September 2007
3 posts
An Ode to Olives - Olive Lovers Unite →
(via Anarchia)
August 2007
1 post
July 2007
17 posts
blog.khymos.org →
This is a cool molecular gastronomy blog that puts the science of food within reach of the rest of us with great diagrams and charts.
“[S]omething, at some point, shifts: the quest for perfect chicken is elevated to...”
– Jeffrey Steingarten
The Great Off The Broiler Hot Dog Tasting of 2007 →
A very thorough comparison of many hot dogs. Don’t miss the pdf that breaks down the results. Nathan’s came in on top if every category it was in! (via a comment at Serious Eats)
Yumberry, the newest healthy fruit - Slashfood →
Well, I can’t exactly let this go by without note, can I?
Tea without ritual
I have enormous respect for the culture and ritual of both Japanese and Chinese tea brewing and drinking. Personally, though, I can’t be arsed with it. So, how can you make green tea for optimum taste and minimum fuss? Green and oolong* teas especially are incredibly good for you and help protect against some serious diseases and bring down cholesterol, so I feel it’s important people...
How to carve a chicken
“Remove the twine. Separate the middle wing joint and eat that immediately. Remove the legs and thighs. I like to take off the backbone and eat one of the oysters, the two succulent morsels of meat embedded here, and give the other to the person I’m cooking with. But I take the chicken butt for myself. I could never understand why my brothers always fought over that triangular tip —...
FDA: Veggie Booty Snack Food Contaminated With... →
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miracle berry. →
berry that makes everything taste sweet for an hour. (via)
June 2007
8 posts
Sausage named after baby Jesus →
And why shouldn’t it be, really?
22 Iced Tea Recipes →
Including the alcoholic recipes. (via Slashfood)
Leek Rings →
From the Good Eats episode “Sprung a Leek” 3 quarts oil (peanut, vegetable, or canola) 12 ounces leeks, cleaned and trimmed of dark green parts 1 1/2 cups milk 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning Preheat the oil in a heavy 5-quart pot over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Slice the leeks into 1/2-inch wide rings, separating...
What Spices To Use →
This is as good a first post as any!