Tag: steak
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Burning Man 2013, The Pilgrimage: Part 3
So as you know, I’ve been back from Burning Man for nearly a week, but my travel schedule during that time got so hectic I had to stop blogging. I came home to a broken air conditioner, miscellaneous plumbing crises, and a catering event, so I’m JUST now starting to come up for air and…
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Masterchef 4 Quick Recap: Back to the start and food fit for a King (S4E24)
Hello! It’s Michael Chen again. After talking to Ben, he told me that he would not be watching the last few episodes of MasterChef, so I took it upon my weary shoulders fingers to finish this season out for those of you that can’t live without the recaps. Expect a post from him in the somewhat…
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MasterChef 4 recap: T-Bones and Live Birds (S4E19)
(PLEASE NOTE: This blog contains the IPA-soaked rants of a former MasterChef survivor who has practically no inside knowledge of how this season was produced. It’s not fit to be read by anyone.) So we’re back up to 7 contestants, now that Bri is back. And it’s time for a mystery box. Krissi tells us,…
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MasterChef 4 recap: Firefighters and Benedicts and the Return of Walmart (S4E7)
(PLEASE NOTE: This blog is not approved or endorsed by MasterChef or Fox, and they would probably you rather not read it. The opinions contained in this blog are from a Season 2 competitor who witnessed the filming of virtually every episode of that season, but I have no inside knowledge of THIS season of…
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Kangaroo Loin with Mushroom Sauce
**PLEASE NOTE** A video on how to make this dish is located at the bottom of this recipe! Yes, yes…you’re shocked and a bit disgusted that I’ve posted a kangaroo recipe. Folks…kangaroo is the venison of Australia. It’s their most common game meat. It jumps into the road in the middle of the night and…
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On Brining…
It’s turkey season, and that means all the TV shows are full of tips and tricks for the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. Baste it every 10 minutes. Bake it in a bag. Deep fry it. Rub butter under the skin. The turkey, like all meats that have both light and dark on the same carcass, presents…
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MasterChef recap: Michelin Stars and Walmart Steaks
(Please note that my blog is not endorsed or approved by MasterChef or Walmart, and that they would probably both prefer you not read it. The information below consists solely of uneducated opinions and assumptions and should not be considered factual. I have no inside information on how MasterChef is judged or produced.) Please also…
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MasterChef: Rancheros and Huevos
Today’s blog is brought to you by WalMart, which can figure out how to sell a dozen organic eggs for $3, but not how to make a commercial with decent actors. (That’s a joke, my blog is not endorsed by Walmart, though the link above will lead you to a fascinating article that talks about…
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MasterChef 3: Don’t Trifle with Walmart
Today’s blog entry is brought to you by Walmart, a proud sponsor of MasterChef. (Just kidding! Ha ha ha… But please note that my blog is in no way endorsed or approved by either MasterChef OR Walmart, and my opinions expressed herein are ONLY OPINIONS. I have no inside knowledge of the production of MasterChef,…
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MasterChef: Surf ‘n’ Turf and Childhood Faves
Fresh off a group win normally means that a member from the LOSING team gets eliminated, and the winning team is safe from taking that hit. However, due to exceptional soufflés created by Christian, Jennifer, Adrien, and Derrick last night, the judges couldn’t decide WHO to send home, and decided to send no one. So…