Cuisine Archive

What’s Inside Your McRib

The coveted McRib. Yes, the triumphant return of the beloved McDonald's sandwich will continue to grace the fast-food giant's menu for another two weeks. Despite the pop culture history behind the McRib, I've never been one to really feel the need to try one. I guess after this article I'd...
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Ro-bottle Opener

Wine: how classy people get wasted. This awesome wine bottle opener: how nerdy fellas get in on the action, too. But make sure you’re using it on a worthwhile wine. I’ve taken a fancy to red grenaches lately, so next time you’re in your neighborhood liquor store, avoid the tall...
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Make Your Own Condiments

Although I do some cooking here and there, I've never dabbled in making my own condiments. I always enjoyed when a local eatery offered homemade pickles and such on their menus but for some reason I never decided to tackle them in the kitchen. Until now. After purchasing a set...
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Review: East Side King

For over the past six months, I've only heard fantastic things about East Side King. Apparently created and operated by former cooks of the famed Japanese restaurant Uchi, this place has been the go-to spot for late nighters craving Japanese inspired goodies on the hip east side of Austin. With an invitation...
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The Grey Goose Hoodwink

Let's face it: alot of people drink Grey Goose despite not having an articulate palette for quality vodka (myself included). We prefer it though because it comes in an attractive bottle, is highly revered, and features quality ingredients and expert distillation from France, right? Actually, all of these reasons were meticulously...
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Coconut Oil’s Redemption

For the longest time, I remember being told everywhere that saturated fats were simply put the devil, and that there's no difference between saturated fats coming from either animals or fruits. I continued to follow this crude concept of nutritional health until I spoke with a nutritionist a few weeks...
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Ron de Jeremy Rum

Yes, you read that right. America's other favorite hedgehog has decided to launch his own line of premium rum. According to the official description, Ron de Jeremy Rum is a 7 year-old oak-aged Panamanian rum crafted by master Francisco Fernandez. The result of such labor appears to provide a smooth flavor...
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Traditional Vietnamese Beef Pho

It's just about to get into November already and soups will definitely be in full swing in the kitchen pretty soon. However I can't really think of any other soup that can make you feel better from any malaise (i.e. cold, headache, hangover, etc.) other than a nice bowl of...
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Review: Flip Happy Crepes

While venturing to Austin City Limits Music Festival a few weeks ago, I was with a couple of friends that wanted to stop by Flip Happy Crepes for a quick lunch before seeing the festivities. Having heard of the place but never visited, I was intrigued to see what kind...
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The Truth Behind Chicken Nuggets

Awhile ago, I posted up a link showing how McDonald's processes its hamburger meat patties. Not to be left out, the horror stories are now focused from those chicken nuggets. To get the lowdown about how many nuggets are made/'processed' and witness what it looks like before being chemically altered...
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