Tin Foil Soldier

blog.khymos.org
The tagline to Martin’s blog is “dedicated to molecular gastronomy” and I find it fascinating. I think I love this blog for the same reason I love Alton Brown’s Good Eats. If you know why you cook something a certain way, or what a particular ingredient does, then you can change recipes to [...]

The REPUBLIC of TEA - Exquisite Green Tea, Red Tea, White Tea, Black Tea, Oolong Tea and More.
This China green tea is luscious with the naturally sweet flavor of ripe pears and tropical tang of kiwi. A highly aromatic, healthy blend that’s refreshing on ice.

I drink a cup of coffee in the morning, and then [...]

I am making dough for Stromboli right now, using a modified version of Kevin’s recipe:

1 cup hot water
1tsp of yeast
1tlb of sugar / honey / molasses
1tsp salt
1tsp olive oil

Let sit until a foam develops on top (from the activated yeast)
Mix in

1/4 cup gluten
1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour
EDIT: I needed more like 2 3/4 [...]

Kraft Invents The Twinkie Of Bagels: “Bagelfuls”
Ever toast, spread cream cheese on, and eat a bagel and be like, damn, this is taking too long? Then Krafts Bagelfuls, a frozen bagel tube with cream cheese already inside, are for you.
Sounds super healthy!

Its so disgusting that I just had to tell you about it.
PS. I still [...]

Happiness = Marshmellows

Mmmmm Marshmallows.
Here’s another one on flickr

YouTube - Hot Dog Assembly Machine
Awesome robot that gets a hotdog, buns it (its totally a verb), applies mustard and ketchup, and then serves with a juicebox.
Made by RIT’s Society of Manufacturing Engineers, via MAKE: Blog: Hot dog assembly machine

Free water ice for the first day of spring - Slashfood
For those of you not in the know … water ice is a half sorbet/half shaved ice concoction that is infused with fruit flavors
Rita’s is giving away free Italian Ice in celebration of the first day of spring.  I haven’t had Rita’s in a while, [...]

USDA announces biggest meat recall in U.S. history - Slashfood
That’s not a typo. It really is 143 million pounds. It’s the largest meat recall in U.S. history. The beef comes from the Westland/Hallmark Meat Company and goes back to February 1, 2006. The USDA says that cattle at the California factory was mistreated and that [...]

Britain tops fast-food league, as world obesity grows: study - Yahoo News
Britons are the worlds biggest fans of fast food, just ahead of Americans, while famously gastronomic French are the least attracted by quick meals, according to a study published Wednesday.
I have been really watching what I eat lately, as well as going to the [...]

National Peanut Butter Day
I didn’t even know what a glorious day it was until I read Happy National Peanut Butter Day! - Slashfood
I will have to have some organic Wegman’s Pb when I get home.  Maybe I will have some chunky AND some creamy!
I like to dip Wegman’s brand low fat triscuits in it.  They [...]

Chocolate Frosting II Recipe | Chocolate Frosting and Icing Recipes @ CDKitchen.com :: it’s what’s cooking online!
1/6 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup Cocoa powder
1/8 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
extra milk if needed
We used Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa for the frosting, and mmm it was delicious.
We ended up adding probably 5-6 teaspoons of extra milk to [...]

11-year-old booked with armed robbery - New Orleans News - NOLA.com
The boy confessed Thursday to the robbery, which occurred after he called Domino’s pizza and ordered a $35 takeout dinner of pizzas, Buffalo wings and cheesy bread, authorities said. When the driver arrived at his house, the boy took the order from the driver and [...]

Democrat & Chronicle: Business
Up to eight Don Pablo’s restaurants located in metropolitan areas of Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Ohio. Texas and Virginia were to be acquired by Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. of Minneapolis, along with its related companies, after an agreement was reached last month.
We go to BWW every thursday for 50 cent boneless wings [...]

Gun Egg Fryers

They are going to scratch that Teflon coated pan!
via about a billion people long chain

How Much is Inside Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds?
Cold cereal walks the line between healthy breakfast and a sugary junk food. To become a top-seller, cereals have to be delicious and good for you.
A new “How Much is Inside” from cockeyed.com. When it comes to cereal, I prefer Wegman’s brand Fiber Essentials mixed [...]