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Autumn has officially arrived -- the Redskins have lost to a perennial doormat, we're talking about fiscal year-end concerns , and it's no longer necessary to run the air conditioning all day, every day. Although it's not as if a lack of air conditioning will be anything different for Metrorail cars, many of which didn't have effective cooling over the course of this historically hot summer. The blogger behind the Twitter handle FixWMATA has been collecting complaints about so-dubbed "hot cars" all summer via Twitter, and released the complete list of offending vehicles this afternoon. It's an interesting to see which line boasts the most sauna-esque cars (that would be the Orange), which series of cars had the least complaints (surprisingly the 2000 Series, which no one complained about once) and which single car had the most complaints levied against it (WMATA: please go fix car number 6149, which was reported for its excessive heat four separate times between July and September).
Lesson: Avoid Metrorail Car 6149 Next Summer - DCist
bacon cups
I had an occasion calling for bacon themed food and my mind immediately turned towards the famed bacon mat . I needed something a little more single-serving though, so I decided to attempt bacon cups. In the bacon mat instructions there is mention of draping the mat over an overturned metal bowl and cooking it so that it would turn out in as a bowl shape.
Ginger Syrup Recipe Details
The Washington Post, August 25, 2010 Course: Condiment Features: Fast Summary: This syrup won first place in the Best Syrup or Elixir category at the 2009 International Herb Symposium, held in Norton, Mass.
The Fried Chicken to End All Fried Chicken There are, by my count, at least seven levels of fried chicken. The worst of them is good; the best, which I waited forty-four years to find, led to what can only be called an out-of-body experience.
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W hether you're filling costumed kids' goodie bags or hosting a grown-up bash, homemade snacks take Halloween to a whole new level. And the good news is that beyond a thermometer and a few tricks of the trade, making your own Halloween confections doesn't require any special equipment or professional experience. Here, we've gathered recipes and tips for making old-fashioned sweets like brittle, bark, and caramel apples, plus three homespun takes on store-bought classics—Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Almond Joy bars, and York Peppermint Patties. Best of all, some of these you can make with your little goblin's help. candy-making tips: Avoid Crystallization
Treats, Not Tricks Halloween at Epicurious
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Arby's is promoting its Roastburger sandwich as "the burger done better." Well, we're taking the so-called "burger done better" and doing it MUCH better. Check it out... Ingredients: 1 Arnold Select/Brownberry/Oroweat Sandwich Thins roll , or alternative below 3 oz. thinly sliced roast beef 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 2 slices tomato 2 slices red onion 1 slice center-cut bacon with about 20 calories per slice (like Oscar Mayer Naturally Smoked 30% Lower Fat Center Cut Bacon ) 1 tbsp. light blue cheese dressing with about 25 calories per tbsp.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Recipe at Epicurious
In a bowl stir together the brown sugar, 1/2 stick of the butter, the graham cracker crumbs, and the peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and chill the mixture, covered, for 1 hour, or until it is firm enough to form into balls. Form teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls and transfer the balls as they are formed to a baking sheet lined with wax paper. In a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water melt the chocolate chips with the remaining 3/4 stick butter, stirring until the mixture is smooth, and let the chocolate mixture cool. Dip the balls into the chocolate mixture with a fork, coating them well and letting the excess drip off, transfer them as they are coated to the baking sheet, and chill them, covered loosely, for at least 1 hour or overnight. (The balls may be double-dipped if desired.)
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If you want your toaster to do double duty warming up sandwiches, bagel spread, and more, these crafty DIY toaster bags made from baking parchment paper are just the ticket to a mess-free and multi-functional toaster. Culinary tips and tricks blog The Kitchn highlighted Toastabag , a product designed to help you make sandwich melts and heat up things in your toaster without making a mess of the inside. Thrifty reader Jess wrote in with a more economical DIY solution: I enjoyed your post about Toastabags.
Turn Parchment Paper into a Toaster Bag for Mess-Free Toasted Sandwiches
For crust: Place ginger in processor and process ;until minced. Add flour, sugar, cloves and salt; process to combine. Using on/off turns, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix yolk and 2 tablespoons water in small bowl.
Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Streusel Recipe at Epicurious
Mac 'n' Cheese Splurge Day Recipe: Our indulgent day Macaroni and Cheese is rich and complex, thanks to plenty of butter, whole milk, and two kinds of cheese: Cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano. More cheese, butter, and breadcrumbs form a luscious crispy topping. Any Day Recipe: The cheesy sauce for every day Mac 'n' Cheese Minis is made with chicken broth, brandy, and garlic (all of which boost flavor without adding too many calories) and a blend of full-fat and low-fat cheeses. Cornstarch is a clever way to add body to the sauce without the extra calories of full-fat dairy; a light sprinkling of seasoned breadcrumbs forms a crunchy browned topping. <p style="text-align:right;color:#A8A8A8"></p>
Healthy Comfort Food Recipes and Indulgent Special Occasion Dishes at Epicurious
Oven-fresh bread is one of life’s simple joys. Ciabatta, a crisp-crusted Italian bread with hints of sourdough and loads of crannies longing for butter, is one of the easiest breads to make at home. Why are we talking about baking bread on Lifehack?
Kitchen Hack: One-Minute Bread - Stepcase Lifehack
The Washington Post, August 25, 2010 Course: Condiment Features: Make-Ahead Recipes Summary: This is the aromatic paste that herbalist Susan Belsinger makes and freezes most often.
Basil Paste Recipe Details
A popular drink in Asia, bubble tea can also be found in some U.S. restaurants and cafes. Use this simple recipe to make your own refreshing bubble tea at home. See Transcript Hi, I'm Gretchen Siegchrist for About.com Food, and I'm going to show you how to make bubble tea. What is Bubble Tea? The bubbles in the tea are actually large tapioca pearls, which add an interesting consistency to the drink.