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Num Pang Sandwich Shop: What's in a Name? A Lot, As It Turns Out

First off it was SMALL. Note using CAPS to write small is kind of opposite, i am aware, i am just calling it out.

I found it to be expensive...this does have to do with the cost/size value.

The pork was good, juicy, tasty,...i could absolutely do without the honey. It took me to a "fusion" place in my mind where i did not want to be.
The kiosk-y feel is well loved..street food esque, and the menu is not finicky and overdone. Very positive points!

Overall i will go again to try another type.. but my go to is still authentic down n dirty banh mi elsewhere.

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Shrimp Scampi in NYC?

Thanks!.. i am a butter whore but i am looking for an outing experience.

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What would your last meal be?

Chicken In a Biscuit &
Aerosol bacon cheese in a can

..then onto the champagne.

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From Serious Eats: New York

Num Pang Sandwich Shop: What's in a Name? A Lot, As It Turns Out

First off it was SMALL. Note using CAPS to write small is kind of opposite, i am aware, i am just calling it out.

I found it to be expensive...this does have to do with the cost/size value.

The pork was good, juicy, tasty,...i could absolutely do without the honey. It took me to a "fusion" place in my mind where i did not want to be.
The kiosk-y feel is well loved..street food esque, and the menu is not finicky and overdone. Very positive points!

Overall i will go again to try another type.. but my go to is still authentic down n dirty banh mi elsewhere.

From Talk

Shrimp Scampi in NYC?

Thanks!.. i am a butter whore but i am looking for an outing experience.

From Talk

What would your last meal be?

Chicken In a Biscuit &
Aerosol bacon cheese in a can

..then onto the champagne.

From Talk

I don't have a ___ in my kitchen and I don't want one.

Garlic Press/slicer.

Avocado Slicer.

Warped thin & crappy cutting board.

From Talk

Le Creuset: Is it worth it?

Try this.... Kawaguchi i-mono series.
I recently ran into these at a product design show.
I have not used them but i am really interested...

>>> Japanese - All new - half the weight - more strength

http://www.kawaguchicci.or.jp/i-mono/global/index.html

Performance is key for me in the kitchen, but i am very very picky for the look/design also.

I own Staub and love it because it is all those things we expect for an expensive high quality cast iron dutch oven PLUS it looks really cool and does not have that Martha Stewart daintiness that LC has. The emphasized hard lines of Staub, including their brass handles is attractive for me. So far i have no complaints for Staub. I chose Staub over LC because of the look/design, & because Staub offers matte black.

From A Hamburger Today

Happy 55th Birthday to Dick's Drive-In in Seattle

Dick's is the ultimate spot for post drinking.
The crowd is friendly (because it is in Seattle) and you will find people from every income level & walk of life in line with you.

The burgers are small-ish but very really satisfying and they ooze of Americana.
You always have money left over for more burgers because it is so friggin cheap!

From Talk

Help Me Perfect My Stovetop Espresso Maker Coffee

There are a few people hinting at Aluminum being potentially bad for you. Does anyone have "real" worries about this.. should I???

Should i trade in for a stainless machine?

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Help Me Perfect My Stovetop Espresso Maker Coffee

I have a German perfectionist friend that told me to keep the top open until it is about to spurt all over. Then close it for the final bit. Supposedly by keeping it closed it will create condensation on the lid that drips back down and dilutes the espresso.

I also keep the heat at about med-high.. i have a 3 cup which is fairly small in the world of Bialetti Moka Express. Another reason to keep the heat down from full blast is that the handle will melt and burn in the lowest area making your Moka Express look sad.

From Serious Eats

Weekend Book Giveaway: 'American Cheeses'

Washington State University's Creamery - Aged cheddar called "Cougar Gold" in a cool metal can!

From A Hamburger Today

Would You Send Back an Overcooked Burger?

Ive done it but i got really nasty looks and a brief explanation that they thought they heard me say "well". Well???
It makes me nervous though.. what are they doing to my second burger??? !!!

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

Skirt Steak!!!
Visually it is a beautifully marbled and striated cut that begs to be cooked quickly over high heat. Skirt steak takes on seasoning well and when cooked perfectly it has a pink juicy center and a crunchy fire kissed outside.

From Talk

What do you put on pasta?

Nattou... Nattou spaghetti is an amazing way to use nattou in a cooked dish as much of it's usage is just a topping for rice or alone.
I recommend some red chilis, butter and shoyu. You can even dot it with parsley at the end and cook it with some onion or shallots.

From Serious Eats: New York

Sweet Ticket Giveaway, Week 3: Pichet Ong's Guilty Pleasure Sweet

Smores:, the graham crackers had to be cracked just right so they were squares from the original rectangles, and i had to pack as many marshmallows & chocolates as i could fit on the surface to glue the graham lid down. Mmmm.. they smelled amazing as they expanded and bloated to perfection!

From Serious Eats: New York

Num Pang Sandwich Shop: What's in a Name? A Lot, As It Turns Out

Times must be touch; they're cutting back on the amount of grated carrots, cucumbers and cilantro they put on the sandwiches. I think I got 5 strips of grated carrot on the Veal Meatball Sandwich .. none of th emeatballs were sliced in half ... it looked like the guy just threw the stuff on the bread, flipped over the top half of the sandwich, stuck it in a styrofoam box and handed it to me. I was pleased with the taste of the meatballs but the sandwich I got was nothing like the one pictured above!

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Taste Test: Mustard

I'm not sure which category it would go in, its probably more of a hot sauce, but I have to turn you all on to Dave's Gourmet Hurtin' Habanero & Honey Mustard: http://www.davesgourmet.peachhost.com/ct_PRdahhm.htm.
Its thick enough to be spreadable for your sandwich, and so hot you cant stand it but so sweet you can't resist - there's nothing better with cold, day-old pot roast.

From Serious Eats

Taste Test: Mustard

Maille is what all the best Chefs in the world use. Dijon, stone ground, you name it - Maille wins.

From Serious Eats

Taste Test: Mustard

39 mustards? Wow! Impressive. I'm a French's fan myself - good old fashioned yellow mustard is fine with me.

From Serious Eats

Taste Test: Mustard

After participating in this thread a few days ago, I came across this great website, and have already placed an order for some exotic mustards:

http://www.mustardmuseum.com/

From Serious Eats

Taste Test: Mustard

as I will repeat from my previous comment::
does anyone know of this Heinz french mustard? It's got the color and consistency of baby poop (I dunno guys... that was my memory as a 22-year-old drunk off of fish and chips) but not really spicy. I can't even find a similar product in America!
But yes, horseradish mustards RULE!

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Taste Test: Mustard

Kosciusko Beer mustard is also wonderful.

From Serious Eats

Taste Test: Mustard

Here is an Oregonian praising all that is BEAVER. They have the best honey mustard and their prepared horesradish is to die for!

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Taste Test: Mustard

1. Sorry, but Grey Poupon is really not very good. 2. Maille is OK, if fresh. 3. Hands down best Dijon mustard for the the price is Wegman's. OK, it's not available everywhere, but if you can get it, then get it. Only mustard that has a freshness warning on the label. 4. Lowensenf is also good, but pricey compared with Wegman's. 5. When Cook's Illustrated tested Dijon mustards several years ago, Roland came out on top. Still not as good as Wegman's but better than Maille.

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Taste Test: Mustard

There's a chain of stores in the U.K. and Europe called Oil&Vinegar. They also have several branches in the States. They sell just about every brand and type of mustard available. My #1 fave is Oil&Vinegar Garlic Mustard. It's not particularly hot but I guarantee that your friends will know that you've used it. Listerine anyone?

From Serious Eats

Taste Test: Mustard

Growing up the only mustard we had in the house was Red Pelican, which was a Belgian-style spicy brown made in Detroit. Unfortunately it's no longer in production. I've spent countless dollars and hours searching for a replacement, and Zatarain's Creole Mustard is the closest I've ever found. It definitely deserves a place of honor on this list.

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Taste Test: Mustard

Weber's Horseradish Mustard. A Buffalo NY classic and nothing better for hot dogs, polish sausage, or ham sandwiches.

From Serious Eats

Taste Test: Mustard

I'm suprised that no has mentioned Bauer's mustard. It's made in Maspeth and can be purchased at Karl Ehmer stores.

From Serious Eats

Taste Test: Mustard

I feel your pain when judging yellow mustard. I'll stick with my French's, thank you anyway. I am really sad to see that you can't find anything good to eat with Zatarain's, how about frying some tasty ham, melting a slice of Kraft American cheese and then placing it between 2 slices of toast with a leafy piece of lettuce? YUMMY!!!!!!

From Serious Eats

Taste Test: Mustard

I'm surprised no one took powdered mustard (in the familiar yellow can), mixed it with enough vinegar (or you can use water) to bring it to the desired consistancy, and then let it marinate for a few minutes. That'll warm your tonsils.

From Serious Eats

Taste Test: Mustard

@nezrite--two days later, I'm still chuckling. Thanks for pointing it out.

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Taste Test: Mustard

Cooks Illustrated (Cook's Country?) recently did a Dijon mustard testing, and picked Grey Poupon first, and Maille second. A year or two back, Consumer Reports did a mustard review: they observed that the heat of Grey Poupon decreased with time. I observed the same thing, but an unopened refrigerated jar was still hot after the first jar (from a two-pack from Sam's) had gone tame.

From A Hamburger Today

Would You Send Back an Overcooked Burger?

I'd be afraid of what would come back, so I wouldn't send it back, but I would not go back to that restaurant again.

From Serious Eats: New York

Num Pang Sandwich Shop: What's in a Name? A Lot, As It Turns Out

I'm a portion size hog as much as anyone else, but these sandwiches are DEFINITELY not small. No, you won't get a five dollar footlong here, but they dont skiimp on the meat/fixins and the flavor is off the charts.

GET THE PORK BELLY SPECIAL.

From Talk

What would your last meal be?

5 big macs, large pepperoni pizza, 30 buffalo wings with franks red hot sauce and blue cheese dressing, pint of reeses peanut butter ice cream, a bottle of jack and a 2 liter of coke, 7 tylenol pms

From Talk

I don't have a ___ in my kitchen and I don't want one.

Random thoughts on what is already here-
Microwave for kids- when you have a 9 yr old and a 14 yr old who want to heat something up and you don't necessarily want to supervise (my son is going through a --shudder-- canned ravioli phase), the microwave is great. We also use it as our rice cooker.

The other thing I wouldn't give up would be my KitchenAid. Each week I use it to make pizza dough, shred the cheese for the pizza, shred carrots and make pasta (granted most of those are with the attachments).

Microplane- for grating a bit of parmesan for pasta, you can't beat it, but otherwise, eh.

I am laughing at the 'cherry pitter'- the year I processed about 5 kilos of cherries for jam, I was DARN glad to have that thing! (no, I haven't used it since, but in its day...)

I think panini irons are a bit silly (not the grill things that COOK them-- not as much anyway!)- if you have a flat pan and a cast iron skillet and pot, you use that as your press! :-)

I miss my pizza stone, we used to just leave it in the oven all the time, never had a problem with it (didn't need a place to store it either!).

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What would your last meal be?

Hmm...the pork belly tacos from Rathbun's here in Atlanta and a side of my grammy's mac-n-cheese.

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