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Are you interested?! In reality, I'm gifting it to a cook or two who I know!

I've had this Matfer Bourgeat mandoline for 20+ years (and I can't believe how expensive they are now)... If I've used it more than twice a year in that time, I'd be overestimating. It's semi-annoying to set up, and more annoying to clean. So yesterday, this arrived... And I plan on using it a lot more. Host's note: an extended discussion about mandolines sprang from this fine post. That discussion begins here.

But the Zojirushi is not sold as a slow cooker, is it?

Wow - that logo, while not exactly the same, sure reminded me of Jeremiah Tower's Stars restaurant.

As both @rotuts and I said previously. If I see a Boar's Head product, I won't buy anything. Fortunately, the few places I shop for what might be considered deli stuff, charcuterie, etc., do not sell Boar's Head anything.

I say take it home today...early gift. Give him a card and some broccoli on his birthday.

Staff note: This post and the response to it have been split from Authentic Neapolitan Pizza? The Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana's (aka, "True Neapolitan Pizza Association") Stance Gino had a place in NYC, opened in 2017 or so. It closed.

A nice, glou glou wine from northern Spain... On sale, it was $13.60. Bought a few bottles from Chambers Street.

I must have walked by this place a hundred times, but never stopped in until Saturday... It has only been on E. 11th St. since 1908. I picked up a few things; a sandwich, some roasted artichoke hearts, and a box of their fresh cheese ravioli. Which got turned into dinner tonight (or half of it did)... Cheese ravioli with burst sungold tomatoes, butter, Parmigiano, parsley and chives. Only complaint is that it's too damn hot in my kitchen to be cooking!

Good news on the scare - but hopefully, in addition to that healthy crap, he's on a statin.

What's it called?

Note the instructions for the Japanese varieties of rice I get from The Rice Factory...https://trf-ny.com/pages/how-to-cook-japanese-white-rice They call for soaking all variations, some for 30 minutes, others for a couple of hours.

Check the article above that @DesertTinker linked too, or any of the manuals for cookers with the umami setting for a more precise figure. For example, the manual for my cooker suggests a cooking time between 67 -74 minutes on the umami setting.

No, I don't believe it's a rechargeable battery.

I made a mistake by saying there is no way to replace the battery by one's self. I meant to say that I wouldn't be able to replace it; someone with a little bit of technical ability and a soldering iron would be able to! The unit still works with a dead battery, so I imagine that when the battery in my unit dies, it will stay that way.

At that price, I think the scoop should cook the rice for us! I think you probably misread or the manual was unclear. There is an internal Lithium battery that the clock runs on. (Seepage 22 of the manual on this page). Of course the problem happens when that battery runs out, as there is evidently no way to change the battery by one's self.

Lots of rosés these days: ' The 2024 "Camille" is a pretty, very pale pink/orange color with aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose and citrus, with a hint of stone fruits as well. The palate is light and elegant with subtle berry fruits, a hint of citrus and stone, and has nice density and length. This is a light and lovely rosé for all year enjoyment, sipped by itself or with grilled fish, white meats, salade Niçoise and mild cheeses - and it's a fabulous value! Just over $15!

According to the manual for my model (NP-NWC10):

I haven't tried this, but it's always available. Just FreshDirect Meatball and Meatloaf Beef/Pork Mix, Raised w/o Antibiotics

My inherited cooker has the umami setting, which I have never used. I'll give it a try next time.

Where is P. T. Barnum when we need him?

And, they are opening a Dishoom here. Soon, I believe. (There's already a Hawksmoor, which I like a lot).

From Boston Magazine: The Top Restaurants in Provincetown Right Now The mishpucha get two mentions, which is nice.

While I don't have any recs for Chinese/Indian, our two most recent trips (including one less than a year ago) included standout meals at BRAT Shoreditch, Noble Rot (both in Bloomsbury and Mayfair), and St. John (both the flagship and Bread & Wine). We also had quite a fancy meal at Planque. And fun Sunday roasts at both Hawksmoor and The Harwood Arms.

Similar to the one I have, which is the NP-NWC10. I've used it to cookveggies/fish in addition to the rice, with no ill effects. It really does get a little nit picky with all of these variations on a theme.