Done by McDonalds' own chef. Is it just me, or does this look kind of delicious?
Done by McDonalds' own chef. Is it just me, or does this look kind of delicious?
It's an "instant" "hamburger." And it confirms my suspicion that the Japanese are weird. Though, it does seem like something you might get at a swanky molecular gastronomy restaurant.
Thanks to Cynical-C for this horrible thing.
He tries to show kids how bad mechanically-separated chicken is.
And fails.
I guess if you've got nothing better to do, and really like protein bars, this is OK.
In August, we experienced the magic that is Alinea in Chicago. Thanks to someone on YouTube, you can see what the final dessert looked like during preparation.
Grand finale. Frozen chocolate mousse, several coconut elements, candied menthol, chocolate crumbs, and fresh warm pudding served directly on a silicone tablecloth.

Australian wagyu tenderloin with banana, pepper, and grape tomato.

Corn cluster with honey and butter.

Squab and leg meat, served on a log.

Lamb dish with popcorn soup. Course 14, I think?

26 courses. Molecular gastronomy.

A fascinating look at the ongoing argument of burger flipping. I've always been a nervous flipper, myself.
The answer to the 'how often?' question may surprise you.
The Burger Lab: How Often Should You Flip a Burger? | A Hamburger Today
So my chili rides shotgun. I think I'll call it 'Shotgun Chili'.

Update: Wooo! My chili was judged the best (and hottest) chili. Yes, this doesn't really mean anything, but it was nice to hear.
... and shortening your lifespan.
There are many things to consider here. Some are out to "get their money's worth" by ingesting the most amount of the costliest items. Others would like to sample small amounts of dozens of different dishes. While still others may want to eat as much of their favorite item as they can possibly do in one sitting.
My philosophy lies somewhere in the middle of all of this. I try to allot a large portion of my meal to high cost items, while sampling things that look tasty and also making sure that I get to those items that I know and love. This can be tricky to do though, especially at very large buffets or one that you're not too familiar with. Using the prescribed techniques you will soon find yourself more capable of meeting this objective.
The All-Inclusive All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Guide « Eating The Road
According to this one author, it's in a skillet, over medium heat. With butter.

Okay, so here's the Ducasse method of making a rib steak, as interpreted by me. This is a 45-minute process, assuming you start with a steak that has been allowed to come up to room temperature or that at least has been out of the refrigerator long enough to take the chill off it. The method starts with a skillet -- in my case cast-iron but any good skillet works fine as does a pot like a rondeau -- heated to a medium heat. The steak is started on its edge. The reason for this is twofold: first, it renders the fat so you're able to cook the steak in beef fat (this echoes Ducasse's principles of flavor reinforcement, which are nearly universal in his cooking); second, it creates an appetizing appearance on the edges.
I'm looking at getting a new toaster sometime. Mine just leaves a big toast-sized burn mark on both sides of the toast.

The toaster has a Centurion's face on its side complete with a red LED light that moves side-to-side, just like a Centurion's eye. It also has two different plates on the slots now: one burning the Cylon image, the other burning the phrase "FRAK OFF." I like to think that the hostility is directed at the Darth Vader toaster. It makes the toast extra crunchy.Oddly enough, this new Cylon toaster is supposedly produced for the San Diego Comic-Con and only 2000 units are available, yet you won't be able to buy it at Comic-Con (though it will make appearances at the Con as a display). If you want one, you have to purchase it at the NBC-Universal online store and they'll ship it to you in September. Be aware, though, that this kind of BSG goodness will set you back $90. If you do choose to get it, I hope you'd still have money left to buy the Complete Series Bluray.