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Hot Dog of the Week: 'Chile' Dogs and Ice Cold Buttermilk at Texas Tavern in Roanoke, VA

I realize that ambience is not of concern in a place like this, but they might want to reconsider placing the sign for "Affordable Septic and Portable Toilet Service" on the wall next to the menu.

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Get to Know Us: Will Gordon, Bottom Shelf Columnist

Emily looks so sweet. Did you stalk her before dating?

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Out of the Express Line if you have more than 10 items, please!

@redfish: Oh sure, make fun of the Bean Pirates, but if you've never had to fight a gang of them armed with belaying pins, cutlasses and flintlocks, you'd appreciate why that can of beans is so important. I've seen them all...Black Bean, Red Bean, even Anne Bonny Bean. They're a bloodthirsty lot.

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Snapshots from Japan: Street Fair Food in Kyoto

It all looks so good! I want those yakitori noodles, Stat!

OK, I probably wouldn't eat the fishy stuff, but that's me. I'll make up for it with sushi.

There was a time when I thought I could never visit Japan because I'd end up eating at McDonalds for every meal. Just drop me off at the street food stalls and I'll be fine!

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Cook the Book: Mac and Cheese with Soubise

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

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chanterelle answered "I can't stand bad coffee—I'll only drink well-prepared stuff." to How Picky Are You About Coffee?

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chanterelle answered "Yes! It's dangerous, particularly to young drinkers." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?

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chanterelle answered "I don't celebrate Thanksgiving. " to Where Are You Eating Thanksgiving?

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chanterelle got 37% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Soda?

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chanterelle got 33% correct on How Much Do You Know About Peanut Butter?

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chanterelle got 80% correct on How Much Do You Know About Barbecue?

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chanterelle got 40% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Sushi?

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From Serious Eats

Hot Dog of the Week: 'Chile' Dogs and Ice Cold Buttermilk at Texas Tavern in Roanoke, VA

I realize that ambience is not of concern in a place like this, but they might want to reconsider placing the sign for "Affordable Septic and Portable Toilet Service" on the wall next to the menu.

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Get to Know Us: Will Gordon, Bottom Shelf Columnist

Emily looks so sweet. Did you stalk her before dating?

From Talk

Out of the Express Line if you have more than 10 items, please!

@redfish: Oh sure, make fun of the Bean Pirates, but if you've never had to fight a gang of them armed with belaying pins, cutlasses and flintlocks, you'd appreciate why that can of beans is so important. I've seen them all...Black Bean, Red Bean, even Anne Bonny Bean. They're a bloodthirsty lot.

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Snapshots from Japan: Street Fair Food in Kyoto

It all looks so good! I want those yakitori noodles, Stat!

OK, I probably wouldn't eat the fishy stuff, but that's me. I'll make up for it with sushi.

There was a time when I thought I could never visit Japan because I'd end up eating at McDonalds for every meal. Just drop me off at the street food stalls and I'll be fine!

From Drinks

Taste Test: Orange Juice, the Pulp-Free Edition

I didn't like pulp as a kid. I still don't, so thanks for this review. I like Florida's Natural and Simply Orange. And the TJ's. You can keep the chunky style.

From Talk

Graham Crackers with.....Butter?!

Heck, when I make cheesecake, and have leftover graham crumbs that have been soaked with butter, it's a treat! Not so strange to me.

From A Hamburger Today

Super Bowl Giveaway: 10-Pound Box of Pat LaFrieda Sliders

Hanging with a friend, eating something for dinner that's easy to clean up after (it is a school night, after all), vodka with lemonade and seltzer, herb, and the time-honored ritual of only turning up the volume for the commercials.

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From Behind the Bar: What is a Bartender's Job?

@violeta, I agree with you, but it's not bartenders like the author that the comment at the beginning is aimed at. @ dyrima is referencing the jerks that think a flamed orange peel rates a ten dollar surcharge. Oh yeah, we have 'em here in DC.

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Fast Food: McDonald's Chicken McBites

Even though it has been shown that McNuggets are not made from a chicken paste these days, I'm amazed at the revulsion to that when I see so much praise for...hot dogs. Beef and Pork paste yea, chicken paste nay?

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The Vegan Experience, Day 10: Surprise! 7 Foods You Thought Were Vegan!

Oh good grief, you're not eating your wallet!! Does this have to extend to your environment too?

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Cook the Book: 'Poulet'

I've been making chicken and orzo soup lately, but am known to make chicken francaise on occasion, chicken breaded with pecan crumbs, and a great easy entertaining dish that goes by chicken with white wine and cheese.

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A Sandwich a Day: Spam Musubi 'Sandwich' at Ate-Oh-Ate in Portland, OR

OK, I got as far as buying the misubi form, now I have to actually use it. I think you've inspired me.

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Beyond Curry: Dry, Spiced Ladyfingers (Okra)

Now, if someone would figure out how to eliminate all those seeds.

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The Vegan Experience, Day 3: I'll Have That Without [X] Please

Good for you Kenji, it can't be easy to be surrounded by all kinds of temptations at your job. Are you working at home during this? It will be interesting to read your conclusions on your foray.

Just to be evil, though, I keep thinking of movies with a plot line that involves a person saying to his companions; "Now, no matter what I say, no matter how much I demand you open this door, do not, I say, do not open it!" (ex: Young Frankenstein).

And, a few minutes later.... "Get me out of here!!!".

Hopefully it won't come to that.

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Grocery Girl: Salad Bars Make Me Happy

I live across from a Whole Foods but I don't hit the hot/cold foods bars as often as I would if the stuff was better. WF had a wonderful antipasto salad...once, months and months ago, then I never saw it again. They tend to overdo cilantro too. Their pork chili verde is good though. However, a lot of it leaves me thinking "why did I buy that?".

Of course, Wegman's knocks them out of the water, but they're a drive away, which is just as well as I have a hard time getting out of there spending less than a hundred bucks.

My fave rotiss chicky is Harris Teeter though, something about buying it warm.

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From Behind the Bar: So You Want to Open a Bar

No way would I entertain the idea of opening a bar at this point in time. I took a night class at the CIA in bartending from a wonderfully seasoned pro. My thought at the time (80s) was to form an alliance with caterers. Then just as the class ended, NYS passed the Dram Shop Law, holding bar personnel responsible for the customer who leaves intoxicated and hurts himself or others. So much for that.

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Dinner Tonight: Orzo Carbonara-Style

I'm sorry @Grubjunkie, would you like some third-world problems on your plate? "It's a first-world problem" makes me feel like I'm watching Portlandia.

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Dinner Tonight: Orzo Carbonara-Style

I just happened to use orzo in place of rice in a chicken-orzo soup this evening, so I've got orzo in the house! This looks great!

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Filet Mignon Roast from Pat LaFrieda Meats

Usually ribeye, off or on, but I have been thinking of switching to Filet Mignon because of less marbling.

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Fast Food: KFC Big Value Box

Now that's food porn. Not classy airbrushed porn, but 1970's Times Square porn. Especially that last paragraph. Ewwww.

Thanks for taking it for the team.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife

My Russell Int'l Chef's knife, and my Henkels paring knife. Although, my ex is giving me the Henkels because of the good deal they got on "Worlds Best" or whatever they displayed on the Today show recently.

Sometimes, justice prevails.

From Talk

Last meal of 2011?

Went to a dinner party where the main course was beef tenderloin with a mustard sauce crust, sous-vided lobster tails, seared brussels sprouts, broccoli, "crackers" of cheese, cranberries, jalapenos, and nuts, with an elegant salad of paperthin beets, mustardy greens, blue cheese, and a nice vinegrette. Then went to another house for dessert: key lime cheesecake, brownies a la mode with fudge sauce, and a prune and (?) tart.

I brought a couple of pates and nduja and olives for appetizers, the gent who made the desserts made a salted cod brandade, there were way too many appetizers. And no shortage of champagne, which is the way it should be! After all, brunch demands Mimosas!

From Talk

Are you a serial salt and pepper shaker?

I have a salt-wasting condition, so I have a higher tolerance for salt than a lot of other people. But I still taste first.

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Spice Hunting: Bay Leaf, The Herb That Thinks It's A Spice

I was also wondering about the absence of any caution to not actually eat the bay, for the reason @lemonfair cites. Every now and then I see recipes that seem to indicate you can eat it, but I look at them askance.

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

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chanterelle answered "I can't stand bad coffee—I'll only drink well-prepared stuff." to How Picky Are You About Coffee?

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chanterelle answered "Yes! It's dangerous, particularly to young drinkers." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?

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chanterelle answered "I don't celebrate Thanksgiving. " to Where Are You Eating Thanksgiving?

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chanterelle answered "Omelette truck" to What food truck would you most love to see?

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chanterelle answered "Love it!" to Liverworst or Liverbest?

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chanterelle answered "Yes" to Do you salt your slices?

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chanterelle answered "I'll eat one if it's in front of me, but wouldn't ever seek one out." to Do You Care About Cupcakes?

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chanterelle answered "I buy seedless watermelon to avoid this." to How Do You Eat Your Watermelon?

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chanterelle answered "Actively avoid them. " to How Do You Feel About Cash-Only Restaurants?

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

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chanterelle answered "Sprinkles" to Do You Call Them Jimmies or Sprinkles?

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chanterelle answered "Way!" to Pineapple Pizza: Way or No Way?

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chanterelle answered "A mix of cheeses" to What Kind of Cheese Do You Like on Grilled Cheese?

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chanterelle answered "No" to Are You Joining a CSA This Year?

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chanterelle answered "Other" to What's Your Favorite Hummus Flavor?

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chanterelle answered "Over easy" to How do you like your eggs?

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chanterelle answered "Stephanie Patterson's Blueberry Cherry Pi Pie" to Vote For Your Favorite Pi Day Bake-Off Pie

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chanterelle answered "No way" to Grocery store self-checkout lanes: way or no way?

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chanterelle answered "With cheese" to Do You Prefer Burgers With or Without Cheese?

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chanterelle answered "New York thin crust" to What's Your Favorite Style of Pizza

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chanterelle got 37% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Soda?

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chanterelle got 33% correct on How Much Do You Know About Peanut Butter?

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chanterelle got 80% correct on How Much Do You Know About Barbecue?

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chanterelle got 40% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Sushi?

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chanterelle got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?

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chanterelle got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?

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chanterelle got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Irish Food?

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chanterelle got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?

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chanterelle got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About Condiments?

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chanterelle got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About New Orleans Food Culture?

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chanterelle got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Vegan Substitutes?

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