Serious Eats: Patrick

What would you make if you had two days off and were housebound

Demi-glace.

Taste Test: Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Am I the only person who wants an Oreo for just the cookie? I wish they'd do even a limited run of Oreos without the filling.

Patrick_777 at 11:36AM on 07/22/11

From Drinks

Homebrewing: American Pale Ale

On brew day and also bottling day, I keep a couple of spray bottles with Star-San on-hand throughout the process and spray down nearly everything (including my hands and forearms) as I go. Don't ever fear the foam either...

Patrick_777 at 7:41PM on 01/31/11

From Talk

Kind of gross, and I probably shouldn't eat it, but can't resist

Any kind of Totino's Crisp Crust pizza, nearly burned with a mountain of pre-shredded "cheese" on top. That's a single serving right?

Hormel Hot Tamales with cheese, eaten with tortilla chips and a spoon.

Ranch Style Beans with a load of preshredded cheese (see a pattern here?) melted in it along with a handful of Lil' Smokies sausages.

My current run is the big box of Hot Tamales cinnamon candy that you find in drug stores for $1 a box beside the Mike & Ikes and Raisinets. I can finish off an entire 6 oz box in one sitting, then the hypoglycemia kicks in and I need something else sugary. The neverending cycle.

Patrick_777 at 1:27AM on 01/22/11

From Sweets

Edible DIY: Paula Deen's Homemade Kit Kat Bars

I agree with @seriousb here. This is a poor excuse to use the Kit Kat name, and a double turn-off because it came from Deen.

I would, however, like to see a proper in-home reproduction of the real thing though.

Patrick_777 at 10:37AM on 01/19/11

From Drinks

What Makes Peaberry Coffee So Special?

@jkdrummer You're absolutely right. I just picked up several pounds of PNG Wahgi Peaberry to replace my dwindling supply. It's my favorite everyday coffee when roasted to Full City+ slightly into Vienna...Cheap and near perfect.

Patrick_777 at 2:20AM on 01/18/11

From A Hamburger Today

Big America Burgers are Back at McDonald's in Japan

My next burger night is going to feature a home-made Manhattan.

Patrick_777 at 8:13PM on 01/07/11

From Talk

Best General Purpose Cookbook

The BHG binder has been my standard for decades, but for classical and basic recipes and techniques, I really like The Professional Chef. It's big, pricey and you have to down-convert the recipes for smaller batches, but it's incomparable for learning to cook.

Patrick_777 at 2:42PM on 09/11/10

From Recipes