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A Family Friendly Burger at Dish in La Cañada Flintridge, California
The baby is a "germline?" What's that?
Video: Awkward Orderer
@redfish....I cried I laughed so hard (and I am a guilty party!) "You are NOT on Death Row"....LOLOLOL!
The Secret Ingredient: Crème Fraîche
Your parents obviously didn't educate you to respond (my emphasis): "No, THANK YOU" or "No, my parents don't allow this."
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Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
There ain't no love like pet love!
My thoughts are with you....
A Family Friendly Burger at Dish in La Cañada Flintridge, California
The baby is a "germline?" What's that?
Video: Awkward Orderer
@redfish....I cried I laughed so hard (and I am a guilty party!) "You are NOT on Death Row"....LOLOLOL!
The Secret Ingredient: Crème Fraîche
Your parents obviously didn't educate you to respond (my emphasis): "No, THANK YOU" or "No, my parents don't allow this."
Healthy & Delicious: Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
Luuci...don't feel bad! Learn to Google. You go to google.com. If you just typed in the word "chiffondae," you would have gotten LOTS of links to let you know what it means.
The Hungry Cyclist, In Search of The Americas’ Best Eats
Why isn't "Columbia" fixed??
Grilling: Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Portobellos
Am I the only one to notice that the ubiquitous "10-oz. package of frozen spinach" is now NINE ounces???
Instant Potatoes & Other Embarrassing Food Stuff
JerzeeTomato - what do you mean "when you dehydrate something the carb count goes down"???? Starch (carbohydrate) is a solid. If you dehydrate something with water in it, you make it MORE solid. Therefore, 4 oz. of potato flakes are going to have MORE carbs than 4 oz. of potato, which has water in it. Your comment just doesn't make scientific sense.
Shopping Like a Private Chef with Boston's Kenny Jervis
"For most of us, heading to five different markets before dinner may not be feasible."
This is one of the most ridiculous articles you have ever posted!
Critic-Turned-Cook Misses Gravy Train
'After 15 years of countless meals and hundreds of reviews, I was on the brink of total burn out. (Oh no! Not another over-the-top beet salad! I’m going to scream if I’m served another silly slider. Or deep-fried mac-and-cheese! Please, just bring me a dry piece of toast.)'
You were an unpleasant reviewer in Seattle.
Grilling: Lighting the Fire Without Lighter Fluid
What's a newspaper?
Discovering the Fifth Taste at Umami Burger in Los Angeles
Please learn how to be a food writer.
"The So Cal is good, but didn’t come together as well for me."
What the h does THAT mean?
Served: Customer Servicing
Nasty story...a good story would be if you had turned around and shared the cab on such a night....
Read; Top to Bottom or Bottom to Top...?
Bottom to top. I follow threads/references. How can you do that the other way?
Why can't you give us a choice?
Dinner Tonight: Pan De Elote (Mexican Pan Cornbread)
Happy Thanksgiving - but where is the pic of the finished product? Otherwise, you're just posting recipes from somebody else's book...not proving you did it yourself.
Thanksgiving Photos from 'Life': Turkey Bride
Based on other photos in this series, it appears Ms. Ehrhart used turkey feathers in all her bridal party's dresses.
Proves once more that you can NEVER, EVER wear a bridesmaid's dress anywhere EVER AGAIN....
Alien Fruits and Vegetables
Wish you would identify what's in the pic. Kinda useless unless we know.
In Defense of Breakfast: A Morning Manifesto
My favorite winter breakfast is capellini with mushroom jar sauce.
I know it sounds weird...but measure out 2 oz. of capellini (TJ's)...spoon about 2 tbsp. of jar sauce (your choice) into the bottom of a bowl...cook pasta for 1 min. in a small pan of boiling water...drain...plunk into the sauce...nuke for 1 min. to let the pasta absorb the sauce...then top with grated parm-romano (TJ's - keep in the freezer).
You start the day feeling warm and well-loved in less than 5 min.!
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 40: Yes, We Can!
The day after the election, I wanted to bring something into the office to celebrate the outcome. I took the subway to the Doughnut Plant on New York's Lower East Side and ordered a dozen donuts: two peanut butter and jelly; two coconut cream; two roasted chestnut; two blackout donuts; two cranberry yeast donuts; and two tres leches beauties.
We nibbled on them all day. I only augmented the donuts with a cup of vegetarian mushroom bean soup. Did I limit my caloric intake by taking only small bites of various donuts. Who knows? I certainly didn't eat as many donuts as I could have.
I am going to be very flip here - but why did you do this? I guess I just don't get it.
You actively chose to get something for the office that was not healthy for anyone. Why?
...And then you are proud of starving yourself on a cup of soup.
I love reading this blog...but it sounds like you have a dysfunctional thing going on.
All I'm saying is, think about it. What did you accomplish? If you don't buy the donuts, they won't ruin anyone's day. How many people in the office felt bad about themselves afterwards?
It just seems to me to be a wrong way to celebrate.
Diabetic Recipes...I'm going to scream...
I mean this kindly, but maybe this lady doesn't want food "pushed" on her. Something to think about.
Trader Joe's Favorites?
I just checked this out from the library:
Cooking With All Things Trader Joe's
Homemade yogurt -- my second attempt
mrsmoosie...DON'T sweeten your yogurt before you make it!!!
I can't emphasize that enough!!
If you actually need fruit, sugar, etc., add them AFTER the yogurt is made.
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
How ironic that Hannah HOWARD...didn't get that it's HOWARD Shultz...jest sayin' ;)
The Secret Ingredient: Crème Fraîche
Thanks for the tip to use creme fraiche in mac 'n' cheese. I had some homemade stuff that needed to find a tasty home: http://eatcheapeatwelleatup.com/2009/09/08/you-fraiche-thing/
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
Brassy was pound for pound the greatest hound dog the world has ever seen. He pursued food with ingenuity, stealth and sheer athleticism. Once Marcia and I picked up a Carnegie Deli corned beef sandwich for Vicky, who was convalescing and had expressed that somewhat out-of-character craving. Before I had two feet in the door Brass charged like a wounded tiger and leaped impossibly high, given his short legs and considerable girth. I pulled my arm up in the nick of time, saving Vicky's lunch, but Brass earned my eternal respect that day. RIP, Brassy. We'll miss you.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
Someplace in Doggy Heaven Brass is communicating with our dear departed Suzy Beagle, his soulmate. Suzy ate crayons and balloons with gusto. She got into the garbage can and devoured the skeletal remains of 6 barbecued chickens. Forget that bit about never giving chicken bones to a dog, she did fine. She did, however, become a bit bloated, after eating 5 lbs of ditalini and then taking a long drink, however the 5 pounds of blood meal fertilizer went down just fine.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
Brass's story brought bake lovely memories of our wonderful "Puppy" - a mixed breed terrier of dubious parentage and who blessed our lives for 19 years. She, too, was a serious eater, and our favorite Puppy story is the year that she was left in our van with a gift wrapped FIVE POUND box of See's Candy for approximately two minutes, while I stepped out of the van to mail some letters. In that two minutes, Puppy managed to open the box of candy and devour every single piece! Thank God she was not chocolate sensitive. We took her to the vet, who said basically to wait and see what happens. What happened was that Puppy went home and slept for about two days straight and following that short rehab period, was fine. I'd like to say she never tried to eat any more candy, but that would be a lie, since no food was safe from her skinny little terrier self. I still miss her very much twenty-five years later.
Thank you for the lovely story.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
Ed and Vicki,
What a wonderful piece abt Brassy. Another passing of an era, like college graduation.... I still remember you "just walking the dog" in the morning -- staying 2 blocks behind W when he first started going to school on his own. Time moves on but the memories continue to glow--
Best, Gael
Discovering the Fifth Taste at Umami Burger in Los Angeles
Just perfect---the meat to bun ratio is ideal to the last bite. I had the Manly Burger, and the porkbelly was a perfect addition. The ketchup was heavy on the anise, but the burger didn't need it. This is my favorite burger next to the one at Olives in Las Vegas at the Bellagio and the one at the Left Bank at the On The Ave hotel in NYC's Upper West Side. Umami is my new "go to" burger in LA.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
My favorite obit ever. May we all be remembered for such a well lived life.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
@ArlynD; I'm sure he is. I hope to share some of mine with him someday. There may not be a heaven, but dogs need something better anyway. A land of endless squirrels to chase and muddy bogs to run through, and where treats are copious and delicious. And the last bite of hotdog always falls just between their hopeful paws.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
I once walked into Ed and Vicky's kitchen and caught Brass actually pushing a chair closer to a counter so that he could climb up and reach some food!
A sandwich "shared" with Brass always tasted better. I hope he's sharing one with Jasper right now.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
Thanks for sharing your memories of Brass--sounds like a wonderful dog who was just right for your home. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
My sincere condolences.
When I lost my dog, it took me ages to finish a whole sandwich by myself...he knew he would always get the last bite, and would wait patiently for it.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
As sad as it is to lose a pet, it is wonderful to read a tribute as sweet and funny as your memories of Brass. What a great dog. As I read your post, I couldn't help but remember similar Thanksgivings and missing food mysteries of my own with my old Lab, Checkers.
In memory of Brass, I will let my dogs do the dishes tomorrow...and I will eat pie and make sure there is plenty left on the plates.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
I am so sorry for your loss and hugged Wags a bit closer tonight, Losing a pet is not easy and my heart is with you!. Doesn't make it any easier, but on reading the above - lots of us care!
PS, my daughter has a black lab that does the dishes too. It's a trip to watch.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
Only funny now 3 years later. I had to put my beagle down around the same age. Seeing those pictures reminds me how he once tore a cabinet door of its hinges to get at garbage. He also was able to open an oven door and remove a pizza, eating 8 slices(well, he ate 4 and hid another 4 under various couch cushions), we only knew he ate the pizza because there was sauce all over his fat little face. Good stuff. All that aside, I am so sorry, sir.
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass
Oh, Ed... My heart goes out to you and your family. I have my own furry "first rinse cycle" and he's 12. He, too, is a Serious Eater my BF insists I turned him into an Italian because his favorite food is bread - The crustier the better.
(((Hugs to you.))) And all who know this kind of hurt.
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
"You can get a better egg sandwich at any corner deli."
If you live somewhere that HAS corner delis. Our only breakfast options are a bad McD, Chick Fil A (gag), or Hardees. So we are VERRRRRY happy to have Starbucks' breakfast sandwiches!!!!!!!!!!
A Family Friendly Burger at Dish in La Cañada Flintridge, California
@pthom - 'In sexually reproducing organisms, the cells of the germline form gametes and establish a physical link, an unbroken chain, from generation to generation' -- that definition is cribbed from E. Jane Albert Hubbard and David Greenstein's intro in WormBook, but they are the biologists so I thought it better to use their version than my own. I was making a joke suggesting that my friend's baby had demonstrated a superior genetic make up because she was attracted to the burger.
The Secret Ingredient: Crème Fraîche
Yum. Tonight I made blueberry creme fraiche ice cream. It was amazing.
Video: Awkward Orderer
That was cute. I enjoyed it. I invited guests out to eat before and something similar happened with them. Not as extreme, but funny nonetheless.
I like to get to know the place ahead of time. Get the menu, snoop around a little bit, ask for suggestions...that way, when I get there I can relax (I'm an ingredient investigator).
Good video!
Scott
Served: Customer Servicing
Some of those bus lines are okay. I use BusJunction to filter out the bad ones and see which ones have bathrooms, wifi, outlets, etc. The Chinatown buses aren't all that bad.
Video: Awkward Orderer
That's pretty stupid actually...All the parts pretty well overplayed.
Video: Awkward Orderer
That got a little over ridiculous with the gun shooting part.
It's probably actually a good idea to always know what you want if you are on death row. A slow orderer will have their hide chapped before they figure out their last meal.
The Secret Ingredient: Crème Fraîche
I used the zucchini when I made it and I think it helped also with giving the casserole a bit more moisture. Next time I will probably double the amount, since once shredded it cooks away to almost nothing and you can't really taste it (IMHO).
The Secret Ingredient: Crème Fraîche
@Chanteuse: The zucchini is there simply because whenever I make anything that is purely white (as in carbs and cheese), I convince myself that adding a vegetable will lighten the situation. Misled, I know, but I also just really love zucchini with thyme and cream. But all means, leave it out, or replace it if you like with broccoli florets or cauliflower or even prosciutto. I hope you enjoy it!
The Secret Ingredient: Crème Fraîche
In regards to the Mac and Cheese recipe. What does the Zucchini do to the recipe? Will it be horrendous w/out?
I really don't like zucchini.
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There ain't no love like pet love!
My thoughts are with you....