Eric in NJ's Profile
Middletown Shop-Rite Butcher
This is to commend the butcher there. I don't know if in the past few months they hired a new one, but the quality of their meats has gotten allot better. The staeks are thicker cut and eveything there looks great. I needed a mess of beef shortribs for a braise and he cut me some that had to be 3 inches thick and some of the nicest looking ribs I've ever seen. Kudos to you!!
Butcher Block mineral oil application
I buy the cheap less than a buck paint brushes at the hardware store then just brush the oil on. Let it soak then wipe off with paper towels.
dont use turmeric in your steamer! oops!
You can try citric acid. That's what they use in the dishwasher cleaners for the white interior units.
What Bad Things Happen To Your Wines When They Are Stored at Temps in the '70's?
Exactly! I had my thermostat set to raise and lower the temp in our house for when we go to work and then come home. I lost about 10 bottles from the change in temp. A constant temp in the low to mid 70's should not be an issue if you drink it up within a reasonable time.
website menus in pdf format...
I think the advantage of the pdf is they can change the menu easier than if it is part of the website.
Favorite Bittman recipes
I'm hooked on his Flank steak marinade from "How to Cook Everything" It has lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce ,and ginger among other things in it. Can't wait to fire up the charcoal for one soon.
What do you like in a state other than its "proper" one? Frozen rather than chilled? Stale rather than fresh? etc.
My grandmother used to make a thick saurekraut soup with roux and ham hocks. When cold it was very gelatinous. I used to love putting it cold on a hotdogs. It drove her crazy. I used to eat her lemon merangue pie in layers too, the merangue, the lemon filling then the crust. I'm amazed she continued to cook for me I tortured her so.
Sesame oil / sesame paste
Tahini and Sesame oil are very different but it may work. Sesame oil has a wonderful nutty taste and aroma Tahini is more like peanut butter.
what do you set your hot cast iron cookware on?
That's what i do too. I bought felt discs I stuck on the bottom so they don't scratch the table.
Regal Crown Cherry Sours
I wish!! I loved them. I was able to get them up to about 12 years ago then they seemed to vanish.
What shocked you the first time you ate it?
Limburger cheese!! A buddy and I decided that it couldn't be as bad as it was always made out to be. Well!! After a small taste we decided it was. I don't know how anyone can eat that stuff.
Favorite Candy
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, Take 5, Butterfingers, Heath Bar, and Payday In about that order.
Does anyone know the title of the old Yellow Chinese Cookbook?
I remember having one by Craig Claiborn (sp) from that time period that was yellow, and thick. an't recall the title though.
Old Food or Product Commericals that You Miss?
I always liked the goofy Aussie guy doing the Outback ads "Yeah I'm a Vegitarian, but I eat beef"
Burgers Near Red Bank
Barnacle Bill's in Rumson Mmmmm
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Barnacle Bill's
1 1st St, Rumson, NJ 07760
Vegetable Offal ... do you partake?
It's almost impossible to find a watermelon with seeds anymore, all they sell here are the round seedless ones.
Glassware Ironies
Do an online search for "Libby" or "Anchor Hocking" They make most of the basic glassware you find in diners and bars.
ISO PopRocks in North Jersey
There is/was a candy store in Chester that sells allot of retro candy. I belive I saw it there.
Mix and Match Fiestaware - Help!
LOL We bought 15 different colors and just grab the top plates as we go. We're weird that way.
Sriracha sauce
Just about any asian market has it. I've even seen it in the supermarkets here in Monmouth county.
Where/What are the best old fashioned candy stores?
The Vermont Country Store has allot of old school candy
http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/
Cleaning enameled cast iron
Just a thought. Has anyone tried using something like Oxiclean to clean the enamel? I don't know if it's toxic but it isn't clorine.
Twin Lght Bakery in Atlantic Highlands
There is a new bakery in the "junction" of Leonardville rd and Main St in leonardo. It is called "The Carosel Bakery" and it looks good. All I tried was the rhy bread it is was very good.
Cleaning enameled cast iron
Clorine is basicaly a gas that disapates and does not last. A good rinse with water and allowing to air dry for a day or so and there will be no bleach (clorine) present.
One Bay Leaf Question
I understand the heating of the spices and do that. But I don't think I've ever made a recipe that tells you to add the bay leaf then, it usualy tells you to put it in once the liquid is added.
One Bay Leaf Question
To be honest, I for one can't taste Bay leaf in food. I have bought good quality leaves even fresh and I just don't get it. My wife swears she can taste it if it's added but I don't seem to pick up a difference.
