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America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I've got to say, that as a New Yorker who grew up (and out) on Katz's, when I had my first half-smoke at Ben's, the world shifted on its axis. It was the best ballpark food I've ever had, maybe even the best hot dog.
Their chili actually tasted like chili, and at the ballpark, that was a shock. I can't wait to try the original, which I'm told is even better.
The Great Strawberry Ice Cream Debate
One of my favorite things is combining fruit ice cream like strawberry or cherry with chocolate. When I worked at a Haagen Dazs back in the 80's, I'd make myself strawberry shakes with chocolate syrup. B&J has since created Cherry Garcia, but the chunks get caught in the straw.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 11: Less Really Is More
I had an even week, too. I don't know if anyone else out there has this problem, but I eat when food is in front of me, so parties and buffets kill me every time, as do places with huge portions. I avoid buffets now, but I need/want to go to parties. Any thoughts?
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My wife loves Great Hill Blue. I'm more partial to Grafton aged Cheddar from Grafton, VT, or Vermont Shepherd. We served all three at our wedding.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I've got to say, that as a New Yorker who grew up (and out) on Katz's, when I had my first half-smoke at Ben's, the world shifted on its axis. It was the best ballpark food I've ever had, maybe even the best hot dog.
Their chili actually tasted like chili, and at the ballpark, that was a shock. I can't wait to try the original, which I'm told is even better.
The Great Strawberry Ice Cream Debate
One of my favorite things is combining fruit ice cream like strawberry or cherry with chocolate. When I worked at a Haagen Dazs back in the 80's, I'd make myself strawberry shakes with chocolate syrup. B&J has since created Cherry Garcia, but the chunks get caught in the straw.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 11: Less Really Is More
I had an even week, too. I don't know if anyone else out there has this problem, but I eat when food is in front of me, so parties and buffets kill me every time, as do places with huge portions. I avoid buffets now, but I need/want to go to parties. Any thoughts?
Ed Levine's Serious Diet Week 10: The Zen of Eating Half
Ed,
Way to go. I've been away for a bit as well, so I'll skip the weeklies and go straight for the overall: I'm down 16.5lb in 9 weeks. Back to weekly numbers next week.
Eating for Two: Of Cheese and Anxiety
My wife is in bleu cheese withdrawal. Anybody have any thoughts on that? Does it fall into the category of "ok if pasteurized" or "no dice?"
Ed Levine's Serious Diet Week 7: Can the 100-Calorie Snacks Be a Trap?
I'm down 2 pounds this week. No idea how. I think it's the consistent exercise.
I have nothing to add to the comments above on 100 calorie packs, except that you can buy something similar for popcorn. I find that very filling and as we all know, has little downside. Not much nutrition, tho.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet: Week 6, Are Flavor Intensifiers One of the Keys to Losing Weight?
I'm down 2lb this week. Keep up the good work.
I'm going to try to add more flavor intensifiers myself. Anything fruit or veggie based sounds like a winner.
How Do You Feel About Valentine's Day?
I agree. You can't buy romance, but the only thing required to make it is some imagination and genuine affection.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet Week 5: Can 'Start Living, Stop Dieting' Work for a Food Writer?
Down a pound and a half this week. Super Bowl was tough.
I have to agree with HeartofGlass. The only time I have success losing weight is when I log what I eat and stick to my counts. I've done it with calories, and I'm trying WW points this time. Doesn't seem to make any difference.
I eat whatever I want, but control portions. The key is the consistent feedback. I rarely eat too much when I know where I stand, calorie-wise for the week. It's annoying, but it works for me.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 4: The Gauntlet
Could be worse. I had a big shovel-in at a party on Saturday, but by budgeting points (Weight Watchers) managed to stay on target for the week.
Weight was down 2.5 lbs (5.5 total)
Ed Levine's Serious Diet: Week 3
It's the middle of week 2 for me. My weigh-ins are on Tuesdays, so those are the numbers I'll send.
Week 1 - down 3 pounds - still in the diet honeymoon.
Keep up the good work!
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I have eaten Hot dogs on 5 continents and almost 1/2 of America, probably about 150 cities in my travels. I would have to say none so far even compare to Rhode Island's, their "Hot Weiner" all the way are the best! They are small mild hot dogs served on a steamed bun with some kind of meat sauce, mustard, onions and celery salt! Addictive...I eat about 6 when I go to RI.
In Rhode Island they also sold hot dogs in the raw at the market under the brand "Saugy's" and these were the best I have ever bought, very mild, made with veal,pork and beef with a snap from the natural casing. I have a friend who ships them to me in Florida. You can also buy the New York System's Weenie Meat Sauce online at www.olneyvillenysystem.com and make them at home. It is easy to make and tastes like the real thing, I use the Saugy's brand with this meat sauce and I think it might even be better! You make them in this order..place dog in fresh steamed bun, a generous amount of plain yellow mustard, then top with a heaping pile of the meat sauce, then top that with the finely diced onions and shake some celery salt on top. Do not forget the celery salt on top..it's important. You'll Love it!
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I was in the Poconos for Race Week and stopped at a Street Cart on Rt 940. They advertised "The World's Largest Chili Dog" ......and it was!
This thing had to weigh a Half pound! The Chili Sauce was execellent and the Price was Very Fair. My 3 boys and I chowed down on The worlds Largest Chili Dogs and washed them down with Yoo Hoo bost me 15 bucks I was full all the way home. I think the Name was simply Pocono Hot Dog.........
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
I like the half smokes or, more often than note, a standard 7-11 Big Bite with lots of chili, cheese, and their onion relish.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
Bacon-wrapped and grilled on Mission St. in San Francisco, with mustard and onions. I plan to eat one when I visit next week.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
The CHICAGOOOO dog allll the way. There's nothing like the taste of those cool crisp veggy veggie flavors mixing in with warm hotdog juice with each bite. Hot and cold. crisp and soft. The chicago dog is the perfect balance.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
Definitely Columbian, if only for the novelty value.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
wow. That's a LOT of hot dogs. Way more types than I've ever tried, which makes me feel foolish to pick one.
But having said all that, I just got back from a trip to Chicago, and they were delicious. Combination of steamed hot dog and vegetable toppings make it a perfect snack, imho.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
We have a House in the Poconos. Every Summer we look forward to going to the Pocono Lake Flea Market to browse the antiques and get
"The World's Largest Chili Dog" from the Vendor who has a cart there.
Those Dogs Have to be a 1/2 Pound and the Chili Sauce is extraordinary. He has to serve it on a Hoagie Bun it is so huge.....Can't wait for Summer
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles
It doesn't matter what it's a covered in..if you start with a bad Wiener..it won't taste good! Hartmann's Beef Wieners (NY) are my favorite.. all beef, smoked, natural casing!! Tons of smoke flavor and not too garlicy...the best!
The Great Strawberry Ice Cream Debate
im also a very huge fan of pink ice cream, too, as well.
The Great Strawberry Ice Cream Debate
i'm a very huge strawberry ice cream fan. but i dont like the strawberry chunks that's in there. i think that it can't have any strawberry chunks init, because the strawberry chunks are so very gross and also too hard as a rock. i also love strawberry milkshakes at mcdonald's, burger king, and any other restaurants including denny's.
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Maytag Blue..yum
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I like the Maytag blue cheese
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Crater Lake Blue
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stilton with blueberry, cranberry, or fig.
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rogue river smokey blue
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I have never met a blue cheese I didn't like (mmmmaytag!)
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I know I'm past deadline (damn) but I had to add Cato Corner's Hooligan (CT) and Meadow Creek Farm's Grayson (VA) are two of my very favorites.
-Guttergourmet
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I know I'm past deadline (damn) but I had to add Cato Corner's Hooliganfrom (CT) and Meadow Creek Farm's Grayson (VA) are two of my very favorites.
-Guttergourmet
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Cheese to please! We were so disappointed to find that many of the small cheese plants and shops along Route 41 in Wisconsin have been closed and abandoned! Love those fresh cheese curds!
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Jasper Hill cheeses
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Pleasant Ridge Reserve
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Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam Triple Cream
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My wife loves Great Hill Blue. I'm more partial to Grafton aged Cheddar from Grafton, VT, or Vermont Shepherd. We served all three at our wedding.