The Food and Beverage Thread

[Stumbleweed]

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Mmmm... posole.

Tonight my friend is treating me to a pretty ridiculous meal as my graduation/X-Mas present. We were going to go have the Omakase (Chef's Menu) at our favorite sushi spot, but then I got this message on Facebook. Uh, yeah, we booked it immediately and it's in less than 9 hours:

TAG presents
the Imperial Wagyu Dinner
January 19, 2010 at 7pm
in association with Imperial Wagyu and Lombardi Brothers Meats

FEATURING CUISINE CRAFTED BY:
Troy Guard, TAG Chef/Owner;
Jensen Cummings, TAG Chef de Cuisine,
and Brian Warneking, Imperial Wagyu Chef

FIRST COURSE
WAGYU BEEF TARTAR TEMPURA / smoked apple puree, hawaiian paw paw, shiso

*paired with Shiso Smash Cocktail

SECOND COURSE
WAGYU TONGUE “PASTRAMI” / rye bread, cippolini onions, TAG creamy-spicy sauce

*paired with Shiso Smash Cocktail

THIRD COURSE
WAGYU MARROW-CHUCK BURGER / taro root chips, kimchee “coleslaw”, yuzu-sake mustard

*paired with Delerium Tremens

FOURTH COURSE
SOUS-VIDE WAGYU SHORTRIB / celeriac-peanut butter puree, arugula, blood orange buerre monte

*paired with Delerium Tremens

FIFTH COURSE
RESERVE WAGYU STRIP LOIN / maine lobster, foie gras mousse, truffle emulsion

*paired with Truchard Roussane

SIXTH COURSE
WAGYU SOMETHING SWEET / super secret, seasonal, scrumptious

PLEASE CALL TAG TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT | $75 per person (does not include tax & tip)

Be still, my heart.

[The GIGGAS]

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Dude, Stumble, you should start a food blog and throw recipes up there. I'd be subscribed to it in half a second.

[Cyros]

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I think he does. It's called The Hungry Truth, but it doesn't update very often.

[Stumbleweed]

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Yeah that one is a collaborative blog with people form another forum that I don't really post on much these days. There are about 10 recipes on there form me though with pictures and all that. Here's the link: http://hungrytruth.blogspot.com/

Here's my Flickr page with pictures of recent stuff: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hungrytruth/

I probably will start my own food blog pretty soon. I'm going to start some more adventurous recipes soon like traditional French macarons, so that would be a good time to start one up.

[The GIGGAS]

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You just post when you are, and I'll grab that RSS link like crazy. Really dig your pics, and your post-meal thoughts.

[Cyros]

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Yeah that one is a collaborative blog with people form another forum that I don't really post on much these days. There are about 10 recipes on there form me though with pictures and all that. Here's the link: http://hungrytruth.blogspot.com/

Here's my Flickr page with pictures of recent stuff: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hungrytruth/

I probably will start my own food blog pretty soon. I'm going to start some more adventurous recipes soon like traditional French macarons, so that would be a good time to start one up.

Can your first blog entry be a cooking 101 post?

[Stumbleweed]

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What would you like to see covered? I plan to explain my basic philosophy and style, which is basically cooking by feel. Basic knife skills/tricks? Spices? Equipment? Let me know and I'll make sure to get everything you want in...

[Cyros]

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What would you like to see covered? I plan to explain my basic philosophy and style, which is basically cooking by feel. Basic knife skills/tricks? Spices? Equipment? Let me know and I'll make sure to get everything you want in...

Basic equipment, skills, and starter recipes.

Most of my kitchen ware sucks because in my Mom's word "Didn't think you'd be doing a lot of cooking." And working as little as I do because of college it has been hard to get better equipment.

[Stumbleweed]

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Okay, cool. I'll definitely cover equipment and give some recommendations for a "starter set" that will have basically everything you need. You can get everything you'll need to cook 95% of recipes for about $150 total (normally name brand).

I'll get on this sooner than later.

[sportznut02]

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Anyone have any good recipes for Plantains?

[Stumbleweed]

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I always just eat them on their own more or less... I cut them on the bias (diagonally) and give them a quick fry in some oil until they're a bit soft. Smash them with the back of a wooden spoon and then re-fry, season them up, and eat. Tostones...

[JohnnytheSkin]

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Anyone have any good recipes for Plantains?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mofongo

Sorry I don't have a recipe, but having been in San Juan last summer and enjoying Mofongo, I can't think of anything better with plantains.

I'm so happy there's a place in Minneapolis that offers up Caribbean cuisine. Good to know it wasn't a one time thing, LOL.

[Cyros]

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mofongo

Sorry I don't have a recipe, but having been in San Juan last summer and enjoying Mofongo, I can't think of anything better with plantains.

I'm so happy there's a place in Minneapolis that offers up Caribbean cuisine. Good to know it wasn't a one time thing, LOL.

I think they had those on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.

[ezekiel55]

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Anyone have any good recipes for Plantains?

I usually take em and use a mandolin, or food slicer, slice them about 1/8" thick and fry them skin and all in peanut oil. Make sure the oil is around 375 degrees because once you put the plantains in the temp should drop to around 355...and dont overcrowd the pot because you'll just end up with soggy nastiness.

Once they are out of the fryer, hit em with some kosher salt immediately...and you can also make some other spice rubs like chili powder with lime and so on.

EDIT-

BTW, make sure the plantains are green and under ripened...that way the the starch will not have converted to sugar and they'll fry up beautifully.

[Mo]

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Had to bump to this up to say that, I love my grill.

Even better is that I think I've perfected my grilling skills. Everything comes out the way I want it now, steak, chicken, fish, whatever.

Example, the "menu"(more of a snack, I was hungry) for Game 7 tonight, Burger, Tilapia, and Chorizo.