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Cool Kitchen Gadget: Brass knuckle meat pounder from DCI! (via...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:15:29 -0500

Cool Kitchen Gadget: Brass knuckle meat pounder from DCI!

(via Knuckle Meat Pounder | Uncrate)

Cool Kitchen Gadget: Inspired by a pack of straws, Beater by...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:44:00 -0500

Cool Kitchen Gadget: Inspired by a pack of straws, Beater by DING3000 opens and closes to save space.

(via Beater by DING3000 | Design Milk)

Tasty Libations: Srirazerac - Sriracha Sazerac cocktail...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:39:51 -0500

Tasty Libations: Srirazerac - Sriracha Sazerac cocktail recipe

(via Sriracha Sazerac and The Role of Bitters in Cocktails | Drink Spirits)

Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Niu Rou Mian 4.0

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:23:29 -0500

Spicy Beef Noodle Soup 4.0: Kicking it up another notch from my last niu rou mianrecipe. So far I think 4th time’s the charm!

Ingredients:

Meat & Veggies:

2.5 lbs Beef Shank
5 Garlic Cloves, peeled & smashed
1 Onion, cut into wedges
2 large Ginger slices
2 Tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 stalks of Green Onion (1 for garnish)
Bok choy or Spinach, blanched
A few sprigs of Cilantro for garnish

Spice Mixture:

8 Dried Whole Japones Chile Peppers
5 pieces of Star Anise
3 tablespoons of Whole Sichuan Peppercorns
1 – 2 pieces of Dried Tangerine Peels

Sauce Mixture:

1 tablespoon Rock Sugar
2.5 teaspoons Salt
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
3 tablespoons Shao Xing Rice Wine
6 tablespoons Hot Chili Bean Paste
1 tablespoon Canola Oil
6 tablespoons Chinese Chili Oil

Noodles & Etc:

1 bag of Chinese Wheat Noodles
11 cups of Water
Cheesecloth or Sieve

Method:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add enough to cover the meat, but OMIT adding salt.
While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the spice mixture in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, prepare the sauce mixture.
Rinse the meat under cold water. When the water is boiling, flash boil the meat. Drain and set aside.
Cut into wedges, tomatoes and onions. Then slice ginger into 3 large pieces.
Smash and peel the garlic. Cut the green onions into thirds.
Heat oil in a large pot and add the garlic and ginger. Pour the sauce mixture into the pot and stir. Then add the bowl of spices.
After a few fragrant seconds, add the onions and tomatoes.
Pour 11 cups of water into the pot. Add the green onions (save one stalk for garnish) and the meat.
Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for at least 3.5 hours, and 4 - 6 hours for more tender meat.

Half an Hour Before Feasting Time:

Taste your broth. If you want more tingly and numbing sensation, add Sichuan peppercorns. Extra spiciness, increase chili oil. Too salty? Add a little broth or water. Not salty enough? Add more soy sauce.
Blanche the bok choy in another pot. Drain and set aside. Cook the noodles in another pot (portions similar to spaghetti). Prepare garnish: mince green onions and pick cilantro leaves.
Finally, prepare to eat! Pour soup through a sieve and set aside. Then pull or slice meat for each serving.
Get soup bowls out, add noodles, bok choy, beef, and soup. Garnish with cilantro and green onions.

Kitchen Gadgets: The OCD Chef Cutting Board (via swissmiss | The...

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:53:23 -0500

Kitchen Gadgets: The OCD Chef Cutting Board

(via swissmiss | The OCD Chef)

Tips on Storing Herbs: Basil, Parsley and Cilantro (via Simply...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:55:00 -0500

Tips on Storing Herbs: Basil, Parsley and Cilantro (via Simply Recipes)

For more tips on storing other fresh herbs, check out The Best Way to Store Herbs from Real Simple.

Oodles of Noodles: Cup Noodles museum opens in Japan today to...

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:00:07 -0400

Oodles of Noodles: Cup Noodles museum opens in Japan today to commemorate its 40th anniversary. Slurp!

(via Cup Noodles Park in Japan » Design You Trust – Design and Beyond!)

Saturday Lunch: HRD Coffee Shop Korean Short Rib Bibimbap &...

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:07:00 -0400

Short Rib Bibimbap

Spicy Kimchi Burrito

Saturday Lunch: HRD Coffee Shop Korean Short Rib Bibimbap & Spicy Kimchi Burrito

Carnivore Porn: Olivier’s Butchery

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:29:00 -0400

Carnivore Porn: Olivier’s Butchery

Cool Idea: DIY dry-erase board using a picture frame, scrapbook...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:28:18 -0400

Cool Idea: DIY dry-erase board using a picture frame, scrapbook paper and erasable markers!

Two of my favorite fruits united!

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:14:00 -0400

Two of my favorite fruits united!

Mission Street Style Sausages @ Rosamunde Sausage Grill

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:50:00 -0400

Mission Street Style Sausages @ Rosamunde Sausage Grill

After watching this video, I think I’m going to have a...

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:16:00 -0400

After watching this video, I think I’m going to have a Korean Pork Belly Taco 4th of July!

Keeping Brown Sugar Soft

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:49:00 -0400

Keeping Brown Sugar Soft:

Hint: Ingredient is sweet, white and fluffy …

Saturday lunch: Tasty cheeseburger, crispy slow roasted pork...

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:38:50 -0400

Saturday lunch: Tasty cheeseburger, crispy slow roasted pork shoulder with chorizo aioli sandwich, and mint iced tea from 4505 Meats stall at the Farmers Market.

How to make your own chalkboard paint in any color!

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:49:04 -0400

How to make your own chalkboard paint in any color!

Cut-out street map of SF by Karen M....

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:26:00 -0400

Cut-out street map of SF by Karen M. O’Leary

photojojo:

Artist Karen M. O’Leary hand cuts street maps (this one’s San Francisco) with unbelievable attention to detail.

(Via Picdit)

p.s. Photojojo’s hiring!!! Both in & outside of SF. Web developers, photographer, store buyer, and freelance writers.

Wishlist: Le Creuset Two-in-One Pan

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:09:03 -0400

Wishlist: Le Creuset Two-in-One Pan

Banksy-sponsored: free admission on Mondays to LA MOCA’s Art in...

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:42:00 -0400

Banksy-sponsored: free admission on Mondays to LA MOCA’s Art in the Streets Exhibition

“Read Your Bookcase” is a clever bookshelf...

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:36:00 -0400

“Read Your Bookcase” is a clever bookshelf design by Eva Alessandrini and Roberto Saporiti for Saporiti. Each individual letter stands freely on its own, and I love how the letters form a shelf for decorations and books of all shapes and sizes.