June 2011
79 posts
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“Hamachi collar. Sea bean, grapefruit and muscat grape ambrosia salad. ...”
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May 2011
102 posts
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“Mustard udon noodles, grilled albacore, pea shoots, thai basil. Pistachio....”
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“Devil’s Club. Hearty texture, subtle pine flavor. #restaurantnote...”
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“Grilled tuna, puttanesca bread salad. Kale. #flavornote”
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Make a Big Splash: Clear Glass Tub Boston Home... →
Herschell / Special*Dark’s comment - Sexy time. Article follows below:
Flipping through the latest issue of Boston Home, I was struck by the beauty of this “invisible” tub. Made from a thick sheet of glass inserted between the two tile walls, it’s so simple, yet I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Read Full Post /via Google Reader
Choffy: Chocolate You Brew Like Coffee →
Herschell / Special*Dark’s comment - Choffy with an espresso based dessert? That’d be clever. Article follows below:
From Drinks
Sometimes hot chocolate can feel too heavy and filling, but chocolate-flavored teas are often weak and unsatisfying. What’s a cacao lover to do?
The folks at Choffy are offering one unusual solution: they’re bagging 100% organic cacao beans,...
The Coolest Festival Tent? The VW Camper Tent →
Herschell / Special*Dark’s comment - IF THIS TENT IS A ROCKIN… lol. Article follows below:
If you’re attending any festivals this year this has got to the coolest canvas to camp out in, say hello to the VW Camper Van Tent.
Officially licensed by Volkswagon the VW Camper Tent is a full size replica of the 1965 Camper Van. Available in yellow, red or blue, it is certain to stand out...
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“Choucroute en croute. #flavornote”
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“Tripe & ribeye sandwich. Jalapeno, thai basil & bean sprouts. Hoisin. ...”
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HD Video Blog: Desi's Lamb Butchery Demonstration... →
“People just don’t understand. Go to Chinatown and get your $1 pork buns...”
– NYCOOK’s Comment on David Chang on selling Mexican Coke for $5.
Heavy stuff.
Nike+ GPS app free in the App Store now →
Herschell / Special*Dark’s comment - Save yourself $2 and never use it. lol. Article follows below:
Nike+ is about to turn five years old, and they are celebrating by giving their Nike+ GPS app away for free for a limited time. The app is similar to other run-tracking apps, but it’s got a much cleaner interface than most and a color-coded map line so that you can see the parts of...
Best Damn Cheeseburger →
I liked a YouTube video: Recently voted the best burger in the Bay Area by the SF Eater reader poll, the 4505 Meats cheese burger is a labor of love. What makes this burger so special? Maybe the fact that we source local, whole grass fed beef and dry age the meat, butcher…
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“Black pepper Hong Kong egg waffle. #flavornote”
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“Lovage, lamb and licorice. #flavornote”
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For those who like a little "snap" in their squid.... →
Herschell / Special*Dark’s comment - Trying tonight. :)
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“Soba noodle, pickled ramps & English peas. Grilled Spanish sardine....”
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Fisheries collapse in a pattern unlike that seen... →
Written By Diana Gitig.
Large-bodied species and top predators were assumed to be the most in danger of being overfished. Studies show that smaller fish, Summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus), Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus), herring (Clupea pallasii), Winter flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) and chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) have decreased dramatically.
This is why I...
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“Maple blossom scones, lightly flavored cherry cream cheese. #flavornote”
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“Stuff I learned at @Nettletown: Maple blossoms, when cooked in liquid give off...”
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