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gfweb

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  1. Lot of work if you are going to incinerate a steak like that.
  2. It was the Costco sourcing I wondered about. I expect it to be good, as I generally trust Costco. But $139 is an expensive experiment.
  3. LOL. The price beats d'artagnan at my market or at the online sources I've checked. In fact it kicks their butt, esp since these are big breasts, not the weaselly little things my local thieves try to fob off on the unselective elite who shop there. One breast would be nearly a pound, more than two servings really. My one reservation is that I'll confit my own legs my own damn way. I'd rather not buy them pre-prepared.
  4. Costco has 6 magret breasts and six confit legs for $139 from d'artagnan. The breasts are guaranteed >5lbs total. Sounds pricey at first, but when I consider that I pay $18-20 for a scrawny duckling with breasts that are just a little bigger than two of my thumbs put together it starts to look like a better deal. Anybody ever try this from Costco?
  5. Not a new thing. Mencken referred to the booboisie.
  6. Right. Specialtyproduce.com
  7. A cool app for android and probably apple that gives information on a zillion vegetables. Good photos, sensible organization , valuable when in unknown veg territory.
  8. I don't hate Fieri. In fact DD&D is almost the only thing that's watchable on FN. Sure he's an over-the-top clown, but not unlikable. And the show isn't some contrived competition between line cooks with tattoos. For some reason Bobby Flay survives when the rest of his generation is gone. Not complaining; I can watch him too.
  9. That would be an unusual BR vent system with ductwork big enough to support a hood. Also don't forget that resistance to flow is a function of both the duct size and length. A long duct could easily cut hood efficiency. You might want an HVAC pro to do the math first.
  10. Triclosan is in EVERYTHING. Toothpaste, soap, mouthwash, sponges on and on. And there's minimal evidence that it accomplishes anything other than getting the word "antibacterial" on the label. FDA has given notice that they are reconsidering the use and GRAS status of the chemical.
  11. Check your downloads. Kerry is hiding there.
  12. Turkey breast is a whole new meat if done SV
  13. Any thoughts about a combi oven in this setting?
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    Farmers' Markets 2015

    Whether farmed or fetched, they ain't out here closer to where they grow. Less of a market here of course. Where I live, the best produce is at the local Gigante market. Cheap, fresh and a nice selection of tropical stuff. And Asian stuff too.
  15. gfweb

    Farmers' Markets 2015

    Ironic that the best farmers markets are in the cities. Out here in the semi-country there are a few FMs here and there, but I've not seen one where a fiddlehead or a ramp can be found.
  16. gfweb

    Dinner 2015 (Part 2)

    me too
  17. gfweb

    Dinner 2015 (Part 2)

    From your link... Ingredients4 large, fresh eggs, measured into a jugEqual quantity of milk to your measured eggsEqual quantity of all purpose/plain flour to measured eggsPinch of salt2 tbsp lard, beef dripping or vegetable oil" Is equal volumes or weight of eggs, milk and flour?
  18. gfweb

    Dinner 2015 (Part 2)

    Finally some decent weather and the first meal outdoors of the year. Gazpacho Roast chicken with potatoes and sweet peppers (made all at once in the Breville...I love that oven)
  19. gfweb

    Methode Rotuts

    oops I overestimated... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR4.TRC1.A0.H0.Xglassware+distillation.TRS0&_nkw=glassware+distillation&_sacat=0
  20. gfweb

    Methode Rotuts

    One can cobble together a small scale still with lab glassware and an Anova.... I bet for under $100 if you have the anova.
  21. gfweb

    Dinner 2015 (Part 2)

    MM84321, how many servings are those plates?
  22. As far as I know AllClad is still made outside of Pittsburgh.
  23. Dan Barber can get a little preachy about local sourcing. Dan, its a pretty philosophy, but not a way to feed a big hungry city.
  24. Same price for me. On this one Amazon seems to have the lowest price. Perhaps another item would be revealing
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