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What would you make with 2 pounds of lobster meat?
I'd go with pasta with lobster sauce. I'm partial to marinara, so I'd do a lobster marinara, but of course an oil or cream sauce would work too (and is probably more conventional anyway).
Or a lobster pizza! That sounds good too.
Taste Test: Finding the Best Apples for Baking
You guys read my mind. I was seriously just looking for an article like this a couple of days ago. I found that NPR one that's under "Related," but this one certainly makes me happy, since Galas are easy to find (and inexpensive) to get around here! And I do enjoy Galas as raw snacking apples too, so extras will not go to waste.
@Kerosena, Macs are my favorite to eat as raw snacking apples. I don't care if they're not the most crisp apple in the world, because the slight tart perfect taste makes up for it. I don't think I've ever baked with them though, for whatever reason.
What is your stance on "tipping"?
Most of the time, I tip 20% not including tax. If the service was incredible, I throw a little more in. If the service was horrendous, it's less, pooled tips be damned.
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What would you make with 2 pounds of lobster meat?
I'd go with pasta with lobster sauce. I'm partial to marinara, so I'd do a lobster marinara, but of course an oil or cream sauce would work too (and is probably more conventional anyway).
Or a lobster pizza! That sounds good too.
Taste Test: Finding the Best Apples for Baking
You guys read my mind. I was seriously just looking for an article like this a couple of days ago. I found that NPR one that's under "Related," but this one certainly makes me happy, since Galas are easy to find (and inexpensive) to get around here! And I do enjoy Galas as raw snacking apples too, so extras will not go to waste.
@Kerosena, Macs are my favorite to eat as raw snacking apples. I don't care if they're not the most crisp apple in the world, because the slight tart perfect taste makes up for it. I don't think I've ever baked with them though, for whatever reason.
What is your stance on "tipping"?
Most of the time, I tip 20% not including tax. If the service was incredible, I throw a little more in. If the service was horrendous, it's less, pooled tips be damned.
Eating a Fried Fish that's Still Alive
I eat fish and cows and pigs and chickens too, but this makes me really sad. There's something very wrong (in my opinion anyway) about throwing an animal in a vat of hot oil and then eating it...all while it's still alive.
'Koodie': Another Term to Describe the Children of Smug, Self-Satisfied, Food-Obsessed Parents
Is that the same thing as a cootie?
Weekend Cook and Tell: Your Bread
Hm, looks like I have an excuse to make bagels now. I'll probably do a honey whole wheat dough, boiled in honey-sweetened water because I don't have any malt syrup. I just use a standard bagel recipe, with one exception...instead of adding normal water, I save potato-flour water that I get when I boil gnocchi, and use that to make the dough instead of plain water. I'm sure a New Yorkers would gasp in horror, but I swear it's good!
Lobster or King Crab Legs: Which do you prefer?
That's like asking if I'd prefer a Lambo or a Ferrari. Win-win, I'll take either.
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Where Does Your Thanksgiving Loyalty Lie?
I was about to give it to turkey, and then I remembered my aunt's sweet potato recipe. It's a push.
The sides have it.
I choose by the main course. If it comes with a side I don't want and I see another that I'd prefer, I ask to swap it out. Even if there's an upcharge, most places will do it. If it doesn't come with a side and I see another dish with a side I want, or if I see an appealing side and there's a no substitutions policy, I see if I can order the side separately.
Favorite Bagel Fillings/Toppings?
A perfect fresh bagel needs no accompaniments. Otherwise, peanut butter is good.
Polka-dot food ideas
The first thing I thought of when I read this title were M&M cookies. Are M&M's kosher?
If you have a waffle iron, mix up some waffle batter and put in rainbow sprinkles. The waffles will come out with rainbow dots!
Best Halloween Candy?
Peanut butter is relatively healthy. It's full of protein and unsaturated fats. Now, ignore the ingredient list that indicates that the peanut butter in Reeses cups is sugary and not real peanut butter, and hand them out with a clean conscience! Bonus if they're Reeses peanut butter pumpkins, though if you get a lot of trick or treaters, that may be a little expensive.
I would have loved to have gotten a package of Oreos too! I can see that getting pricey though. I liked 3 Musketeers, Nerds, and 5th Avenue too (but it has to be 5th Avenue...not Butterfinger, yuck!).
Pittsburgh restaurant suggestions
Thanks so much, everyone! I've been looking at menus for the past hour now. And yes, Susquehanna, it's the Spirit of Pittsburgh Half!
Pittsburgh restaurant suggestions
@GinaPet, I'm staying on the East side, but I will have a car, so as long as there's parking somewhere around the restaurant, I'm good.
@gastronomeg, it's the half, not the full, so I think I'm safe on the hill. It has enough bridges to earn me some food though! Thanks for all the suggestions!
Gluten Free Dessert Ideas?
I posted a similar query a little while ago: http://www.seriouseats.com/talk/2009/06/glutenfree-gift-basket-ideas.html
I put together a pretty big selection of stuff, but the Gluten Free Girl brownies were the biggest hit among both gluten-free AND gluten eating people! Really easy too. I topped them with an Irish cream flavored buttercream icing made from butter, confectioner's sugar, and St. Brendan's Irish Cream (while Bailey's doesn't have anything in it that *should* have gluten, St. Brendan is certified gluten-free). You could easily leave them plain or do an icing without the Irish cream to make it alcohol free.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
"Studies in 1998 and 2006 by Alan Hirsch of The Smell & Taste Treatment Research Foundation reported that men were most aroused (40% more blood flow) by the smells of lavender and pumpkin pie, and by doughnuts and licorice (31.5%)." (from http://naturalmedicine.suite101.com/)
^ That.
Taste Test: Mustard
So excited about this post! I just recently discovered mustard (never liked it as a kid), and the sheer number of choices are overwhelming for a mustard newb such as myself.
And I agree...bring on the peanut butter taste test! Justin's Nut Butter Honey Peanut Butter, with Naturally More a close second, for me
What can I do with pear-apples???
Pear apples...are they the same as apple pears (asian pears)? If so, I just eat them as is because they're delicious on their own. They also go well with peanut butter.
Weekend Cook and Tell: Pancakes
I like really heavy, grainy pancakes. It usually just involves a little baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and then eggs, milk, whole wheat flour, oat flour, and old fashioned oats until the consistency looks right. Then i'll throw in some applesauce for sweetness, some chopped up apples if I feel so inclined, and a sprinkle (albeit a heavy handed sprinkle) of cinnamon. Alternately, if I have fresh blueberries, they'll go in instead. I tried doing it with peanut butter instead once but that wasn't very good.
How Do You Use Foods Past Their Prime?
Eat it before it gets worse!
pink pearl apple!
These could be part of a fantastic prank to pull on people. Make a bunch of candy apples (so no one can see skin color differences) and hand them out to your friends. A bunch of some other apple the same size, and one pink pearl. Then when they bite into them, someone will freak out!
I've never heard of them until now though. Very pretty...what do they taste like?
What Should I Make to Accompany Mac and Cheese
I'd go with steak. I have yet to meet a man who doesn't appreciate a good steak. A rare (or however he likes it done) t-bone with a side of mac and cheese? And don't forget the beer! (Bonus if you can find out his favorite beforehand...otherwise maybe a stout?) Boys like comfort food...doesn't get much more comforting than that!
And as far as dessert, supposedly vanilla and especially cinnamon is an aphrodisiac for men. Apple pie (with plenty of cinnamon) a la mode? Cinnamon buns with some vanilla ice cream on the side?
Apple cider raisin bread--It smells and tastes like Fall.
I'm not sure cranberries or cherries would go as well as raisins with the apple cider bread. Though dried cherries are pretty delicious. I also have had bread with tiny chopped up pieces of dried apple in it. Dried apple pieces mixed with raisins might be tasty.
And I agree with moibec...this sounds far too tempting without telling us how to make it!
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Pumpkin pie brulee
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I'm brining my turkey.
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butternut cranberry apple bake
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Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Gingersnap Crust?! Thank you Bon Appétit!
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still feeling the sprouts.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake sounds wonderful.
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wild mushroom stuffing
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Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Soup
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wild mushroom stuffing, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin pie brulee, perfect mashed potatoes--how could I ever choose?
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Wild mushroom stuffing
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pumpkin cheesecake!!!!!!!
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oo chipotle meatballs do sound good!
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Deep fried turkey
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Pumpkin cheesecake.
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The chipotle meatballs sounds good.
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Wow, didn't even have to think about this one. For desserts, the Easiest Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie sounds fantastic. I mean, c'mon, chocolate and peanut butter together? *drool*
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Pumpkin Brioche Bread Pudding
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brussel sprouts
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes.
Went to the store today and bought half and half. I think I'll feel less guilty about using that in the recipe!
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brussel sprouts and bacon!
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Smoked-Oyster Sticky Rice Stuffing in Lotus Leaf
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Perfect mashed potatoes pooled with gravy as in photo.
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Brussels sprouts with bacon!
Taste Test: Finding the Best Apples for Baking
Emily of Black Rock Orchard swears by Ida Reds.
If I've only got a choice of supermarket fruit, Golden Delicious is my favorite option, but at the farmers' market, I prefer talking to growers, sampling, and then selecting a mixture.
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