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In Videos: Chefs Taste Test Military 'Meals, Ready to Eat'
I had an MRE a couple years ago - it was filling, satisfactory, and kind of fun. It reminded me of camping meals: not at all gourmet, but completely satisfying. I really liked the mini Tabasco bottle, too. Even when mess halls get built, military chefs lack the luxury of farmers market ingredients and do not cook for an audience whose interests would be served by "small plates."
Everyone involved in the Tribune article understands that this food is made for special conditions, but it doesn't exactly come off as being particularly nice to the soldiers who are eating this. I know if a chef came into my kitchen and made such faces, I would feel a little hurt.
school lunches, now and back when i went in the 60's & 70's
School lunches at my HS in NYC (mid-late 90s) were most definitely not homemade, but were relatively wholesome and complete. Not as nutritious as fresh food, but not as bad as fast food. Unlike fast food, it was served in reasonable portions. Also, lunch for a dollar was an exceptional value - same goes for 35c breakfast.
Traitor Joe's?
It's no secret that TJs sells private label items made by other companies. They happen to have a high quality standard to match the more reasonable price point. Unlike most shops doing this and placing them alongside brand names, they'll only carry limited varieties of an item. If you want a taste of this on a more budget level, check out ALDI. Yes, the place where you have to pay 25c deposit to use a shopping cart. They're about the most fantastic low end supermarket ever. No frills, mostly private label, and unbeatable prices. Same great satisfaction guarantee as TJs. I miss their $1.69 monster box of Frosted Mini Wheats dearly. And guess what - ALDI owns TJs.
Win Tickets to the 'Village Voice' Choice Eats Event in NYC
Bedoin Tent on Atlantic Ave. - Best. Falafel. Ever. It takes the place of my dearly departed former fav, Win Hop at 51 Bayard.
Imo's Pizza in St. Louis
Even nine years in St. Louis didn't turn me into an Imo's convert. The cheese is just too gooey and Velveeta-like. But a few places there know the trick for making STL style delicious - ditch the provel for mozzarella, and drown you in toppings. Best of the bunch is Fortel's, by far.
Zen Burger: A New (Meatless) Concept in Fast Food
I love a beefy burger, but would be far more inclined to order veggie fast food if it's fresh like a beef burger - and not the same Boca-star patty that I have in the freezer.
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Ticket Giveaway: Japanese Food and Drink Demo and Tasting
Congrats to our winner, yrrab! We'll be emailing you shortly with all the details. Thanks to everyone for playing along.
Ticket Giveaway: Japanese Food and Drink Demo and Tasting
Slow poached, massaged octopus. So tender. Wow.
Ticket Giveaway: Japanese Food and Drink Demo and Tasting
This question is like asking to choose between children!
If I had to choose just one dish as my favorite in all Japanese cuisine, it would be the pairing of hot, steamy salted edamame with a cold quality sake. That would be perfection.
Ticket Giveaway: Japanese Food and Drink Demo and Tasting
a tie between mochi and mochi
Ticket Giveaway: Japanese Food and Drink Demo and Tasting
moochi with angko (red bean) inside... yum.
Ticket Giveaway: Japanese Food and Drink Demo and Tasting
does the dynamite from Ave A Sushi count as Japanese?
Ticket Giveaway: Japanese Food and Drink Demo and Tasting
Baked Mochi. It's best when it is a little bit warm but fine at room temperature as well.
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