FoxyWiles's Profile
Soft Shell Crab in Brooklyn?
They have them on special at Petite Crevette on Hicks in Carroll Gardens for appetizer (1 for $7) and entree (3 for $20 I think). Comes with greens and frites. Very tasty, but I am not experienced enough to say if they are the best.
Etiquette on sending back sushi?
I went to a new sushi place last night and ordered the sashimi deluxe. The waitress came back with sushi deluxe. I've never heard of someone sending back sushi. I didn't want to offend the chefs, who were five feet away. And I figured had I returned it, they would just peel the fish off of the rice and send it back out to me. So I ate it, no big deal. But for future reference, is it okay to send back sushi because of the waitress's mistake?
World's stinkiest cheese...
I don't know if this has been posted yet, but I just found it on BBC News. The cheese is called Vieux Boulogne. Has anyone had it?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/4044703.stm
Broccoli Raab preparation
I soak the broccoli raab in cold water to remove some of the bitterness before cooking.
Five-ply stainless steal?
What does three and five ply stainless steel mean? How do they stack up against a regular 18/10 stainless steel item?
I'm asking because I'm in the market for a roasting pan - one that will last me as long as possible that isn't copper. I found this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009J6AF6/ref=wl_itt_dp/104-1376926-7204735?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3F2ERT91GCF83&colid=3NS13P3JMN2ID
Trying to Switch from Coffee to Tea...
Mint tea is supposed to be really good for digestion.
How to get rid of that awful fish smell!!
You have to hard boil your eggs properly. Doing it right won't cause that sulfur smell. You are probably overcooking them. Put eggs in pot and barely cover with water. Bring to a boil and take pot off of burner and cover. Let sit for maximum 20 minutes. Then cool the eggs in ice water.
How to get rid of that awful fish smell!!
Vinegar neutralizes the smell. Put a small bowl of white vinegar next to your stove.
3 Day Liquid Diet
Traditional Medicinals' Smooth Move. I only drank it once to see what it was about. I preferred the salt water flush. Worked within half an hour.
3 Day Liquid Diet
I found the herbal tea laxative too harsh. It gave me bad cramps and it was unpredictable.
What "Asian" cuisine to start with?
I disagree. I grew up on authentic, homecooked Vietnamese food and it takes almost the whole day prepare. Unless you are talking about basic stuff like spring rolls or rice noodle salads. Also, I do hear good things about the cookbook "Into the Vietnamese Kitchen". I think basic Chinese is the easiest as there are so many Americanized Chinese recipes out there already (cold sesame noodles, stir-fry, hot and sour soup). Japanese cuisine isn't that difficult, either. Though they treat their cooking as a tradition and artform that shouldn't be bastardized.
Trying to Switch from Coffee to Tea...
Beachbum,
I've been to a Teavana in a mall and was thoroughly confused by it. I saw they had cut-outs of bubble tea (my favorite) and when in, they didn't have a real menu and I saw no signs of bubble tea. Am I just stupid or is that place hard to navigate for first timers?
Paring knives
It helps, doesn't it?. What do you use, just a chef's knife? Hack away with a clever? My mom would always use a large, heavy chef's knife. But this knife skills book I speak of ("Knife Skills Illustrated" by Peter Hertzman) says to use a paring knife for most of the job. So any advice would be appreciated.
Paring knives
Sean and ipsedixit,
Thanks for advice. I consulted this knife skills book I have and that dude says the shorter the better. And the straighter the blade the better. After much research and debate, I settled on a Global 3 1/2" (GS-38, the "Western-style" one), on sale for $40. I can't wait to get it and test it out and break down a chicken.
Paring knives
I'm in the market for a paring knife. What size should I get? 3", 4" 4 1/2"? I am a female with small hands.
What's your favorite food blog?
I've watched the Crast Test Kitchen video podcasts. They are amateurs (i.e. they have to make a roux but have no idea what is it and don't bother to do the research before filming) , but they do have moxie.
Can small food processors be used as a spice grinder?
Misterbrucie,
I am constantly using the chopper attachment for salad dressings, but never had a problem. I'm sorry to hear that you did. Did you put yours through a dishwasher? Maybe we have different models because I've never had a problem with mine (I've had it for three years and haven't had a problem aside from the fact that one of the blades broke off the other week, but I found a replacement part for $6).
What is The Gran Luxe Cafe in Garden City, LI?
What's the bread like? Because I love authentic baguettes and fresh bread loaves from Whole Foods. But I'm not going to go to a restaurant based on bread. I'm a girl that enjoys Legal Seafood or Panera or the drive to Waterzooi or nothing (I won't even take free samples from the food court).
VOSS water
Where I live, the tap water is overly chlorinated. It tastes awful. Anytime they think there's a contamination they just dump more chlorine in the water supply. And you know what I think? Toothpaste=flouride. Genetics=cavities for me. And cavities aren't the worst thing in the world.
What is The Gran Luxe Cafe in Garden City, LI?
What's the menu like? Is it as extensive as The Cheesecake Factory's (complete with ads)?
Chef whites: Cotton or poly/cotton?
I read on wikipedia that poly/cotton catches on fire easier and will melt and stick to your skin like napalm.
VOSS water
I buy Fiji based on the shape of the bottle: It doesn't roll around my car floor and I just refill it with my Brita because I'm cheap like that.
Best lesser-known beer bars in NYC
I heard they are opening up a bbq joint down Metropolitan Ave.
Chef whites: Cotton or poly/cotton?
Which is better and why? Is it just a personal preference?
Can small food processors be used as a spice grinder?
Don't waste your money on that food processor! If you don't already have one, go with a reliable one like the Cuisinart Pro Classic. And I tried it tonight and it didn't do anything to my toasted spice mix (with cinnamon sticks). I normally use my Braun Multiquick for grinding spices and it's a tri-tasker for $30!
http://www.amazon.com/Braun-MR430HC-Multiquick-Blender-Chopper/dp/B00004S9GX/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1376926-7204735?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1173066719&sr=8-1
Alton Brown recommends using a coffee grinder for spices and he's a unitasker hater.
What is The Gran Luxe Cafe in Garden City, LI?
It's huge and gaudy and in the middle of a parking lot. I am assuming it's like Cheesecake Factory meets Jillians (as in the same food and the same stereotypical Long Island crowd). Am I right? What's the deal with it?
