Glo's also has them, though I've never tried their version.
Cook the Book: 'Canal House Cooking Volume No. 6'
The first time I walked into Meinhardt's in Vancouver -- maybe not the widest selection, maybe not even the best selection, but I remember being in such awe of the aisles of gourmet food, waiting to be explored. And explore I did!
Spot of Tea: Two Leaves and a Bud Orange Sencha
I'm a bit deterred by the price as well, but my favourite is African Sunset (rooiboos and lemongrass).
Annoying Lunch Habits of Coworkers
This thread reminded me of something I read awhile ago: Twelve Coffee Cups
Annoying Lunch Habits of Coworkers
@Sharona -- I just googled what hellgrammites were. That sure woke me up O.o
Annoying Lunch Habits of Coworkers
My coworker is on perpetual diet-watch, yet she stares at my food like it's the last edible item on earth. Not terrible, until she starts a running commentary on how good my food looks to eat, in the hopes that I'll give her some. Argh.
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Recent Posts
100 (okay, 50) Things Restaurant Staffers Should Never Do
Posted by avaryne, October 30, 2009 at 2:56 PM
How do you plan your meals for the week?
Posted by avaryne, September 14, 2009 at 11:47 AM
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Recent Favorites
Creamy Tom Yam Kung (Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp)
Posted by Leela Punyaratabandhu, February 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM
Coffee 'N Cookies 'N Cream Ice Cream
Posted by Max Falkowitz, January 20, 2012 at 10:45 AM
10 of Our Favorite Non-Cookbook Food Books in 2011
Posted by Leah Douglas, December 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Ginger Cake with Spiked Custard
Posted by Maria del Mar Sacasa, December 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Beyond Curry: Indian Mackerel Fry
Posted by Denise D'silva Sankhe, October 5, 2011 at 5:00 PM
You Asked The Food Lab 164 Questions. Here Are 164 Answers
Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, September 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Seriously Scandinavian: Swedish Meatballs
Posted by Kalle Bergman, October 21, 2010 at 2:45 PM
Cake Roll with Honey Semifreddo
Posted by Maria del Mar Sacasa, August 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Dinner Tonight: Corn, Tomato, and Potato Curry
Posted by Blake Royer, July 26, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Man Allowed 'Pastafarian' Headgear, AKA a Pasta Strainer, in License Photo
Posted by Carrie Vasios, July 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Dinner Tonight: Cold Soba Salad with Peppers and Ponzu Dressing
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, June 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM
Glutinous Rice and Chinese Sausage Wrapped in Banana Leaves
Posted by Chichi Wang, May 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM
How to Make Joong/Zongzi, Pork-Stuffed Glutinous Rice Bundles
Posted by Joyce Lee, May 19, 2011 at 3:30 PM
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Polls
avaryne answered "Yes, though less than when it's warm. " to Do You Eat Ice Cream In The Cold?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM
avaryne answered "Making. " to Are You Making Pie or Buying It?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 23, 2010 at 11:30 AM
avaryne answered "It shouldn't be banned, but should be restricted on college campuses and other places it's likely to be abused." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM
avaryne answered "I'll go pretty far out of my way for good eats." to How Far Would You Travel For Good Food?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 9, 2010 at 11:45 AM
avaryne answered "15-20 years old" to When Did You Learn to Cook?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, August 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM
avaryne answered "Sometimes." to Do you share drinking straws?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 23, 2010 at 8:00 AM
avaryne answered "Always." to Do you ask before eating off a friend's plate?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 9, 2010 at 9:00 AM
avaryne answered "Don't mind: it's the same money either way. " to How Do You Feel About Cash-Only Restaurants?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, June 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM
avaryne answered "Medium-brown " to How do you like your toast done?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 2, 2010 at 7:30 AM
avaryne answered "String by string" to How Do You Eat String Cheese?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 19, 2010 at 9:30 AM
avaryne answered "Parties of 8 or more" to When Is an Automatic Gratuity Acceptable?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, May 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM
avaryne answered "Start 'em young!" to Kids at Fancy Restaurants: Yay or Nay?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, May 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM
avaryne answered "Cheddar" to What Kind of Cheese Do You Like on Grilled Cheese?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 28, 2010 at 8:00 AM
avaryne answered "Garlic" to What's Your Favorite Hummus Flavor?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 3, 2010 at 6:00 PM
avaryne answered "Claudette's One-Hundred-Digit Berry Pie " to Vote For Your Favorite Pi Day Bake-Off Pie
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, March 16, 2010 at 2:45 PM
avaryne answered "Over medium" to How do you like your eggs?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 16, 2010 at 7:30 AM
avaryne answered "Way" to Grocery store self-checkout lanes: way or no way?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 9, 2010 at 8:50 PM
avaryne answered "Ratatouille" to What's Your Favorite Food Movie?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, March 7, 2010 at 5:00 PM
avaryne answered "Down the middle vertically" to How Do You Cut Your Sandwich?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, March 3, 2010 at 7:30 AM
avaryne answered "No" to Do you put noodles in your matzoh ball soup?
Poll posted by jlbrach, February 24, 2010 at 8:15 PM
avaryne answered "Basically #2 but with a crunchy (usually from toasted breadcrumbs) layer on top." to How Do You Like Your Mac and Cheese?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, February 24, 2010 at 7:30 AM
avaryne answered "Butter and syrup" to How Do You Top Your Pancakes?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, February 16, 2010 at 9:39 AM
avaryne answered "Maybe I'll leave the garnish. " to Do You Clean Your Plate?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, February 3, 2010 at 8:00 PM
avaryne answered "Yes" to Do Beans Belong in Chili?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, February 3, 2010 at 9:06 AM
avaryne answered "Pop" to What Do You Call Cola Drinks
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, January 27, 2010 at 7:30 PM
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Quizzes
avaryne got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cranberries?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, November 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM
avaryne got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cheese?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM
avaryne got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Bagels?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 29, 2010 at 6:00 AM
avaryne got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Sushi?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM
avaryne got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tropical Fruits?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM
avaryne got 20% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About French Fries?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 7, 2010 at 7:30 PM
avaryne got 40% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
avaryne got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Lemonade?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, May 24, 2010 at 7:45 AM
avaryne got 25% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
avaryne got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Beer?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM
avaryne got 60% correct on What's Your Ice Cream IQ?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM
avaryne got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Spring Vegetables?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 5, 2010 at 6:45 PM
avaryne got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Passover Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 29, 2010 at 7:15 PM
avaryne got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM
avaryne got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Irish Food?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM
avaryne got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM
avaryne got 20% correct on Pop Quiz: Breakfast Cereal Trivia
Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, March 9, 2010 at 7:30 AM
avaryne got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Food Preservation?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 1, 2010 at 4:30 PM
avaryne got 42% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM
avaryne got 44% correct on How Much Do You Know About Condiments?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM
avaryne got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM
avaryne got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Vegan Substitutes?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, January 25, 2010 at 7:30 AM
avaryne got 75% correct on Winter Vegetables Quiz
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, January 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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About avaryne
Location: Philadelphia, PA
About: I'm a diminutive state clerk by day, and a criminal justice student by night. Always operating at the speed of light, seven days a week. Unashamedly eating my feelings since birth, and incredibly grateful for my inherited fast metabolism.
Favorite foods: Saag paneer, unagi-don, cream puffs, bulgogi, linguine al vongole, Mom's braised pork belly and salted zhacai, prime rib, all kinds of shellfish, potato anything.
Last bite on earth: Crème brûlée and a latte. Holding back at this point would be unwise.
Oh my god YES.