nataku's Profile
| Display Name: | nataku |
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| Member Since: | 11/30/09 |
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I've made kouign amann with the recipe from chef eddy's blog and they turned out great. It's much easier than it looks, just requires time and patience. How to Make Kouign Amann at Home Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn |
6/11/13 7:21 PM |
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If the barley was malted prior to a dark roast, that would be similar to drinking the wort of a dark beer recipe. Caffè d'Orzo: The Italian Espresso That Isn't Actually Coffee |
4/10/13 2:37 PM |
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The chef/santoku knife, paring knife, and bread knife should cover most of your typical kitchen prep needs. Should I Buy Knives Separately or Together in a Block? Good Questions |
4/8/13 11:35 AM |
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When I'm at home having a nice beer, I will always pour it into a glass, often my Spigleau stemmed pilsner glass (pretty much a tulip). Enjoying the appearance and aroma of the beer in addition to its taste is part of the experience of drinking a nice beer. Why You Should Drink Beer from a Glass Beer Sessions |
2/28/13 11:58 AM |
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The salt adds adds a nice minerality to a gose to complement the sharp lactic tartness of beers. They're very refreshing though, perfect for warm weather. Strange but True: This German Beer is Brewed with Salt Brew Sessions |
1/17/13 2:35 PM |
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Love the color of the interior walls. Linda's Fashionably Modest Condo House Tour |
12/13/12 1:12 PM |
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I use those vacu vin stoppers as well for half consumed bombers/750's, though I don't use the pump with it as creating a vacuum will cause the beer to lose carbonation faster. Too Much Beer? How to Save Your Beer After Opening Beer Sessions |
9/25/12 4:05 PM |
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I think the only thing I purchased in Venice while I was there earlier this year was a small Murano glass trinket that didn't take up much space since I still had 10 more days traveling around Italy with a suitcase and a backpack that was pretty much full. What Are the Best Kitchen Souvenirs to Buy in Italy? |
9/21/12 5:40 PM |
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Clean as you go is a great tip. Also, prepare (clean, cut, measure, etc) all items for a recipe (mise en place) prior to starting. Back to Basics: 5 Tips That Make Cooking Easier |
9/11/12 12:03 PM |
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I don't know if 120 minute IPA (over 11% abv, I think) from Dogfish Head is a good choice for a light summer beer. Maybe their 60 or 75 minute IPA, which is much lower abv. Celebrate Independence! 15 Regional Craft Brews to Drink This July 4th Beer Sessions |
7/3/12 7:31 PM |
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Probably a sous vide machine. A great way to guarantee meat is cooked properly. 10 Luxurious, Extravagant Kitchen Splurges Gifts for Food-Lovers & Cooks |
5/4/12 2:57 PM |
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I like to do this with salmon whenever I don't feel like searing. Almost always guarantees moist and fragrant piece of fish, and works with almost any combination of herbs and aromatics you might have on hand. Easy Dinner Recipe: Baked Fish, Spinach, and Tomatoes in Foil PacketsRecipes from The Kitchn |
3/19/12 1:10 PM |
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Love ATK and their scientific approach to explaining their choices and their research, all for recipes that can be replicated at home fairly easily. Coming from a science and engineering background, their show is always enjoyable. A Tour of America's Test Kitchen Professional Kitchen Tour |
3/6/12 2:38 PM |
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Can you brew by flipping it upside down? I used to have a thermos/tea brewer that I brewed tea with in that manner to keep the leaves submerged in the water. The small basket is a bit of a deal breaker for me since I do drink a lot of green tea that needs more room. Nobel Glass Travel Thermos Product Review |
2/13/12 2:22 PM |
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I spent 10 days in Sydney last year for vacation and enjoyed the very good Thai food, kangaroo (hopefully not overcooked), and Australian wine. A friend had me bring back all varieties of Tim Tams I could find at the time (seven different ones) as well... The lamington in the pic for this post is nice, if you like pound cake with jam covered in chocolate and coconut. What Are Must-Try Australian Foods? Good Questions |
1/27/12 2:35 PM |
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Moonlight Brewing here in Northern California offer many of their beers on cask as well, and they are always unique and delicious. From the Firkin: The Return of "Real Ales" Beer Sessions |
1/17/12 4:01 PM |
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Someone in line for the Blue Bottle in the SF Ferry Building recommended the Gibraltar to me this past weekend. Definitely an easy to drink fast jolt of coffee if you don't have time to sip a hot espresso. Barista Secrets: 3 Underground Coffee Drinks Not On The Menu |
1/17/12 11:54 AM |
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I read a lot of food and cooking blogs and have watched PBS cooking shows since I was pretty young. For techniques, I usually look for youtube/vimeo demonstration videos and then practice doing the same. Learned how to break down/carve a chicken/turkey recently by doing that. Cookbooks, Classes, Blogs: How Do You Learn New Cooking Skills? |
1/10/12 12:15 PM |
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I live in an area that is constantly in the 60°F range so proofing bread dough has always been a difficult to manage. If I baked more bread, this might be tempting to pick up... A Home Bread Proofer: The Brød & Taylor Folding Proofer Product Review |
11/30/11 4:07 PM |
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Went through my butter reserves in the freezer due to Thanksgiving. Time to restock that at least. What To Stock Up On Now for Your Holiday Baking |
11/30/11 4:05 PM |
