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'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
Yeah, why blame Gore?
Burgers are the hummers of food, sure, but harder to resist than a Hummer, IMHO. Beefalo is a decent substitute but the same problem, I fear. Ostrich burgers?
Look Who's Talkin'
Can someone tell me how this works?
Speaking of wings ... how are you making yours for game day?
Smoking them over a grill with mesquite chips after marinating 24 hours with rub of paprika, chili powder, cumin, kosher salt and pepper.
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Seriously Italian: Pasta alla Gricia
You are a doll for sharing this gem of a recipe!
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
Yeah, why blame Gore?
Burgers are the hummers of food, sure, but harder to resist than a Hummer, IMHO. Beefalo is a decent substitute but the same problem, I fear. Ostrich burgers?
Look Who's Talkin'
Can someone tell me how this works?
Speaking of wings ... how are you making yours for game day?
Smoking them over a grill with mesquite chips after marinating 24 hours with rub of paprika, chili powder, cumin, kosher salt and pepper.
Anyone Going Out for NYC Restaurant Week?
I went to Nobu Next Door and Eleven Madison Park. I wasn't happy with Nobu Next Door. Eleven Madison Park was great. I agree Danny Meyer restaurants are the best choice. I was supposed to go to Cafe Boulud today but my son's school was cancelled and I couldn't get in. My sister went with a friend and said it was delicious but skimpy portions.
Mayonnaise Is Second Most Popular 'Treat' For American Dieters
Homemade mayo is heaven. Hellman's is just a habitual staple. I have no problem giving it up b/c there are some decent fat-free versions out there but I can sympathize with those who consider it a treat. Doesn't Wylie Dufresne have a fried version? Obviously he wouldn't bother if there were no mayonnaise fans out there.
On Banning Photography from Restaurants
Does seem harsh to me, and for chrissakes, it promotes his restaurant. Guess Chang is just above it all. Goodie for him.
Daddy-O in the West Village Falls Short of Bar Food Greatness
Did anyone get a rare burger? Sometimes a restaurant makes a decision not to serve rare burgers because of health concerns. Not to be a bummer but 90% of our meat supposedly contains e.coli. You should've asked the waiter or sent it back. If it's a policy not to serve a medium rare burger, they should tell you. You'd be surprised how many establishments won't serve medium rare burgers these days!
My birthday is saturday. Thoughts on where to eat, please?
Also Roberto Passon is a good choice, reasonable Italian in Hell's Kitchen.
My birthday is saturday. Thoughts on where to eat, please?
I have been to Babbo for birthdays, Daniel and Cafe Boulud. You might be able to get into Cafe Boulud or ask for cancellations. I don't know the restaurants you mentioned, but tell us which cuisine you enjoy, that would help. Red Cat is supposed to be good too, and Oceana just got an excellent review in the Times, it is a neglected, delicious restaurant, so you might have luck there. Also Aquagrill is great too, if you enjoy seafood.
Dessert Club ChikaLicious, From All Pudding to All Yummy
Regarding "cupcake craze"....we have two cupcake bakeries here in Princeton, House of Cupcakes and Sugar and Sunshine. Don't think it's a national phenomenon, but it's a nice local trend, I guess! I was recently in Boston, didn't see any cupcakes but they sure have great muffins.
Restaurant Week 2009 Reservations Open Today
Everyone post their selections! We're trying Nobu Next Door, Cafe Boulud and Eleven Madison Park.
Restaurant Week 2009 Reservations Open Today
WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
Porterhouse is my absolute favorite. Especially when my husband marinates and grills it over wood chips and serves it with sauteed onions and mushrooms. Delectable!
Exploring Eggnog
If I ever make or drink eggnog, it'll be this one.
Is Mario Batali ever at Babbo anymore?
I've been to Babbo a bunch of times and haven't seen him. I guess it's not an issue unless the calibre of the food drops and so far I haven't had a bad meal there. But the man does seem to be spreading himself rather thin, no offense meant.
Best Pastries in Manhattan?
My favorite is Black Hound in the East Village.
Cupcakes: Two Little Red Hens
Winter Restaurant Week 2009, Largest and Longest One Yet
Could you post the website puh-lease!!!!!
Is Locavorism Practical Where You Live? Freaknomics States the Obvious
I'm with you, Ed...sure one can get on their high horse that it's not practical, but the basic fact is No Farms, No Food. Unless we want all our food to be flown in from who knows where and grown who knows how, we need to be supporting our local organic farms and farmers by buying their produce. An organic farm share is the way to go if you're lucky enough to live in an area with such a farm, if not then buying from a green market.
Photo of the Day: Labor Day Weekend Time
Asian barbecue chicken grilled over mesquite, plum ketchup (Italian plums stewed with spices), salsa verde with grilled hatch chili peppers and local tomatillos, baking sour cherry (cherries also local) pie.
Foods We Loved as Kids, Maybe Not as Adults
I have to add Lucky Charms to the list. Is that cereal still around? I can't believe any of that stuff like Fruit Loops still sells. Can't imagine any parent who would give it to their kid these days!
Foods We Loved as Kids, Maybe Not as Adults
I would have to say Koolaid and Tang, the drink of the astronauts. I used to drink it as my morning juice, believe it or not. Also those Hostess Snowballs, or whatever they are called, cream-filled devil food cake surrounded by marshmellow, dyed pink and covered with coconut. I still see them in the store, and they give me the willies.
I could tolerate the occasional devil dog or hostess cupcake (sometimes enjoy the NYC gourmet cupcake version) but those snowballs were definitely too extreme. ICK. I even once ate ones that were colored lime green. Shudder. It's almost like that Ray Bradbury short story about the horrors of childhood.
In Videos: Kids Eat Salty Yogurt in Fake Commercial Casting
Seems kind of cruel....deceiving children, having them taste that gross stuff, plus children are very sensitive and don't like being laughed at. On the other hand, it prepares them for a future in our nasty society.
Adventures in Lame Viral Marketing, Courtesy of Ruby Tuesday
I am too confused by this campaign to comment...viral marketing is aptly named. Probably they should just ride the coattails of others' creativity, like Matt Harding's dancing video or the "Dude" guy.
On Banning Photography from Restaurants
I just got back from Corton. The website asks guests to refrain from using flash photography and cell phones. I accept that gladly. You quote Drew here as saying,
"No, we're not going to stop people from taking photos," Nieporent said. "We'd just like people to be considerate of the other people in the restaurant.""
So why, when I entered, was I told that no photography was permitted. I asked nicely and was told, "no". The host asked the chef and reiterated that it was not permissible. I explained that I would not use a flash. I explained that I would not use the photos online nor for any commercial purposes. Still, my request was refused. I feel lied to based on the website only saying that "flash photography" was not permitted and also the quote here from Drew. So Drew, why is this?
The food at Corton was good but, just like Momofuku Ko, I won't be back. I see no reason to reward restaurants who don't consider my desire for a permanent memory, valid. They can make any policies they like but I still get to chose where I dine. I also chose to deal with people who advertise honestly. Drew said that, "we're not going to stop people" but that is just what they did. That to me is deceptive.
In the interest of full disclosure, the host did comp a round of drinks for us because of this. Still, it, (please, please, pardon the pun, leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
On Banning Photography from Restaurants
I feel shy about taking pictures of food (I don't know why, but I feel like some sort of freak, the only person on the planet to do this, which is obviously nonsense), and only do so occasionally, but as long as other patrons are being strictly omitted from the images, and a flash isn't used, I don't think this is a problem. True, food is meant to be eaten, but sometimes it is also so impressive visually, I want to show a few friends, and I'll take a shot. I usually only move myself or the dish I'm shooting in order to ensure that other diners aren't in the shot. As long taking a picture or two is a brief, low-key incident, it seems fine.
It seems strange that any restaurant would ban even the taking of photos of the diners at one's own table, as this has been a longstanding tradition, and I can remember seeing this done even when I was a small child (in excellent restaurants), by people celebrating some special event; the waiter was often included in the shot. And let's not forget all those photos of dinners at all classes of restaurants that go back as far as the existence of the SLR camera, at least
On the other hand, use of the terms 'food porn' and 'foodie' should be punishable by law ;)
Seriously Italian: Pasta alla Gricia
I've had this bookmarked for a while and finally got a chance to make it last night. It was awesome! Thanks for posting the recipe!
Mayonnaise Is Second Most Popular 'Treat' For American Dieters
Diets and diet aids do not help anyone. The only way to successfully lose weight and get the body that you deserve is by using the right information. This information is in the book Lose Weight Using Four Easy Steps which can be ordered through the website www.bbotw.com Everyone who has gotten a copy of this book has lost weight.
Essentials: Strawberry Shortcake
There is a special place in hell reserved for the person who invented those grocery sponge cake thingys for strawberry shortcake. I imagine that spot will be shared by the inventor of Cool Whip and foods like Country Time "Lemonade" or Lloyds ribs.
Daddy-O in the West Village Falls Short of Bar Food Greatness
I think the person who wrote this review has one helluva pallet, which I doubt or reaching for a bad review. Either way, the food was good and I would visit and recommend again.
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
i dont think anyone blames the cows, its us.
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
If one more person blames a farting cow for global warming I'm going to freak out.
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
To Hell with algore and the global warming crowd. I'll continue to eat my burgers.
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
Global warming? Paranoia? Fear and loathing and Al Gore...to think that the king of foods, the hamburger, brought us to our demise and led to the downfall of all mankind...I'll have another please...with bacon and cheese thank you.
Cheers, TB.
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
Okay gaffer, this isn't a political site, so I won't clutter this up with debate. Please note that I quoted the Times, however, not right-wing website.
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
"Belief" in Global Warming is not unequivocal thankfully. The world as you know it will not be ending anytime soon. It is ginned up fear and paranoia. Polar bear populations are increasing. Lets say you live in NYC where Hamburger Today HQ are......
There was a large meeting of scientists there last year. I'll bet you never heard it because the mass media refused to cover it.
Prominent Scientists Debunk Global Warming
http://www.thelandofthefree.net/conservativeopinion/2008/03/07/prominent-scientists-debunk-global-warming/
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
C'mon Gaffer:
In a grim and powerful assessment of the future of the planet, the leading international network of climate scientists has concluded for the first time that global warming is “unequivocal” and that human activity is the main driver, “very likely” causing most of the rise in temperatures since 1950."
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/03/science/earth/03climate.html
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
Heart of Glass.....
Global warming is hardly settled science. The last ten years have been cooling ones. James Hansen (Al Gore's guru) was way off and perhaps guilty of intentional fraud when he claimed the 10 hottest years of the last 100 have occurred recently. He had to retract because many of those 10 hottest are actually during the Great Depression (1934 in particular) and are in fact well distributed within the last 100 years
http://samanoontheissues.blogspot.com/2008/01/nasa-1934-hottest-year-on-record.html
Dust Bowl and drought mean anything to you?
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
I know I contribute my fair share of greenhouse gases after a good burger.
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
@NotAmerican--well said!
@gaffer--read the science. Global warming is no longer a 'debate' in the scientific community, nor has it been for many, many years. Meat consumption does exponentially increase one's carbon footprint. Like NotAmerican said, it's not like 'they're coming to take the meat away,' but instead of assuming the way people in the developed world for only the past 50 years have been eating meat is 'more natural,' people who eat meat have to return to the ways they ate meat long ago--as a condiment for some meals, in small portions, less frequently, and in a more ethically-raised manner.
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
I'm had two delicious homemade sliders today made from organic beef. I grow organic vegetables. But no way do I fall for this global warming fear and paranoia. I have read both sides of the argument and that's where I come down on it
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
They're not saying 'Don't eat meat', they're saying 'Maybe we should eat meat in moderation, like we used to'.
Nobody's going to have their burger taken away from them, okay? But do you need meat every day? I love a good burger, but I don't need it for three meals a day. And a bit of salad wouldn't kill you, would it?
I get very tired of the anti-vegetarian meme online. 'Oh, I could eat a whole cow! I want meat cereal in the morning! Put more meat on my ice cream, which is also made of meat!' Okay, we get it, you're a very manly man who does manly things like eat meat. Most vegetarians I know don't give a damn that you want meat. They do think you want a lot of attention.
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
Yes, both are great to enjoy in a fancy setting, or just gobbled down quickly in the front seat.
'Hamburgers are the Hummers of Food'
@MikeNYC-me too.
Mayonnaise Is Second Most Popular 'Treat' For American Dieters
My guilty pleasure for 50 years: Mayonnaise sandwich. Just Hellman's slathered on a good bread or roll - if the bread is crunchy (toasted enflish muffin works for this, there's a nice contrast to the lovely unctuous mouth feel of the mayo. In the summer, I'll give in and add a slice or two of garden fresh tomato.
Speaking of wings ... how are you making yours for game day?
I made the roasted wings last night and they came out a smashing success!
Thanks guys!
Look Who's Talkin'
I agree - I'm definitely down with being depicted as a banana! :)
Hillary
Chew on That
Look Who's Talkin'
Adam, thanks for listening in. Your openness in the"Winning haiku? No "Look Who's Talkin'" really made me feel a part of this SE community and all warm and fuzzy :-)
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Website: http://www.theblogthatatenewjersey.blogspot.com
Location: Central NJ
About: I love cooking. I love participating in NOFA farms and buying fresh NJ produce. I love finding something unusual in my farm share and figuring out how to turn it into a delicious dish. I love discovering a hidden gem of a restaurant.
Favorite foods: fresh fruit, leafy greens, artisanal cheeses, crusty fresh-baked bread
Last bite on earth: Roman artichoke
You are a doll for sharing this gem of a recipe!