Bourdain on fast food
‘Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert on chains, fast food, In-N-Out, sustainable seafood, tainted food punishment and more’
Click to watch/jump. Four videos at Huffington Post.
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Mehallo’s Holiday Chex Mix
I remember the first time I whipped up a batch of Chex Party Mix.
It was a quiet Friday night and we were watching this Love Boat/Charlie’s Angels airline knockoff called Flying High. It was the late 1970s and at the time the only way one could get a snack mix like this was to make their own.
Well, there was Doo Dads. An exception.
Today, there’s pre-bagged stuff everywhere. Chex makes a ‘traditional’ mix, though it doesn’t taste a thing like The Real Deal.
It has to come out of an oven. And I have my own version. Of course. [Read more →]
Cured meat studies
‘Charcuterie is part of the garde manger chef’s repertoire. Originally intended as a way to preserve meats before the advent of refrigeration, they are prepared today for their flavors derived from the preservation processes.’
A charcuterie study by Nicole Sylianteng. More here.
More studies (beyond meat) here.
Found via Laura Serra
Holiday Slovak Soup
‘Nasty.’ -Jeanne Mehallo
One either likes it or hates it. No compromises. It’s my favorite soup, the recipe was given to my mother when I was a kid.
It’s hearty and I’m pretty sure it’s responsible for hairy chests all over Europe. Hell, it could grow hair on an onion.
And it’s dang easy to make. [Read more →]
Worst gift idea
‘Men: This is the worst shopping tip I’ve ever seen. DO NOT buy women processed meat for Christmas!’
Even I know better than this.
Photographed, commented on by Amber Witzke
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