Serious Eats: therealpotato's Profile

When we visited Japan as teenagers, my brother hated the food and was miserable-- until the last week of our trip, when he discovered Japanese curry and was in heaven.

therealpotato at 3:42PM on 06/21/10

From A Hamburger Today

Burger from Standard Tap in Philadelphia

A few more for your list:

London Grill
Village Whiskey
Sketch Burger
Johnny Brenda's

therealpotato at 10:49AM on 10/19/09

From Serious Eats

That's Nuts: Is Kung Pao Chicken Authentic?

Check out Jennifer 8. Lee's book "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles"-- she traces the history of General Tso's Chicken, and with it the history of Chinese food in North America. (And yes, peanuts made their way to China in the 1600s!)

therealpotato at 4:46PM on 10/14/09

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

Mine was the Care Bears' Party Cookbook, which appears to be a collectible now (a new copy goes for $80 on Amazon!). It was full of no-bake, kid-safe treats. I remember a shake involving chocolate ice cream and peanut butter that I'd love to have in my hand right now...

therealpotato at 7:08PM on 09/21/09

From Recipes

Healthy & Delicious: Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

This series is fantastic (says a mayo hater). Keep it up. This and the avocado chicken salad are just inspired.

therealpotato at 5:52PM on 05/11/09

From Drinks

Serious Cocktails: Drinking Without Drinking

I'm pregnant, and when I go out I like to challenge the bartender to mix me something delicious and alcohol-free. A lot of them really enjoy the challenge and are creative-- at Mango Moon in Manayunk (Philadelphia) I had a fantastic coconut milk "mojito".

therealpotato at 5:20PM on 04/15/09

From Serious Eats