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    Madeira

    in Wine

    Posted · Edited by Ron Johnson (log)

    Can anyone recommend some good articles, books, or other information on Madeira, specifically its historical origins as a beverage, the different types, and its history in the United States in the early to mid 1800's?

    Thanks.

    All About Pasta

    in Italy: Cooking & Baking

    Posted

    Comes in a hand-wrapped, yellow paper package with a cellophane window. About two bucks a pound. I don't tend to eat a lot of pasta, but I've been wanting to give this stuff a try.

    Soem friends gave me a package of this. It was great. I have been looking for it ever since, but we don't have TJ's here.

    Sauces & toppings for steak

    in Food Traditions & Culture

    Posted

    Bearnaise on the side with my hanger steak and frites.

    At a great steakhouse, I like it plain, but at home I like the flavor of maytag bleu cheese with my rib-eye. So I usually just have a small wedge on the plate on the side. A bite of cheese, a bite of steak, and swig of Cornas . . . heavenly.

    Tyler's Ultimate

    in Food Media & Arts

    Posted

    I thought the new show was called "Tyler's Intimate" :blink:

    Again, my only complaint is the extreme close-ups and jarring camera movements. For me, the best part of a cooking show is to see the implementation of the chef's technique, not to see the molecular structure of apple skins.

    If the Times is Wrong

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    Certain experts have been considering a bar crawl of lower Ninth Avenue.

    My years of training make me well-suited to lend a hand in such endeavors. And, it would fit into Tommy's theory of being uniquely NY and not haute excess.

    If the Times is Wrong

    in New York: Dining

    Posted · Edited by Ron Johnson (log)

    I have considered the haute excess overload theory.

    Otto is a must, if for no other reason than to proclaim it the best pizza in manhattan.

    I have been to Babbo twice, but Lugers is a possibility.

    If this trip goes anything like I think it might, perhaps a nice quiet AA meeting.

    edit: How is UP now that Rocco is a big rock star making TV shows all the time?

    If the Times is Wrong

    in New York: Dining

    Posted · Edited by Ron Johnson (log)

    As they each have the same number of stars, no rational decision is possible.  Heads or tails. :wink:

    Where would I be without eGullet and this type of hard-hitting, no nonsense advice? :raz:

    edit: Which one is more relevant?

    big wine bottles

    in Wine

    Posted

    One of my relatives collects primarily large format bottles of her favorite producers. The best way to obtain them is to contact the winery directly. Once they know you are interested they will usually contact you whenever they have some available. A less reliable way is to contact your local distributor directly. However, these guys are usually less than trustworthy. You will probably pay a premium.

    Source for Sassafrass?

    in Cooking

    Posted · Edited by Ron Johnson (log)

    I think that every substance in the world causes cancer when given to lab rats in amounts roughyl 3000% of what any human would ever ingest at any given time.

    edit: I am waiting for the study that says eating lab rats will cause cancer.

    Pork Shoulder

    in Cooking

    Posted

    Coat with dry rub. Barbeque with indirect heat at 200-215 degrees for 8 hours or more as needed. Lots of hard wood chips for smoke.

    When finished, allow to rest, then "pull" into large shreds and chunks, removing any bone or gristle. Serve with vinegar cole slaw, whitebread buns, beans, and cold beer. Sauce is optional.

    Proper sandwich has 'cue and cole slaw on it.

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