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Out of Focus?
Too serious? You mean the Bon Jovi Tea Pot, the post about Jello Time, or the crochet pizza scarf? I think Serious Eats is informative, but not too serious. It's by far the best blend of content of any food website out there.
What do you mean by personality driven? Things like coverage of Top Chef?
I won't visit your site, if you post links with every comment.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of gratuitous self-promotion, and I think that linking to your own site in comments falls under that category. Comments on a post should be relevant to that particular post, and a straight link back to your own site is sort of off-topic and, honestly, selfish. You shouldn't be "advertising" in comments - there are other ways to promote your site without adding noise to a comment thread.
It's like being in a conversation at a table, and every time you finish a sentence, before anyone gets a chance to reply, you hand every one at the table your business card.
'Top Chef' Contestant Lisa Fernandes Hates Your Poor Blogger Ass
While I agree that what she said was illogical and untrue "people who can't even afford to eat in my restaurant, let alone know how to cook have to say about me". She probably hasn't been shown or edited in the best light. A lot of anonymous commenters feel justified at taking personal swipes at her appearance and her sexual orientation (which should have no bearing). It's unfortunate that she will miss the most important thing that this opportunity may have afforded her...the opportunity to learn from her mistakes and grow as a chef and a person. If she spends any of her time retaliating to awful below-the-apron comments I think she will just continue on in life with arms crossed and lips pursed like she did at judges' table.That leaves a bitter aftertaste.
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Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain
This is fantastic. You have to admit Chewbacca is really rocking the look.
Out of Focus?
Too serious? You mean the Bon Jovi Tea Pot, the post about Jello Time, or the crochet pizza scarf? I think Serious Eats is informative, but not too serious. It's by far the best blend of content of any food website out there.
What do you mean by personality driven? Things like coverage of Top Chef?
I won't visit your site, if you post links with every comment.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of gratuitous self-promotion, and I think that linking to your own site in comments falls under that category. Comments on a post should be relevant to that particular post, and a straight link back to your own site is sort of off-topic and, honestly, selfish. You shouldn't be "advertising" in comments - there are other ways to promote your site without adding noise to a comment thread.
It's like being in a conversation at a table, and every time you finish a sentence, before anyone gets a chance to reply, you hand every one at the table your business card.
'Top Chef' Contestant Lisa Fernandes Hates Your Poor Blogger Ass
While I agree that what she said was illogical and untrue "people who can't even afford to eat in my restaurant, let alone know how to cook have to say about me". She probably hasn't been shown or edited in the best light. A lot of anonymous commenters feel justified at taking personal swipes at her appearance and her sexual orientation (which should have no bearing). It's unfortunate that she will miss the most important thing that this opportunity may have afforded her...the opportunity to learn from her mistakes and grow as a chef and a person. If she spends any of her time retaliating to awful below-the-apron comments I think she will just continue on in life with arms crossed and lips pursed like she did at judges' table.That leaves a bitter aftertaste.
Josh Ozersky in 'Edible Brooklyn'
There's a funny picture of Josh posing in the article with two knives. I wonder if its to ward off possible salt thieves?!
Josh Ozersky in 'Edible Brooklyn'
I don't think anyone should feel ashamed. If you have that many salts I think it's time to embrace your fancy pantsness.I don't know that I would kick my pepper out of it's mill though. I would just spring for another mill to keep it fresh ground.
Pickled Ramps
These look fantastic. I can't wait to pick some up and try this recipe and the ramp compound butter. Wow, I hope Raphael hasn't created a stampede to the ramp stand at Farmer's Market...
In Pictures: Questionable Street Fair Food
Wow. The second pic looks like a fried mystery bin. Maybe, the money is a prize... if you can identify what's in the metal pan. Step right up... look into the black oil and see your future.
The Best Thing I've Seen All Week
"never gonna give you up..."
'I Need an Agnolotti, I Need an Agnolotti, I Need an Agnolotti'
It really gives you an truly intimate sense of what it was like in TFL kitchen back in the day. It's an amazing article .One that could only be written by someone who was there personally and understood how serious & committed you need to be to achieve greatness. I can almost imagine the looks on the cooks faces as they stood there off the line watching him (probably with jaws dropped) as he single handedly replaced them all.Lucky, is the chef that gets to inspire while they have a great sous chef to be the tough one or "equal opportunity a.." and "make the magic happen".Thanks for posting this!
Best 'Top Chef' Headline Ever
It might be topped by just about anything that comes out of Anthony Bourdain's mouth when he is a guest judge. I wish he were on more often.
In Videos: 'The Colbert Report' on Global Food Shortages
This clip is hilarious. Thanks. I must admit any shortage of butter makes me uneasy. Butter=happiness. There is no substitute for that.
Gardening in the Third Person
I wish I could accomplish things in the third person like "Doing dishes in my kitchen..."
In Videos: Saturday Night Live: Ashton Kutcher in 'Death by Chocolate' (SNL)
Love it! Thanks for posting these.
Starbucks Transitions from Bitter and Burnt to 'Smooth and Welcoming'
Smooth and welcoming... I am very pleased to hear about the "ethically sourced" coffee.As it should be. I wonder though about the max hold time of 30 minutes. Essentially the baristas will be grinding the coffee and brewing more often, and "hand scooping"(How else is it done?...Robots?!) and doing more work. I wonder if customers will be as receptive to waiting longer for fresher coffee that is "smooth and welcoming" or will we see blogs called "Bitter Baristas", "Koffee Talk" , etc. pop up complaining about the new difficulties of their jobs. "Tastes like burning..."
Bacon Bra
Funny.This could be a persuasive way to entice my boyfriend to take me to brunch this weekend.
The Space-Time Continuum Is at Risk Once Again
I wonder how much time will be spent heralding the importance of Emeril in the formative years then his recent cancellation?I have heard people refer to him as the "grandfather of the Food Network". I don't know about their family but, we notice when Grampa goes missing
In Videos: Food Commercials of the '80s, Chain Restaurants Edition
I want to go on "a grand shrimp adventure" and take the two taco bell ladies along. What fun.
In Videos: Food Commercials of the '80s, Rap Edition
These put a huge smile on my face. Thanks so much for digging these up.
TGIF!
Nothing quite like enjoying the great outdoors...and a doodle. Makes me want spring and cheese.
Snack to the Future: The Col-Pop, an All-in-One Chicken Nugget and Soda Cup: The Colpop
My world is officially rocked!
Dharma Brand Fish Biscuits
I want to be snacking on these while watching the new season premier. But, are they fish or shark?
'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' on 'the Vivid Memory of Tastes and Smells'
Love this post! Makes me want to read the book, see the movie , and daydream about past perfect meals. Amazing.Thanks!
Maybe the Scallops Are Unhappy Because They've Been Pried Out of Their Shell
Funny. Does worrying about the emotional state of shellfish make them less delicious?
A Totally Different Second Avenue Deli
Funny. That is quite a commute . How far are you willing to go for a great sandwich?
Bacon Bra
I agree -- the bacon should be molded and cooked, then it could be eaten. I'm thinking kind of like that basket weave bacon thingy I saw not too long ago...
Bacon Bra
forget objectifying women...this is just dumb - the bacon is raw!
I'd be happy to wear a fully cooked bacon bra. Now that would fulfill a few fantasies.
Bacon Bra
Sabrina,
You need to get over it! Its a joke..and if its not, you don't have to chew it, just swallow it and take it like a champ!
That's my girl, I knew you could do it !
Bacon Bra
Michael-
You are completely heteronormative, as is the rest of this post. I am disgusted still, 4 months later.
Iliana
Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain
obviously yoko ono. look very closely and you will see what i mean. lol!
Snack to the Future: The Col-Pop, an All-in-One Chicken Nugget and Soda Cup: The Colpop
I'm so proud to say that I serve these on a daily basis.
Yes, I work at BBQ Chicken. I love life.
In Videos: Saturday Night Live: Ashton Kutcher in 'Death by Chocolate' (SNL)
genuis!!!! I laughed so hard, I almost choked to death (no pun intended)
why do people not get it?
Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain
Considering that he loves The Ramones, it's clear that his actual inspiration is Joey Ramone up in the top right. Mystery solved.
Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain
Emmylou Harris circa the '70's.
The Bourdain hair posts keep me laughing. :)
Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain
Schwarzenegger as Conan the Barbarian:
http://www.kbuckmaster.co.uk/jesterjapan/images/MagConan1.jpg
;-)
Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain
I miss my center part......ahhhh the bad ol' days!
Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain
He might have had all that hair, but Howard Stern still does. At least Bourdain had the sense to get it cut.
Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain
More likely hair inspiration: Frank Zappa.
Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain
I guess I'm gonna have to make a part 2: Alice Cooper, Ozzie Osbourne, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen. Who else?
Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain
what about Alice Cooper?
Bacon Bra
Sabrina,
Most of the women I know - love giving sensual, sexual, fantasial pleasure to the men they adore. That's part of the joy for them in being in a relationship. That's part of the joy of being the feminine joy to the man in their life.
It's OK that you take offense. But, it makes me sad. I am sad for you if you do not have a relationship with a man in which you delight in delighting him. I am sad for you if you do not have a relationship in which you both delight in delighting the other - using your specific feminine and masculine souls - delighting the specific masculine and feminine spirit of the other.
Michael
Bacon Bra
Certainly gives new meaning to "burning your bra" !!!!
Out of Focus?
@FFC -- I love your feistiness here, always entertaining, but I agree with Chiff on this one. NO "off-topic" boards here, please. There's no quicker way to poison a site. If people want to offend others with their immaturity and stupidity, they can go MySpace. :)
Out of Focus?
I think you guys are great! I'm new as well, and I make time each day just to buzz through and see what everyone's up to. Just when life is getting way too serious (no pun intended), I find a post that has me rolling on the kitchen floor! My poor dog thinks I've lost it! Most of my friends think that cooking is a necessary evil to sustain life, and devote very little time or energy to it. You are collectively my cooking friends and I'm glad to know you.
Josh Ozersky in 'Edible Brooklyn'
Whoa, "paki"?? Does he also like "chink" food and "nigger" plates?
Out of Focus?
@ All - This site has been one of the best times for me. Personally, I have been through a TON O' S--T in the past year and food and all things related to food are like my "woobie". With all the thoughts, opinions and insight, I have grown in my kitchen and in my food knowledge. For that I thank you all and I hope this site NEVER changes! (_)? to you Chiff, so how about a martini glass?
Out of Focus?
@Chiff0nade -- Yes, I completely understand, and would never want to disturb the wonderful balance here. It's a mellow, polite and professional atmosphere.
Out of Focus?
I think it's all JEP's fault...
(just kidding, but I sure do miss her)
Okay. What the heck. I'll step up and shoulder a good bit of the blame... at least for any recent changes in the tone of the chat that may have been caused by my month or two of being AWOL...
(bwahahaha.... as if I have anywhere near that level of influence)
;-p
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This is fantastic. You have to admit Chewbacca is really rocking the look.