Archive for January 2014
Need low(ish) budget menu for great wine">Need low(ish) budget menu for great wine
I know there are many italian stews and braises that are served over a bed of polenta. (You could use the mushrooms or sun dried tomatoes in one of those.) That could be very nice, gluten free and - no peppers! Have a crisp salad on the side, bake up some...
Read more8 Cocktails To Toast Your Terrible Ex (NSFW)">8 Cocktails To Toast Your Terrible Ex (NSFW)
There's no social occasion that calls for a stiff, cold drink more than a divorce party.
And if you're going to have a divorce party and serve alcohol, you're pretty much obligated to get a little cheeky with the cocktail names. (Adios... Read more
Beer Delivery Drone Grounded By FAA, Leaves Ice Fishermen Out In The Cold">Beer Delivery Drone Grounded By FAA, Leaves Ice Fishermen Out In The Cold
There's nothing quite like a day of ice fishing to get away from it all. Just you, some friends, a couple of beers, and ... a beer delivery drone.
At least, that was the hope for Lakemaid... Read more
America's Best Chicken Wings">America's Best Chicken Wings
Coast to coast, deep-fryer to roast, these are the tastiest chicken wings in america, straight from the menus of some of the country's hottest kitchens
You know it's right when customers' lips are bright red, as if they're wearing lipstick," says chef Neal Swidler of his Korean Fried...
2014 Fancy Food Show Trends and Insights">2014 Fancy Food Show Trends and Insights
It was an inspirational, fun and thought-provoking show. San Francisco's spring weather was a treat even if I didn't see much of the sun -- I had to spend two entire days in both halls of Moscone Center. But my hard work paid out.... Read more
Dinner w/ crisped duck confit--adding foie gras (pate? warm?) somewhere in menu too much?">Dinner w/ crisped duck confit--adding foie gras (pate? warm?) somewhere in menu too much?
My birthday? Check. Moulard confit untouched in fat in fridge for three months? Check. Bottle of expensive Hermitage bought? Check. Desire for foie gras: high. Willingness to spring for Monbazillac or Sauternes: check. Willingness to screw up menu for gilding the lily (even for Wolfert?): None. Any ideas? Rob Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMolly Schuyler Eats 363 Chicken Wings In 30 Minutes, Sets New Wing Bowl Record (VIDEO)">Molly Schuyler Eats 363 Chicken Wings In 30 Minutes, Sets New Wing Bowl Record (VIDEO)
Eating machine Molly Schuyler has done it again.
According to Philly.com, the 120-pound mom of four set a new record at the 22nd annual SportsRadio 94 WIP Wing Bowl Friday morning, after devouring an astonishing 363 chicken... Read more
What's the best way to remove rosemary leaves from the stem?">What's the best way to remove rosemary leaves from the stem?
I asked this question today and basically everyone said the same thing - you just have to grit your teeth and run your fingers along the stem in the 'opposite growth direction'. Well - I did find out one thing that helps - wear surgical gloves!!! Not only...
Read moreThis Is The Perfect Way To Eat A Burger">This Is The Perfect Way To Eat A Burger
There's nothing more tragic than going for a big bite of a juicy burger and watching the patty slide out of the bun and the burger fall apart into a massive mess on your plate. The juices spatter, the cheese oozes one way and... Read more
How do you like your burger cooked?">How do you like your burger cooked?
Cooked stove top, in my cast iron frying pan. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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