Serious Eats: Talk

Best Mint Julep in NYC?

2008-08-20T16:11:15Z

Anyone have a great place for Mint Juleps in NYC?

Adults and baby food?

2008-08-20T15:21:31Z

Alright i have a secret craving to get off of my back.................... I love Gerber Strawberry-banana baby food (but only that specific flavor). Every once in a while I'll pop into a store, grab a couple, pay (self checkout of course) Then indulge. Is anyone else like this............

Teach me how to make bread (by hand)

2008-08-20T15:06:58Z

There was a previous thread about hand made bread v. bread machines, and everyone said how both tasted better than store bought bread. Ive never even thought to make bread because I thought it would take too much time. Well, after reading everyone's comment about how delicious the bread is, I want to try it this weekend. I have not the slightest clue about bread making, so if someone can give me a recipe, some tips, suggestions, time cutting advice, etc. please help!

FYI - i dont have any fancy equipment - no mixers, blenders, food processor, etc. The only device i own is a hand held mixer.

Thanks!

I don't like the Cheeseburger Deluxe at Wendy's or on SE.

2008-08-20T14:07:43Z

CheeseburgerDeluxe,

I get it. You think Serious Eats sucks, or something. You think that every post on serious eats needs to be about a burger joint, some sushi, or the latest happenings on the New York food scene, unless it has to do with Bobby Flay, I guess... That is Serious Eats to you, which is fine.

But it isn't to me. I like the variety of information that is on this site. The wide variety of articles and internet snippits are what make serious eats what it is. I don't know if you woke up on the wrong side of the bed yesterday morning, but here are a few tips.

1) My grandma always said if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all.

2) The caps lock key is right under the tab key.

3) Maybe take a breather and come back in a few days.

Okay? Okay.

Love,
PG

cancel account

2008-08-20T13:30:29Z

Idea for improvement: on the "edit my account" screen, add a button for "cancel my account". People will occasionally want to cancel their account, and I couldn't find any way to do it.

Southern Food - What's your favorite?

2008-08-20T13:21:00Z

I'm a Southern Girl myself - born and raised in Georgia, and I was thinking about southern food. What do you consider Southern Cooking, and what's your favorite Southern dish? For myself, I'd have to say fried green tomatoes, buttermilk biscuits, fried okra, fried catfish, and chicken and dumplings! Of course, sweet tea would be the beverage of choice, although not for me personally. How about you?

Tomatoes

2008-08-20T10:58:42Z

I realized this morning that I am the luckiest girl in the world. Not many fresh-out-of-college kids on a budget have full access to a farm full of fresh vegetables. While visiting my parents yesterday I picked up a bunch of produce, including about five pounds of tomatoes. I have the best lunch for work today - chocolate cake, leftover from one of the myriad August birthdays my family celebrates, and a simple tomato salad: chopped fresh basil, salt, pepper, balsamic, olive oil, grated romano. If I had more time I'd put in mozzarella, garlic, chopped red onion...

Long story short, what's your absolute favorite tomato dish? It doesn't have to be with in season, heirloom, farm fresh tomatoes, or even fresh ones, but what is your favorite way to eat them?

(Mine's a cross between a fresh salad, see above, or really good homemade sauce)

Ruhlman, forgive me: I really disliked The French Laundry

2008-08-20T08:25:49Z

Yes, I said it, and now I'm standing here on the outskirts of humanity looking for some support.

Has anyone ever felt like this? Am I crazy? I have a full report on my website, but basically I felt that the service was chilly and that, not being especial friends of the house, we were rushed through the meal and touted onto the easiest selections rather than the best.

Shopsin's in Yountville? Not quite, but I wouldn't want to go back again. Anyone had a similar experience, or am I out of my mind?

surplus OJ?

2008-08-20T08:21:38Z

We get fresh squeezed OJ delivered every Wednesday. After being on vacation for a week, I still have a full 1/2 gallon, and we get more this afternoon. Because they deliver it right after they squeeze it, by now it's about the quality you would get in a grocery store. I KNOW hubby will want to drink the fresh bottle instead; which leaves me looking for recipes that invole a whole lotta OJ.

Any ideas other than sangria? I'm playing with somehow braising chicken in it...

Sudden cravings

2008-08-20T05:52:57Z

What are you craving right now, at this moment as you are reading through this question? Some ikura sushi for me. And a wedge of fresh watermelon. Strange, I know.

Fish tacos...what makes them authentic?

2008-08-20T02:16:17Z

I love fish tacos and try to order them every chance I get. I want to make them at home...you know, the right way. Once I ordered them in a restaurant and they came out made with salmon. It didn't work. I've mostly had them with some type of white fish, preferring the fish to be grilled vs. fried.

But what is the traditional way? Grilled? Fried? Which fish to use?

I know corn tortillas are a must. Is the cabbage part of the traditional deal? I like it a lot, but was curious.

I'm calling on you foodies in the know, especially if you are from California, land of the fish taco.
Cheers,
Michelle

Sea Bass Menu Help

2008-08-19T22:13:38Z

I just got some fresh Sea Bass - rare here in the Rockies. I would like to cook it tomorrow, does anyone want to suggest a (healthy-ish) menu?

Bread Machine vs. Handmade

2008-08-19T22:05:15Z

I just used a bread machine for the first time to make bread and it almost felt like cheating but the bread tasted great! How many people use bread machines at home, and how many make the dough and bake themselves?

Which do you prefer?

Hillary

breakfast cereal

2008-08-19T21:34:38Z

Has anyone ever heard of Almond Delight breakfast cereal? I lived in Atlanta back in 1995 and sents I've moved to Florida I can't find it anywhere. I don't know who made it, and why they stop making it. Can someone PLEASE, PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!

Chelsea Buns

2008-08-19T20:31:46Z

1. Have you had a chelsea bun before?
2. Where do you find one in the city?

Thanks in advance to all the serious eaters who has a tip! :)