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White pepper doesn't taste the same as black pepper. It's a much more harsh and unpleasant flavor. All the old French guys use it (solely for appearance reasons), but I don't know any capable younger chefs who would even touch the stuff. It's gross.

You're absolutely right...about bacon being "cliche and passé." As much as I enjoy bacon, the complete obsession so many "foodies" have for it is utterly tiresome.

While I usually enjoy reading SE, I grow weary of reading ridiculous posts that "make the cut" only because bacon is somehow involved (like this prime example).

Frankly, it's just not clever anymore. And it certainly hasn't just come about in 2008, which makes this post even more ridiculous. Yes, we all enjoy eating bacon and it can be used in infinite ways, but it's absurd to giggle like a six-year-old at the mere mention of it.

My dad isn't a cook by any stretch. But I grew up practically living off of his iced tea. I still can't make it like he does.

Business dinner, try Restaurant Alma. The chef (Alex Roberts) was nominated for a James Beard award this year and puts out some incredible food, but in a casual atmosphere.

Unfortunately, I don't really have much for first-hand breakfast recommendations.

I'll braise anything and everything.