July, 2010 - - Page 2

by gansie

If You Can’t Crack an Egg…

Get the Fuck Out of the Kitchen.

But before I get to the Ez Cracker…

Just yesterday 80 commented to me what a useless device an electric can opener is. I agreed. Just because we can electronic-ize something, doesn’t mean we should. It’s so easy to use a manual can opener. An electric can opener is a waste of counter space. A waste of counter space plus a device that can only perform one task.

So you can imagine if I am that offended over a can opener you can only guess my utter disgust for this totally fucking useless device.

REALLY?! We need a plastic contraption to crack an egg? You can’t just hit it against your counter top? It’s not hard. Children do it all the time. In fact, it’s one of the first things to teach a child in the kitchen. Honestly I don’t even know how to keep going. I can’t think of anything else to say except if you need this plastic crap to crack an egg get the fuck out of the kitchen.

in Eggs 8 comments

by BS

Extreme Simmer: The SousVide Supreme

So after hearing me bitch for the last two years about how everyone on Top Chef gets to sous vide but I don’t, someone finally decided to throw me a bone. The folks over at SousVide Supreme, the first legit sous vide machine aimed at home cooks, sent me over one of their $450 contraptions to test out for a few weeks. Woo-hoo!

For those who need a recap: sous vide cooking involves vacuum sealing ingredients in plastic bags with this neat little contraption:

That’s actually the most fun part, watching all the air get sucked right out of the bag. Then you submerse the bag in a thermal hot water bath that’s designed to remain at an exact pre-set temperature, down to the degree:

Better Than a Diamond Ring

I’m not much of a proper lady, hailing from New Jersey and all. But in the South, there is etiquette all fucking over. For instance, brides not only get their “ONE DAY” but they also receive a luncheon in their honor the Friday before the wedding.

This past weekend I attended a wedding in Durham, North Carolina and also attended the Bridal Luncheon. The woman who hosted the event owns a vintage shop, Dolly’s, filled with eclectic housewares and get this, multi-colored tutus.

I’m not usually a sucker for cutesy, bridey crap, but this woman accomplished an adorably sassy feel by serving miniature bottles of Rionda Pink Processo with white and bright pink stripes; and for the bridesmaids, Cosmo Ring Pops.

Cosmopolitan Ring Pop
Recipe by Dolly’s owner Jennifer Donner

2 and 1/2 cups cranberry juice
5 T triple sec
1 cup FRESH lime juice
5 T cointreau
1/4 cup favorite vodka
1 and 1/2 cups crushed ice

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Pour into Tovolo ice pop trays, insert sticks and freeze for at least 12 hours. Remove from freezer and let stand for a minute or two at room temperature before removing from molds. This makes 24 – 2 oz ice cube tray pops, 6 – 8oz. pops, or 8 – 6oz pops.

Find more cocktail recipes in Endless Cocktails

in Drinks / Endless Cocktails 5 comments

by BS

Feed Us Back: Comments of the Week

– Rubygirl has an even better idea than stretch-to-fit food covers:

hope this doesn’t qualify me for the TV show the Hoarders. You know those crazy shower caps in hotels, they make good food covers!!

Wow. I do my fair share of hotel room hoarding, but never thought of that one. Will have to try it!

– Nee Nee helps us clear up the green garlic vs. garlic scapes debate:

Artsy Photo of the Day

All in all it’s just another milk in the wall

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by BS

Top Chef Exit Interview: Episode 6

The Top Chef’testants served up cold food this week, but the drama was still hot. One disbelieving chef was told to pack ’em and leave. Their exit thoughts, a the j…

Street Food Diplomacy

The Russian president gets Ray’s Hell Burger and all my PM gets is a lousy street hot dog.

(Photo: Edward Reed)

in Photos / Politics 2 comments

July 2010