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Ginger Beer

Just made a batch of homemade ginger ale, same recipe except with no yeast. Mixed ginger syrup and lemon juice, and diluted with soda water. This sounds good, but I'm betting the ginger/citrus punch is pretty strong.

cakelove08 at 5:00PM on 02/01/12

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Fast Food: McDonald's Chicken McBites

"Fried Fried"

HA!

cakelove08 at 2:12PM on 01/27/12

From Recipes

Serious Eats' Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice with White Sauce

You mean to tell me that at present, I actually have everything I need to create my own delicious Cart-style Halal chicken at home??? This makes me want to run home and take those chicken thighs out the freezer IMMEDIATELY.

cakelove08 at 12:41PM on 12/12/11

From Drinks

Serious Eats Goes on a Juice Cleanse: After The Juice

I file these things under "rich nation problems". While I highly doubt the claims of increased physical wellness purported by these companies (the psychological act of deprivation likely affects your own perception of "wellness", rather than your actual wellness), I think its equally misguided to jump to a place of "oh this is really bad for you, you need fats, sugars etc..." Here in America, most of us have suffcient fat reserves to where if we abstain from fats and refined sugars for a limited period of time, we'll likely get lightheaded, but overall our body will be just fine, if not lighter for it. But I think about a coworker of mine, from Eastern Europe, about 5'9", maaybe 100lbs...she's perfectly healthy, but repeatedly attests to the fact that she can't physically complete her commute without a hearty breakfast of grains, protein etc...

To be frank, I think a juice cleanse sounds interesting on a psychological level, and from a socio-economic standpoint, because its important to remind ourselves what actual hunger feels like, as it gives us a new perspective on just how privaleged we are with regards to food security.

But from a medical standpoint, I don't buy it. $200 for juice sounds like a scam to me.

cakelove08 at 12:30PM on 08/22/11

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Taste Test: Peanut Butter, Creamy

I can't stand peanut butter unless its mixed into a savory thai dish or something. The peanuttiness is too overwhelming and the one time I recently tried a PB&J, I actually got a toothache (how can something that sweet/sticky be considered lunch??)

In any case, my dad recently came to visit and I know he likes peanut butter so I spring for the Trader Joes Salted variety, I figured it would be a step up from regular old Jif. He tasted two spoonfuls and was basically like, um...don't ever buy this again. I see the SE voters agreed!

cakelove08 at 6:08PM on 08/01/11

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Goodbye, Dumpling

So so sad to hear this. rest in peace Dumpling.

cakelove08 at 9:50AM on 06/17/11

From A Hamburger Today

The Ultimate In-N-Out Secret Menu (and Super Secret Menu!) Survival Guide

This.is.brilliant!

cakelove08 at 2:02PM on 05/23/11

From Slice

Pizza + Lasagna = Pizzagna

More cheese!!

cakelove08 at 10:25AM on 05/16/11

From Serious Eats

Rant: Enough With The Truffle Oil Already

Blind taste test anyone? a mix of foodies and truffle neophytes...(im willing to offer my services as the latter :)

cakelove08 at 11:48AM on 04/18/11

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Cakespy: Funfetti Pancakes

Halloween* damn.

cakelove08 at 10:53AM on 02/01/11

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Cakespy: Funfetti Pancakes

Okay...this is getting a litle too intense. Snark aside, my only point is this: If you hate a recipe, by all means trash it. That's why sites like this exist, its fun. Witty criticism is one of the most entertaining aspects of foodie blog culture. But some of you aren't being critical. You're being mean, and inflammatory.

@ssimm411. I apologize for insinuating that you were some kind of weirdo for being new to facebook, and being confused by a dog in a holloween costume on a website that's supposed to be "serious". That was mean. and inflammatory.

cakelove08 at 10:45AM on 02/01/11

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Cakespy: Funfetti Pancakes

lol...new to facebook, and serious eats. 2 strikes.

cakelove08 at 3:21PM on 01/31/11

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Cakespy: Funfetti Pancakes

love.this.

also, I feel like the only people who ask "is this serious eats?" are clearly new to this site. Serious eats is about food that is novel, witty, innovative, and fun. Anyone who gets hung up on words like "funfetti" has no place here. And probably hates food.

cakelove08 at 2:52PM on 01/31/11

From Serious Eats: New York

Good Bread: Takahachi Bakery

They've also got fantastic Macarons. The raspberry and the macha varieties are amazing. Really bright flavors, but not tooth-achingly sweet.

cakelove08 at 2:49PM on 01/28/11

From Serious Eats: New York

Red Rooster: Well Designed But Still Finding Its Legs

But we can't honestly have a conversaition about Harlem soul food without mentioning Amy Ruths. As someone who generally refuses to spend money on soul food (since my nana makes it wayy better), I almost never pass up a chance to indulge at Amy Ruths. The stewed cabbage? BEYOND amazing. Well worth the obligatory 1hour+ wait.

cakelove08 at 10:07AM on 01/21/11

From Drinks

Top 10 Hot Chocolates in New York

But what about the Chai hot chocolate at Max Brenners??? Extra points for presentation in my book.

cakelove08 at 2:09PM on 12/21/10

From Recipes

Cakespy: Pie Fries

but....what if we FRIED the scraps...and then sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar. yes.

cakelove08 at 11:41PM on 11/30/10

From Serious Eats

Confirmed: The New Sun Chips Compostable Bag Is Crazy Loud

@Salanth omg thank you!!!....am i the only one who's never really liked sun chips? always so weirdly sweet...

cakelove08 at 12:50AM on 08/31/10

From Recipes

Cakespy: Pop-Tarts Ice Cream Sandwiches

I feel like the Cherry pop tarts make the best ones, and I ALWAYS toast them. In fact, the only reason the whole pop-tart ice cream sandwich thing never really appealed to me is the fact that the tarts would have to be cold...but I definitely wouldn't turn one of them down if offered to me! Some of the folks here should lighten up a bit...

cakelove08 at 7:31PM on 06/14/10

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Taste Test: The Best Fast-Food Breakfast Sandwiches

I'm a firm believer that nothing quite cures a hangover like a good old fashioned sausage egg and cheese McMuffin with a large sweet tea for good measure...the prospect of which is strong enough to force me out of bed before 11am just to acquire one. (or 2 for $3..even better!)

cakelove08 at 10:37PM on 06/11/10

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Cakespy: Cadbury Creme Eggs Benedict

.....soo am I the only one more than a little intrigued about the fried pound cake cubes?

cakelove08 at 6:24PM on 03/03/10

From Serious Eats

Roundup: Fish Taco Chains in Southern California

I could not agree with this post more. Fish Tacos definitely deserve a lot more love from non-West coasters!!!

cakelove08 at 6:36PM on 01/18/10

From Talk

Foreign foods that just taste... BETTER!

@Gator Pam...omg you literally stole the words right out of my mouth. Coca-cola from Mexico in the glass bottles is downright the most addictive beverage....I'm convinced they still sprinkle coke in it down there....

cakelove08 at 9:55PM on 08/27/09

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