Serious Eats: Talk

The Flavor Bible - Risotto

2012-02-12T00:45:25Z

On page 290 of The Flavor Bible there is a picture of what looks to be a bowl of tomato risotto (it's red) topped with cherry tomatoes, thyme, and parmesan surrounded by a thin ring of green oil/pesto (I'm guessing basil). I'm mostly looking to recreate the presentation but any tips, ideas, or recipes are welcome.

Port Aransas

2012-02-11T23:44:10Z

My friends and I are planning a bachelorette weekend in Port A. Where should we eat? Any other suggestions?

Why does my chai milk curdle?

2012-02-11T21:59:49Z

So I absolutely love chai, and upon seeing a recipe here (http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/11/homemade-chai-recipe.html) I've very happily been making it at home.

The only deviations I make from the recipe is that I crush the spices before cooking, and add the sugar after cooking (to allow me to judge the necessary sugar level).

Recently, when I've been making chai, occasionally as I'm cooking my milk proteins separate and bunch together as if they are curdling, even though there's no acid in chai (yes, tea is mildly acidic, but not nearly enough, and people have been making tea like this for a century without that problem). Does anyone have any idea what is causing my problem?

Mailing Fresh Pasta?

2012-02-11T18:48:15Z

My big (older, lol) sister's birthday is coming up (day after Valentine's day); she lives in South Carolina (I'm in Florida), and I wanna make her some fresh pasta (uncooked; just the cut noodles). Living where she does, she can't find a lot of good Italian food products, so I thought I'd send some to HER; she is free to do what she wants with the fresh pasta (she's a great cook but doesn't have a lot of patience to make fresh pasta; she's an Italian woman, come on).
Ok, I have a point here.....How can I send her the cut pasta (uncooked) in the mail? Do I pack it in flour to prevent moisture? Should I send it in a thermal package to keep it cold? I donno, any tips?

Serious Eater's/SLICER'S Meet Up Last Night

2012-02-11T17:15:31Z

Ok, maybe you saw the post from @Tupper Cook's about a record number of pizzas. Well, @TC hosted a little "pizza party" for some site members who could attend, and a great time was had by all. Keep your eyes on SE/Slice, you'll probably be seeing and hearing about the festivities.

Cleveland!

2012-02-11T05:22:36Z

Need restaurant recommendations in Cleveland, preferably 10-15 minutes from the airport: American, local specialties, or bistro-type food.

Thanks!

Incredible Veal Recipe Needed

2012-02-10T19:47:12Z

Hello Serious Cooks! I am traveling with my fiance to St. Croix next week to vacation with my future in-laws and they have asked us to prepare a meal while we are there using veal as the main dish. We are skilled in the kitchen but I don't have a go-to veal recipe since we don't eat it that much. If someone could please recommend a great recipe I would really appreciate it! I am told there is a decent grocery store there so I guess don't worry too much about my ability to find ingredients.

Eating & Cooking Veal in St. Croix

2012-02-10T19:44:18Z

Greetings Serious Eaters! Next week I will be in St. Croix with my future in laws (yikes) and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for eating out. Additionally, as my future in-laws know that my fiance and I like to cook, they have asked us to prepare a dinner while we are there that has veal as the main course. Super random, right? Although we're serious cooks it is very rarely veal. So any recipe recommendations would be helpful. Also, can I travel with a chef's knife? Thanks! (I might cross-post this in cooking, btw, sorry in advance).

Can white vinegar powder be used in place of white vinegar?

2012-02-10T18:56:02Z

I have a recipe that uses a bunch of dry spices and also white vinegar. I make this recipe often.

Can I use white vinegar powder in place of wet vinegar?

I was thinking of trying to order some bulk spices and mixing up a large batch of my spice mix and keeping it ready to go, as all the spices go in at one time any way.

I thought I'd mix everything well and see how it comes out.

Once mixed, I thought I'd try to add up how many teaspoons the original recipe calls for and use that much. Then the next time I can adjust more or less if I need.

What's The Most Pizza You've Ever Made In One Night?

2012-02-10T17:25:28Z

Getting together tonight with some friends for pizza at a co-worker's house. She's got a WFO and 2 standard ovens.

The last time we had pizza night there we made 12 pizzas 12-14". Tonight I'm thinking 20. That will depend of course on how many people show and our stamina. 20 just sounds right.

How about you, what's your personal pizza making record?

Your favorite meal in Milwaukee?

2012-02-10T17:00:37Z

I'm turning 30 in a couple months, and I've decided to celebrate with a trip to Milwaukee! (Weird choice? Whatever.) What are your favorite places to eat and drink there?

I've only been to Milwaukee once before; on my previous trip I visited:
- Bryant's (planning on birthday cocktails here)
- Safehouse - So, so cheesy. We were there on Halloween which was kind of fun.
- Hi Hat/Garage for brunch
- Comet Cafe

I'm planning on hitting Three Brothers for Serbian food, what else can you recommend?

Great tofu dishes?

2012-02-10T16:26:44Z

Are there some great tofu dishes out there? I'm not looking for meat substitutes, just dishes with tofu that happen to be delicious. I do know that the dry fried tofu dish at Tony Hu's restaurants is really good, but I'm not sure after that. Any help?

A Bar and a Restaruant: Recs for Great Spots in New Orleans

2012-02-09T21:55:29Z

I'm taking a trip to New Orleans in a couple of months and want to have one nice, memorable meal, preferably food I couldn't get anywhere else (budget about $100/pp). I also want to go to a classic cocktail bar where I can get a great Sazerac. Reccomendations?

GULFPORT MS BIRTHDAY SUGGESTIONS

2012-02-09T21:09:42Z

Going out for my birthday and I am new to the area. any suggestions on where I can go?

Advice for a Traveler Turning to Vegetarianism in South America?

2012-02-09T19:37:44Z

I am traveling for 6 months, and I'm only about three weeks in. I'm currently in Bolivian and will be heading to Ecuador as well. I have had meat here a few times but each time it's bothered my stomach (sometimes worse than others). So, I have switched to an almost completely vegetarian diet.

The problem is, I'm completely new to this and have no idea where to start. I am also in a place where typical meat substitutes don't seem to be as common (tofu, veggie burgers, seitan, etc). I need simple recipes that will still allow me to get all of the nutrients I need. Does anyone know of good recipes or, even better, a good blog with simple recipes for vegetarians who are just getting started?

Thanks!