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Bread Baking: Cocktail Rye Bread
i LOVE cocktail rye. you just made my morning. thank you! ^_^
How to Make Turkish Borek
thank you, @candide! hmmm, upon further scrutiny, perhaps it's beyond my abilities. purchasing may be the ticket. ; )
3 American Rye Whiskeys You Should Try
another voice for Rittenhouse, Redemption, and Bulleit. i've been dying to try the Sazerac, though.
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franko answered "Reese's Peanut Butter Cups" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?
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franko answered "No way!" to Egg pizza: Way or No Way?
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franko answered "Other" to How Do You Brew Your Coffee?
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franko got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tofu?
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Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 7, 2010 at 7:30 PM
franko got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
franko got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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How to Make Turkish Borek
@candide -- the moment he stretched the dough around the table and fluffed it up, like a bedsheet... yeah. i'd be a failure as a turkish housewife, if that's a requirement.
Bread Baking: Cocktail Rye Bread
i LOVE cocktail rye. you just made my morning. thank you! ^_^
How to Make Turkish Borek
thank you, @candide! hmmm, upon further scrutiny, perhaps it's beyond my abilities. purchasing may be the ticket. ; )
3 American Rye Whiskeys You Should Try
another voice for Rittenhouse, Redemption, and Bulleit. i've been dying to try the Sazerac, though.
How to Make Turkish Borek
i want to know how to make the yufka dough.... any recommendations? teh google yields nothing. it can't be that hard, if it's a street food....
DIY Falernum
question: how do you store it? i've made falernum before, but i kept it in the fridge just to be safe. not sure if it's required, though.
Barrel-Age Your Own Cocktails for $10
@James -- ooh, i'm QUITE curious to hear how the vesper comes out!
Barrel-Age Your Own Cocktails for $10
i was thinking the same thing @rockfish42 was... i have a bottle like that left over from some gin... why not get my own oak and go to town?
How Mr. Potato Head Can Help You Make Better Cocktails
ok, so if there isn't one already, and if someone does this, i'm politely asking for a cut, or at least credit: there should be an app for this! have it list cocktails by ingredients, with a nice photo, and when you alter an ingredient (by swiping?) it changes to the new cocktail, with a new photo and name. a family tree of beverages, as it were. INTERNETS, MAKE IT SO.
Video: My Drunk Kitchen Makes Pizza
how do i love MDK, let me count the ways:
Pizza Madness: Pizza In a Jar
ENOUGH with making food in jars. it's a trend that must end.
if the jar has shoulders, it's impossible to eat!
Drinking the Bottom Shelf: Canadian Mist Blended Whisky
best. reverse troll. EVAR.
Foodisphere Erupts Over Paula Deen Diabetes Announcement
i agree with @HollywithaY -- your last paragraph says it all. and for once, i'm agreeing with Bourdain, even though his "punker than thou" attitude wears thin with me. he's right on in this case. she deserves a thorough calling-out.
The Vegan Experience, Day 4: What Cuisine Types Are Most Vegan-Friendly?
@gargupie - not all monks are vegetarian, let alone vegan. even the buddha ate meat.
which brings me to "buddha's delight", Kenji: maybe it's called that because it DOESN'T have meat. i mean, he died by eating bad pork, so....
: )
The Food Lab: The Best Guacamole (and the Science of Avocados)
@DirectHeatlessInSeattle how about baked pita chips?
The Food Lab: The Best Guacamole (and the Science of Avocados)
@Smnokeat @Kenji -- noooo! : O
now i feel compelled to try it, just once. it goes against everything i've ever learned about good guac, though. why would it even make any difference? the tang could come from lemon juice, so, what's the point? and avocado is already rich enough for a nice mouth feel and for pushing the satisfaction buttons as far as the fat goes, so... why??
The Food Lab: The Best Guacamole (and the Science of Avocados)
@darklighter -- google around for recipes. you'll be horrified. i don't know who to blame for it, but it's a blasphemy.
The Food Lab: The Best Guacamole (and the Science of Avocados)
everyone, PLEASE NOTE: NO MAYONNAISE. EVER. friends don't let friends put mayonnaise in their guac!
Back to the Grind: 5 Great Coffee Grinders
so, high-priced, oversized grinders or hand-grinding are my only options? sorry, no sale. many years ago, before the coffee resurgence, a person i bought beans from who had been a small batch roaster for 30 years told me that burr grinders were just hyped because of the expense, and that in his experience you can get just as good of a cup from fresh-roasted beans with a blade grinder. i took his advice, and the $30 krups blade grinder he sold me has been doing fine for over a decade.
DIY vs. Buy: Should I Make My Own Ginger Liqueur?
yes, i'll second that. love it!
Giveaway: Frank Sinatra's New Best of the Best Album and DVD
Summer Wind, or Stars Fell on Alabama.
or
I Got Plenty o' Nuttin', or
The Lady Is A Tramp, or
Night and Day, or
Baubles, Bangles & Beads, or
Come Dance With Me, or....
Serious Reads: Bitters, A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All by Brad Thomas Parsons
currently, i keep the classic Angostura, a bottle of Peychaud's, and a bottle of blood orange bitters. i haven't tried many others (yet), but i'm also considering making my own.
5 Ways to Organize Your Spice Rack
oh, i forgot to mention that i use a lazy suzan too (fill it, actually). i label my jars with electrical tape, written on with a sharpie. i've found that electrical tape works the best (water resistant, etc.), can be color coded for quick reference, and is easy to remove cleanly and completely. masking tape tends to stick too hard, and so does scotch tape.
5 Ways to Organize Your Spice Rack
i use the first method (random jars) and it works great. my partner thinks my storage system is chaotic, but to me there is a system: all types of peppers and spicy ones here, middle eastern ones there, asian ones there, oh, and here's blends, etc.
Hanksgiving: A Thanksgiving Tradition Inspired by Tom Hanks
disappointed that there's no mention of joe vs. the volcano.
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franko answered "Pre-Ground Nutmeg" to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
franko answered "Reese's Peanut Butter Cups" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?
Poll posted by Lee Zalben, October 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM
franko answered "No way!" to Egg pizza: Way or No Way?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 18, 2010 at 9:55 AM
franko answered "Other" to How Do You Brew Your Coffee?
Poll posted by Robyn Lee, September 29, 2010 at 8:00 AM
franko answered "Yea!" to Breakfast Cereal Marshmallows: Yea or Nay?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, September 9, 2010 at 8:00 AM
franko answered "Bendy" to Straight or bendy, that is the question.
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM
franko answered "No, I'm not interested. " to Did You Watch the Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, July 6, 2010 at 11:45 AM
franko answered "Hash browns!" to Hash browns or home fries?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, July 6, 2010 at 7:00 AM
franko answered "Yes! They have their place" to Do you eat pizza-flavored snacks?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, June 21, 2010 at 10:40 AM
franko answered "Medium-brown " to How do you like your toast done?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 2, 2010 at 7:30 AM
franko answered "Sprinkles" to Do You Call Them Jimmies or Sprinkles?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, May 26, 2010 at 9:00 AM
franko answered "Biscuit" to What's Your Favorite Bread for a Breakfast Sandwich?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 12, 2010 at 8:00 AM
franko answered "Egg Patty-like Blob" to What's Your Favorite Egg Style on a Breakfast Sandwich?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 12, 2010 at 8:15 AM
franko answered "None" to What's Your Favorite Meat on a Breakfast Sandwich?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 12, 2010 at 8:30 AM
franko answered "American*" to What's Your Favorite Cheese on a Breakfast Sandwich?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 12, 2010 at 8:45 AM
franko answered "Swiss" to What Kind of Cheese Do You Like on Grilled Cheese?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 28, 2010 at 8:00 AM
franko answered "Yes! " to Do you make pizza at home?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 22, 2010 at 8:00 AM
franko answered "In an omelet" to How do you like your eggs?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 16, 2010 at 7:30 AM
franko answered "I dip it in ranch dressing" to Do you eat and/or dip your pizza crusts?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 15, 2010 at 8:25 AM
franko answered "Foodie" to Which Food Term Bugs You the Most?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, January 6, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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franko got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tofu?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, October 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM
franko got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About French Fries?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 7, 2010 at 7:30 PM
franko got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
franko got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
franko got 40% correct on Pop Quiz: Breakfast Cereal Trivia
Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, March 9, 2010 at 7:30 AM
franko got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Food Preservation?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 1, 2010 at 4:30 PM

@candide -- the moment he stretched the dough around the table and fluffed it up, like a bedsheet... yeah. i'd be a failure as a turkish housewife, if that's a requirement.