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Homemade grenadine??

Its referred to as pomegranate syrup, but on the show Alton says its homemade grenadine.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/pomegranate-syrup-or-molasses-recipe/index.html

There's Nothing Fab About Prefab, Premade Drink Mixes

I made a mojito last night. Nothing difficult about it. If anyone is interested in cocktails I would strongly suggest visiting this blog: http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com

jnash85 at 12:07PM on 09/18/08

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@rachaeltb, so what about McDonalds, Burger King, Arby's and the like? I see your point, and I would be more open to tipping at a local place that I frequented if the service was always great, but it shouldn't be expected.

I've never worked in a restaurant, but do the cooks usually get a cut of the tips? As I understand it, they are just as busy as the servers, but don't get the tips, because they make a decent hourly wage.

I'm starting to sound like George Costanza, but does it ever end?

jnash85 at 2:02PM on 08/19/08

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Served: My Plea To Tip Kindly

Is it common to tip in other "service" areas other than dining? I have always lived the rural south where I honestly don't think that its common. I always tip at least 20% in a restaurant / bar, because that's how servers make there living. I understand that they are payed a very low hourly wage and they really do make their living on tips.

But the "barista" at starbucks? My barber? I never tip them. Working at Starbucks is not much different that working at McDonalds or any other fast food place and those people are never tiped. The same goes for my barber. I usually go to a guy that has owned his own shop for just pays rent to work somewhere, so I figure they should charge what they want to charge.

Am I a complete asshole? I did tip at my local coffee shop (when I had one) but thats because they offered great service and would roast any of there many coffees with just a days notice.

Also, every time this debate comes up I think of Mr Pink's rant on the subject from Reservoir Dogs.

jnash85 at 10:27AM on 08/19/08

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Bid Daddy's House

Tired of Ina??? Never.

jnash85 at 10:11PM on 08/03/08

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Bid Daddy's House

Did I miss something or did he use Doritos on those chicken strips? That really turned me off. His oven fries looked pretty good.

jnash85 at 3:31PM on 08/03/08

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Fava Bean Substitute

I'm going with peas. I wanted to make it with favas because this recipe was supposed to convert those of us who are not crazy in love with them.

jnash85 at 5:49PM on 08/02/08

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Good quality extra virgin olive oil

Alright, I believe I have found the perfect dressing.

1.5 Tbs lemon juice
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 minced garlic clove
.5 tsp dry mustard
a pinch of salt/pepper
3 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil

jnash85 at 1:08PM on 06/07/08

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Good quality extra virgin olive oil

So I went to Williams-Sonoma and got a bottle of Zinfandel vinegar and a good Italian olive oil. The zin vinegar was a it too strong for me. I'm gonna try again tonight with half vinegar and half lemon juice for the acid.

jnash85 at 11:59AM on 06/03/08

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