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Claire-ification: Cupcakes

I know you’re tired of the cupcake thing – I am.  You think it’s played out right?  If you talk to those people who line up around the block standing in line waiting for 4 hours to pay $8 for […]

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Restaurant Review: Whisknladle

The atmosphere at Whisknladle on Wall Street in La Jolla is probably the best example of laid back, classy-casual dining, maybe in the whole city.  The covered patio is just gorgeous and airy yet comfortable and cozy- read: “romantic”.  They […]

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Restaurant Review: Jasmine Seafood Restaurant

Dim sum (literally meaning: touch the heart) was originally not a main meal, only a snack, however it has become a staple in the diets of foodies across the world.

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Claire-ification: To Bee or Not to Bee

If you’ve ever been stuck at a table next to a die-hard vegan who thinks bees are forced labor and they should sue the human race for honey theft, bee movie style? I know I have!   Well this oughta help you deal […]

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Food Fight Radio Challenge! New York Pizza vs. Chicago Pizza

Its New York verses Chicago in the battle for the best pizza! Some of the best New York Style pizza can be had at Knockout Pizza in Mira Mesa in San Diego, it’s quick, tasty and has some imaginative toppings […]

 

Food Fight Radio – August 25, 2014

On this week’s episode of Food Fight Radio…

  • Phallic Fruits: Produce that makes us uncomfortable
  • How we think the food pyramid oughta be
  • What you can do with that balsamic

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Food Fight Challenge – Jewish Deli

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Pop quiz: what is the difference between Rugelach and arugula?  One is a mouth-watering cookie, and the other is a bitter vegetable.  Two guesses as to which one keeps bringing people in to Jewish Delis everywhere.  Everyone loves a Jewish deli.  Why?  Not cuz they’re Jewish, but for the same reasons everyone loves a theme restaurant.  And the theme at these homey places is ludicrously oversized sandwiches.

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Food Fight Radio – August 18, 2014

On this week’s episode of Food Fight Radio…

  • Good mood food
  • Giant things you can be proud to roast in your yard
  • Why we should get rid of tipping altogether

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Oven Kalua Pork

If you are too lazy to dig up your expensive manicured yard or you’re afraid of people bellyaching about how you’re lowering their property values by roasting pigs in holes then you can just make a great juicy oven kalua pork.

Ingredients

  • 1 5 to 5 1/4 pound boneless pork butt roast
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Hawaiian sea salt or coarse sea salt
  • 3 frozen banana leaves, thawed
  • 6 cups water, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke

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Restaurant Review: Searsucker

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I love a challenge, especially a food challenge.  It’s not always eating 5 pounds of fried cheese balls, though; sometimes it’s just trying something new. Or in this case, several new things: cow organs, all of them, served up as gourmet entrees, snobbery included. Now, I’ve never actually had rocky mountain oysters before. But talking about it on last weeks all offal episode inspired me to make a reservation at what would either be a breath of fresh air in a downtown sea of Italian places, or just another expensive reminder that not all chefs can cook just because they’ve managed to procure a high interest loan after hurling a pot at someone’s head on TV. Read more »