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Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
Vivace is the best in town, though there are many places mentioned here that are great as well. Just don't do the tourist thing and go to the first sbux in the pike place market. The coffee there is as shitty as it is in any sbux.
What Your Beer Says About You
Bud = McDonalds
Need I say more?
praise for PBS
@lemonfair I'm gonna stay in my corner for this one, thanks.
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laser/infrared thermometer recommendations
Not to dis on your hubby, but what good is reading the surface temp of something you're cooking on a grill? It's the internal temp you should be concerned about, right? Am I missing something?
Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
Vivace is the best in town, though there are many places mentioned here that are great as well. Just don't do the tourist thing and go to the first sbux in the pike place market. The coffee there is as shitty as it is in any sbux.
What Your Beer Says About You
Bud = McDonalds
Need I say more?
praise for PBS
@lemonfair I'm gonna stay in my corner for this one, thanks.
In Season: Brussels Sprouts
Sorry, guys, but those little buds of vile make me wanna puke. Every time, any preparation.
Top Ten Worst Halloween 'Candies'
If I didn't live in an apartment building with no kids in it I'd be giving out and full sized candy bar AND a red bull to every kid. HAHAHA!!! HALLOWEEN IS FOR KIDS! SUCK IT PARENTS!
praise for PBS
Create! I love some of the food shows, wish they did more. Ming, ATK, CC, Diary of a foodie, even the bittman/mario/GP show is good sometimes.
But damn, the ads! Dear Create, please please please shoots some new promos. Quit showing the exact same ads in the exact same sequence during every break. It's freaking me out. That's some Gitmo shit right there.
And what exactly is the deal with creeptastic P. Allen Smith and his garden home? (Where children are lost and never found.)
And "Learning to Sew with Stroked Out Lady"? Um... :(
What is Gourmet magazine's font for their logo?
I was gonna say, yeah, it's customized.
dinner in NYC
Very nice Italian dinner + NYC = Batali? Right?
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
My freezer door is packed full of several differnet types of...super 8 film. I brought a whole bunch back in art school and didn't get around to using all of it. And I've got a few reels that have been shot but not developed, the contents of which I've completely blanked on. HAHA MYSTERIOUS STUDENT ART FILMS!!!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
There's a guy here in Seattle that does restaurant reviews under the name "surly gourmand".
Where do you put condiment sauce on your burger.
Here's the build, top to bottom:
Top bun
Ketchup
Cheese
Patty
Tomato
Lettuce
Mayo/sauce/wtvr
Bottom bun
Keep in mind that when you take a bite of the burger it gets flipped over in your mouth within a couple chews.
Any food you could eat daily til' you kick the bucket?!
I could easily, EASILY drink a gallon of milk a day. I need to lease a cow.
The Most Unhealthy Thing You've Ever Made
Y'all need to relax. Just becuase you're not eating quinoa and steamed kale everyday doesn't make everything else "naughty".
The Most Unhealthy Thing You've Ever Made
Y'all need to relax. Just becuase you're not eating quinoa and steamed kale everyday doesn't make everything else "naughty".
Help for a picky vegetarian?!
You should look into Indian cuisine. Mostly veg, and it doesn't have to be spicy.
Help for a picky vegetarian?!
You should look into Indian cuisine. Mostly veg, and it doesn't have to be spicy.
Your Clever SE Name
I'm not a sailor, nor have I ever been in the navy. I got the nickname in college for my surly demeanor and it just stuck, though the only place I'm surly anymore is on the line at work.
Meat Master Can Tell Cow's Age, Gender, and Breed After One Bite
Wow. Can he also tell what the cow's name was?
@redfish- bummer.
sailordave: What did you end up doing for pro style pot pies?
@salpico- we did the last week in my kitchen and the students loved it but my quest to serve cute little pies is stil underway...
sailordave: What did you end up doing for pro style pot pies?
@mmc- that would be great if you could look that up....I'd love it thanx!
Critic-Turned-Cook: The Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Kitchen
Every time I see an ad for fraternity chef on craigslist a start drooling...it would be a lot of fun but also a ton of work. Sorority chef, though...
How Do You Slip the Waiter Extra Tip Money?
@climbhighak--how can you throat punch a buddy if his head is up his ass?
laser/infrared thermometer recommendations
Thought I don't have one yet, (it's on my list too), I have used one. They can come in really handy for tempering chocolate. since you have to stir so much to keep things moving and get the chocolate to very specific temperatures.. a quick hit with the laser is much easier than other methods I have used.
laser/infrared thermometer recommendations
@sailordave--from what I understand some people like to use them for calibrating specialized ovens or tweaking the grill temp. Over on Slice, Adam wrote an awesome article about a pizzeria in Portland, Oregon, Apizza Scholls that shows the owner with his infrared thermometer (nice photo Ed!) which he uses to make sure his oven is at optimum temperature. I thought it kind of looked like a speed gun.
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
@nightowl, are you suppossed to refrigerate tapioca? i have it in my pantry.
In Season: Brussels Sprouts
The brussel sprouts have produced very well this season but as the season has come to a close I notice that the leaves atop as well as down the stalk look so beautiful, I have not heard of eating these leaves but we love cabbage, collards, and the sprouts and would like to make something with these leaves. If anyone has tried them or knows of a receipe... or for that matter a reason not to eat them ....please let me know .....
Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
It is Vivace's world and we are just living in it. I like the one on Broadway the best (sidewalk bar), but all are amazing.
Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
Even though Stumptown is from Portland, it is amazing and you should definitely seek them out. They have two locations on Capital Hill, both near some excellent restaurants and bars.
Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
I like Cafe Ladro for the espresso drinks and Cafe Vita (Queen City Blend) for the beans to take home.
Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
sailordave, you took the words right out of my mouth! I'd rather we had Dunkin' Donuts instead of Starbucks on every corner here.
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
Fridge door inventory:
Butter saver shelf: carton of eggs, half a lime
Shelf 1: butter, ketchup, small cans of pineapple juice, a pineapple fruit cup, a bottle of fruit smoothie drink, 8 oz glass bottle of Dr Pepper
Shelf 2: spray margarine, peanut butter, sugar free strawberry preserves, bottled bbq sauce, tabasco, cream cheese, box of baking soda in a ziploc, cold brew coffee concentrate
Shelf 3: bottle of aloe vera infused lotion, bottle of sriracha, bottle of balsamic viniagrette, bottle of ranch dressing, bottle of Cristalino, sour mix
Shelf 4: chocolate syrup, sugar free chocolate syrup, hazelnut flavored syrup, 2 kinds of homemade bbq sauce, white vinegar, hummus, maraschino cherries, tapioca pearls
Some of this is undoubtedly completely weird.
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
I also have Dianas Spicy Southwest in my refrigerator! I brought it back from a trip to Nova Scotia.
When it comes to strange, hmmmm...strawberry vodka? Habanero Peach Preserves, szechuan salad dressing from the chinese market (I still have no idea what to do with it), yellow curry sauce, tandoor marinade, garlic scape pesto.
I also have a jar of Baconaise, not the stuff you have on the website, the packaged stuff not made with bacon.
Wasabi dressing from my trip to Vermont. I could go on and on...
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
organic plain yogurt
butter
mozzarella cheese
2 types of soy sauce
oyster sauce
ketchup
dried up tahini
strawberry jam
Miracle Whip
Diana's Spicy Southwest marinade
stale Japanese vinaigrette
spare rib sauce
hoisin sauce
General Tao sauce
Italian dressing
Cesar salad dressing
molasses
sweet & sour sauce
yeast
canned cat & dog food
What Your Beer Says About You
Mexican beers are great... no not Corona, Sol, or Modelo... but Carta Blanca, Noche Buena, Tecate and Negra Modelo.
www.tobp.com for some great reviews
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
@angelfood thanks for the sorghum ideas!
In Season: Brussels Sprouts
My favorite sprout recipe is from Joy of Cooking. Halve the sprouts. Over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, place sprouts cut side down in the butter, place lid on skillet, turn heat to medium low and leave covered for 15-20 minutes. Check with fork for tenderness. Toss with sea salt and black pepper. Fresh parmesan is optional, but delicious!
In Season: Brussels Sprouts
Favorite fall weekend breakfast: Brussel sprout hash with bacon & potatoes and a poached egg sitting on top. Outrageous!
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
Here's what to do with that sorghum: drizzle it over cornmeal pancakes
CORNMEAL PANCAKES FOR 2 ( recipe can be doubled )
3/4 cups cornmeal
3/4 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
generous 1/3 cup unbleached flour
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1 egg
1 tablespoon light brown sugar or honey
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup milk
Mix cornmeal with salt. Pour boiling water over and set aside.
Sift together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
Beat egg with oil and brown sugar. Stir in milk till well combined, then add to cornmeal. Mix well.
Stir in flour till just combined.
Cook on hot griddle. Serve with lashings of butter and sorghum. Sausage on the side goes well, as do fried apples. I don't eat meat so use Morningstar Farms links instead.
Now that frosty mornings are here, these should go down pretty good.
The best way to eat sorghum is fried grits but I can't find good white grits anymore....
In Season: Brussels Sprouts
I had amazing brussels sprouts over the weekend at a tapas place called The Vanderbilt in Brooklyn. The menu said it had sriracha, lime, and honey. Whatever they did to it, it was so friggin tasty. I dream about these brussels sprouts.
In Season: Brussels Sprouts
Two of my favorites:
Sliced Brussels Saute'
Onions, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Brussels Sprouts Julienned and sauteed in Butter
And
Crispy Roast Brussels Sprouts:
Trim and Halve sprouts. Coat in Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper. Arrange face down on baking sheet. Bake at 350 till Sprouts begin to brown. Eat as a side dish... or pop 'em like popcorn!
In Season: Brussels Sprouts
In the latest GQ issue, there is a Momofuku-inspired recipe for deelish brussel sprouts. The trick is to sautee them face down first in butter to get the carmelization and then throw them in the oven.
Also, bacon and sriracha.
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
All the usual things plus a jar of Garlic Jelly that I got at the Farmer's Market where my son sells the beef & pork from his ranch.
In Season: Brussels Sprouts
I had the best brussel sprouts I've ever had in my entire life recently at the new DBGB in NYC. They were far from healthy though but full on flavor.
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
just about everything i thought was odd has been listed! i have evian spray
for my hot flashes, but peppermint is a great idea. i live in arizona, so
i keep my lipsticks there, and, i'm embarrassed to say, cigarettes, too...
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
@ jerzee-- how about doing some pineapple in light rum and apricots in the eau di vie?
What strange things are in the door of your fridge?
Butter section:
-Butter
-baking yeast
-2 soup spoons (for when I have puffy eyes)
1st shelf:
-Brita pitcher
-sm bottle water
-toasted sesame oil
-maple syrup
-aging bottle of blueberry preserves
-Thai red curry paste that I don't know what to do with but it sounded good when I bought it
-aging bottle of horseradish (I keep forgetting to get some more)
-tabasco
-porcini powder (I LOVE this stuff!)
-Joy perfume
-Origins eye depuffer (which I keep forgetting about)
2nd shelf
-club soda
-big bottle of pelegino
-vermouth
-a beer (which will be gone shortly after I get home)
-almond oil
-low-sodium soy sauce (which I hate but I can't quite bring myself to throw it out)
-Pearl River Mushroom soy sauce (THIS is the stuff that I do use)
-HP sauce (fell for an englishman a couple years ago and I thought he'd like it... he's ancient history but the sauce lives on forever)
-A1 sauce
-the everpresent ketchup
-4 kinds of mustard
-taco sauce
-chili sauce
So all in all nothing too terribly odd.
@wasliche-- I didn't know abut storing your birth control in the fridge (was never a problem... still isn't... Viva la Menopause!!!!)
@jerzee-- I have got to try those cherries, they sound wonderful!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Hard to choose. I started out in food blog land with I Was Just Hungry.
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Website: http://@tournant
Location: Seattle
About: Line cook aspiring to become a chef by running an underground restaurant--Tournant
Favorite foods: Whatever I'm currently trying to master.
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Not to dis on your hubby, but what good is reading the surface temp of something you're cooking on a grill? It's the internal temp you should be concerned about, right? Am I missing something?