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I ate a dog.
that is awesome! although im not sure how good it was i would definitely try it
Is Ketel One considered a premium vodka?
I am a vodka drinker and yes, in my opinion, Kettle One is a superior vodka. For the price it is hard to beat and anyone who is a vodka lover will tell you the same. They will also agree that GG is not and is one of my least favorite. My favorite is Belvedere if I have deep enough pockets that week (smooth). Surprisingly, a very good cheap vodka is Burnetts. Quadruple distilled and really smooth (even better than GG).
"wonder ingredients"
salt
pepper
ancho
chocolate
thyme
bacon grease
any cheese
garlic
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Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
if you have to add topping, sausage and ricotta.
I ate a dog.
that is awesome! although im not sure how good it was i would definitely try it
Is Ketel One considered a premium vodka?
I am a vodka drinker and yes, in my opinion, Kettle One is a superior vodka. For the price it is hard to beat and anyone who is a vodka lover will tell you the same. They will also agree that GG is not and is one of my least favorite. My favorite is Belvedere if I have deep enough pockets that week (smooth). Surprisingly, a very good cheap vodka is Burnetts. Quadruple distilled and really smooth (even better than GG).
"wonder ingredients"
salt
pepper
ancho
chocolate
thyme
bacon grease
any cheese
garlic
In Videos: Roger Clemens Doesn't Know What a Vegan Is
Roger Clemens is a man, not a vegan.
Hillary Chokes Up but Manages to Diss Pizza
what the f*#k is wrong with pizza you weirdo?
Serious Sandwiches: The Ideal Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
most of these sound good but i can't throw my "up to 3-4 days after thanksgiving day" staple under the bus. they are known as turkey rolls. my brother and i started making these bite sized morsels when we were in our early teens and could very easily throw back 5-10 a piece at any given time, thus wiping out thanksgiving leftovers. they are simple but amazing, here it is:
warm parker house roll buttered religously,
turkey (dark meat w/ skin),
salt/pepper,
and that's it!
Men v Women: Who cooks Thanksgiving dinner?
thanksgiving in southeastern nc with my family was great. all the women would definitely "hook it up" in the kitchen while all the guys would hang out in the living room, drink bourbon and watch football. the fare was phenomenal.
fast forward to the present.
i live down the coast about four hours and don't get to spend thanksgiving in my hometown and i have also taken a liking to cooking. my folks come down and we spend the holiday together in a very different way than we did back home. i cook everything except my mom's famous oyster dressing. score one for the guys!
What Does Thanksgiving Mean to You?
Thanksgiving, man what a great holiday. What does thanksgiving mean to me? Well three things come to mind; the start of my favorite time of year (the holidays), the gathering of family and friends and FOOD.
I grew up in smalltown eastern nc and the holidays there were awesome. On thanksgiving day my entire extended family would gather at my grandparents house at around 11a until about 3-4p for dinner and comradery. All the grandchildren (6 of us) would be outside playing in the woods or football in the front yard, the men would be in the den with a bourbon drink (or syllabub made from my great grandads homeade wine) watching football and all the women would be in the kitchen working it out. By woking it out I mean cooking the most impressive spread of thanksgiving fare that you could ever imagine. The staples were turkey, ham, giblet gravy, oyster dressing, mashed potatoes, the best collard greens on the planet, dumplings, yeast rolls, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, chocolate pie, and pecan pie (pronounced pee-can), which were all homeade. After about an hour of eating we would all gather in the den and just hang out, talk and nodd off from happy bellies.
Now I live in Wilmington, NC with my wife and two kids (i'll have my third before this thanksgiving). I'm still Mr. Giddy when it comes to the holidays although I don't get to spend it with my grandparents and my extended fam. My only bro lives here in town, my folks come down and we have the same tradition we always have. Now, opposite as it may be from ealier years, the men do most of the cooking but my grandmother still sends her famous collard greens and dumplings. I've got the turkey and mashed potatoes perfected, my mom still can cook a mean oyster dressing and giblet gravy and we still nodd off watching The Christmas Story on TBS. Man what a great time and Christmas is right around the corner!
I ate a dog.
i know the american slaughter houses have their problems ie: some animals that make it through still alive to the skinning process or what. for the most part it is not done on purpose , but the asian way korean/chinese they do this intentionaly, face it they are barbaric uncivilized animals
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
ALthough plain cheese is always appreciated, I make 2 special pizzas that my family enjoys. One is buffalo wing chicken with pepper jack cheese,and the other is smoked mozz with sweet sausage and roasted red peppers.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Feta cheese with tomatoes fresh out of the garden and kalamata olives sprinkled over a round of dough brushed with olive oil, minced garlic, greek oregano and a thin layer of mozzarella cheese is one of my favorite summer time pies. Even better when it's done on the grill.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
smoked, thin-sliced ham and green olives...yum
And I make my own pizza at home
Besides plain cheese, the above mentioned are great for a change of pace
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
No pepperone, love it uncooked with cheese & crackers or antipasto, but not on pizza, overpowers everything else. Same thing with bacon. Good sausage meat or plain cheese for me. And don't even start with those cowpies from Chicago!
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Sausage, chicken and cashew. When the cashews get just a little burn on 'em, oh yeah baby!
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
I agree. Why is pepperoni the default ingredient?? I just think it's the most fun to say. Pepperoni.
Serious Sandwiches: The Ideal Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
My boyfriend Jake and i are all about the open faced hoagie roll loaded with all of our thanksgiving leftover favorites, including white meat turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole. place sandwich in oven till everything is nice and toasty, then top your masterpiece with gravy. and enjoy. yummmmmmyyyyy!!!!
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Pepperoni pizza sucks? What can i say... you are are crazy. Seek help. I appreciate the devil's advocacy – the iconoclasm, but... seek help. I'm serious.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Phew! Lotsa posts. I'm afraid I've never been particularly fond of pepperoni...I don't hate it, but I wouldn't choose it. Go-to favorite? A combo of cheeses, including provolone and Cheddar with caramelized onions. I have had a fabulous Thai pizza, and by that I mean traditional in form (shape, size of crust, laying down of toppings, etc.) but Thai in flavors (chicken, purple basil, a bit of peanutty flavor, coconutty flavor, a base sauce that'll blow the top of your head off). That was fabulous...could only eat about a slice and a half but for that many bites, it was intoxicating.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Whenever I try a new pizza place, I always order "The house special" because I want to see that place's idea of what the ideal pie is.
It is never a plain cheese or pepperoni pie, in my experience.
I almost never order sausage, because I love it and most places use crap.
My favorite place serves a pie with tons of ingredients and I savor every bite for the depth of flavors.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
The Bayou Beast at Two Boots: BBQ shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage & jalapenos.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
try leftover pizza. i have been making this for years. whatever your favorite pizza. scrape the toppings off, heat, and add to 3 beaten eggs. add cheese on top. the best omelette ever. enjoy
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
I am from Buffalo, NY - so thanks Machineman! I can only shake my head in bafflement at what the rest of the country puts on their pizza. Indian style? Demi-glaze? Tuna? Really, people? Come to Buffalo and get a good old cheese and pepperoni from Bocce, Bozanna's, Just Pizza, LaNova, or even some corner joint. You'll never want it any other way!
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
tuna and blue cheese.
Try it, love it.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
i love, but can never find pizza places that will put salami on my pizza. i grew up in massachusetts, and our family was a salami pizza family. it is SO good! now i live in nyc, and i did find one place that put salami on a pizza once, but it only had salami the one time. i had to comment on this, because i really dislike pepperoni, and it only makes me want salami pizza more!
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Green olives and onion. I ate it first at the insistence of a girl I was dating. She's now a distant foggy memory, but her pizza toppings still provoke the occassional craving.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Pepperoni is awesome. You are all a bunch of snobs.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
my fave by far is eggplant slices . don't ask me why, it just is.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
My personal fav. is pepperoni, period, as a matter of fact that photo above you have of a pepperoni looks perfecto!! Too many flavors to list that I do favor, so I will list what I don't like on pizza. Anchoves, caviar, and tomato slices. I prefer thin and crisp to thick or deep dish crust. Flavorful sauce is also a importance as well as the amount of cheese and I like alot of both.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
@robincat When I felt like bein' bad recently, I simply got on a plane and headed here for my Muffaletta fix:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauliegee/sets/72157606497347702/
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
I often use Genoa salami instead of pepperoni.
I also make an Muffaletta Pizza with a combo mayo/sour cream sauce with olive spread mixed in, the topped with the salami, mortadella, ham or turkey and provolone. Sometimes artichoke hearts and always more olive spread on top.
Not for purists but darn good when you feel like being bad.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
The weirdest topping I've had is probably Ranch Chicken or Baked Ziti. I've also had Buffalo Chicken on top, which is so good if it is really spicy.
I'm ok with pepperoni. The best combination of meats is pepperoni, sausage and bacon - I had that combination at a birthday party and it was excellent.
I agree that the most wonderful thin-crusted pizza with the best cheese and sauce is perfect the way it is. Really good pizza doesn't need anything but sometimes a few toppings makes it more interesting.
You can't live by plain pizza alone!
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Thanks machineman, I'll check out those places next time I fly back to Buffalo. My favorites are thinly sliced potato with rosemary and a sprinkling of parm. That was at a takeout place and we ate it sitting on the main piazza in Siena, Italy.
Spinach, goat cheese and roasted garlic on a thin wheat crust. Thinly sliced roasted butternut squash with Fontina. And the classic Pissaladiere with caramelized onions and anchovies. I love pizza and am still looking to make the perfect crust. I'm almost there...
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if you have to add topping, sausage and ricotta.