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How does In n Out melt the cheese on their grilled cheese?
Thanks! That's what it always looked like they were doing, but I didn't know that was possible, and I sure don't have the skills to try that with my stainless skllet.
How does In n Out melt the cheese on their grilled cheese?
That's a good idea, I'll try that. They still manage to melt it even when you order it without onions.
How does In n Out melt the cheese on their grilled cheese?
Thanks for the tips on how to make an awesome standard grilled cheese . I made one just now and it's the best I've ever made.
In N Out's grilled cheese is a little different- They use a hamburger bun, and as far as I can tell the outside part of the bun never touches the grill at all. It's more like a cheeseburger with no burger, yet the cheese is always perfectly melty. It's just typical american cheese, but it's a sandwich that's close to my heart.
How does In n Out melt the cheese on their grilled cheese?
And how can I replicate it at home?
Best Breakfast in Providence (or close by) RI
The Beehive Cafe in Bristol is amazing!
Jigger's is closed now :(
Lemon Hart 151 still avail anywhere?
Did Haxton's used to have it? I've never even seen the 80 there.
Do you know where I can find Gosling's or J Wray overproof around here?
Why is Iced Coffee twice the price of fresh hot coffee?
Cup pricing is the reason I've been given anytime I've asked an employer, and I've worked for 8 cafes over the past 15 years. I'm not talking about high end shops, just your run of the mill neighborhood cafes. The pricing discrepency started with them and starbucks made it popular.
Iced Lattes are the best example- same amount of espresso and milk, less labor, higher price.
It's may just be BS, but that's how a shop owner that brews hot coffee and sticks it in the fridge will justify it. And like it or not, those shops are the great majority.
I do think now it has more to do with tradition than anything else, however.
On a side note, I worked for a teeny tiny cafe around 1997 that had just purchased a new toddy system. It lasted about a month before the owner decided it was way to much work and we should scrap iced coffee altogether. So I totally get why cold brewing can and should cost more.
I'm not saying the cup pricing excuse is justified, it's just the answer you'd get from a shop owner 10 years ago, and now it's here to stay.
Why is Iced Coffee twice the price of fresh hot coffee?
Yes my reply is late, but I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned (apologies if it has, this thread is huge!)
You will notice that it's not just iced coffee that costs more, but also iced lattes and iced tea as well,
and that is because-
PLASTIC CUPS ARE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN PAPER CUPS.
Now granted, plastic cups don't cost a dollar more a piece. So some of that extra cost is the cup, and some of the extra cost is just there because the market will bear it. Iced drinks are preceived as being a bit more of a "specialty" item, so most customers don't think twice about paying a 2.50 for an iced coffee, where 2.50 for a hot drip coffee seems very expensive. Also, ice is not "free". It takes quite a bit of juice to operate an ice machine, and someone has to pay the electric bill.
That's all there is to it. Cup pricing and perception. It has little to do with Toddy or cold brewing, as the price discrepency predates cold brewing's new found popularity.
Lemon Hart 151 still avail anywhere?
So has anyone actually seen the 151 anywhere in MA/ RI/ CT?
I'm in RI, and Joyal's in West Warwick still has some 80, but they said soon the 80 will be gone too!
Dunkin Donuts Dark Roast [moved from General Topics]
I've only tried it once. I usually take mine with milk, no sugar, and I could taste the difference. It was similar to the regular roast, just not as good. At least it was still much better than starbucks iced.
It's possible that the dark iced I tried had been sitting around longer than usual, as I imagine my DD doesn't go through as much of it as the regular.
Best Breakfast in Providence (or close by) RI
For a more upscale brunch, try the Sunnyside in Warren. I think it's slightly overpriced, but the food and atmosphere are worth it. Service is slooow though, they could learn a thing or two from Jiggers.
Best Breakfast in Providence (or close by) RI
I agree. The seaplane is just gross. Julian's and Modern diner are ok sometimes, but very uneven.
Jiggers is one of my favorites.
Portuguese liqueurs?
I got it at Eno in downtown Providence, but I've also seen it (at a better price) at Joyals in warwick and yankee spirits in attleboro. Yankee Spirits, Joyals, and Gasbarros all seem to have a good selection of Portugeuse liquors/ liqueurs..
Provincetown Dead of Winter...help me decide...
I think Lorraine's is one of the better restaurants in town. Devon's is nice as well, but I'm not sure if it's open.
I second the Squealing Pig (just the Pig now?) for fantastic pub grub. It's open year round for sure.
Be sure to have a cocktail at the Mews, they're fantastic. Also, Wired Puppy is open and serves great coffee. Ptown is beautiful in the winter, enjoy!
Portuguese liqueurs?
I'm tired of being intimidated by the huge selection of Portuguese spirits at my local Rhode Island liquor stores. So far I have a bottle of Amarguinha almond liqueur. What should I try next?
