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Eggs Benedict Burger

May 11th, 2013 David No comments

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Once a week, we have Fancy burger.Night. We take a pound of lean ground beef and try to make it the unleanest thing we’ll eat all week. And that right there, that was my husband’s latest contribution, The Eggs Benedict Burger.

It’s part breakfast, part dinner, and part 75% arterial blockage. Okay maybe it isn’t that terrible for you…

Crispy bacon, a poached egg, and a spoonful of dreamy hollandaise sauce top a plain burger. Okay, it’s definitely that terrible for you.

Crispy bacon, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce top this dinner-meets-breakfast burger.

Ingredients

  • For the hollandaise sauce:
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 stick unsalted Margarine, cut into 8 pieces
  • Juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • For the burgers
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Worcestershire
  • 3 eggs, fried or poached
  • 3 slices of bacon, cooked to a crisp ( or Pastrami)
  • Burger buns

Instructions

  1. heat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, whisk egg yolks with water, whisking vigorously, until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice.
  4. Whisk in 1-2 pieces of Margarine at a time until melted.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over the doubler boiler, whisking occasionally and adding 1-2 tsp hot water if the sauce thickens too much.
  6. Season ground beef with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and a few dashes of Worcestershire.
  7. Divide ground beef into 3 equal portions and form into a patty.
  8. Cook on the grill 4-5 minutes each side, until cooked to desired doneness.
  9. Assemble on buns and top with crispy bacon, an egg, and a spoonful of hollandaise sauce.

Notes

Yields: 3 servings

Hollandaise sauce adapted from Gourmet

Estimated time: 30 minutes

Cedar Plank Salmon.

April 11th, 2013 David 1 comment
Salmon Crop copy 300x300 Cedar Plank Salmon.If you’ve never grilled salmon on cedar planks before, I urge you to give it a try. the planks are easy to use and the rewards are many. Grilled on planks, salmon stays moist and tender while maintaining it’s shape. Cleanup is minimal. Prep is a snap.

To prevent burning, submerge the plank in water for at least 2 hours. It will float to the top so weigh it down with a heavy object.
Add your favorite marinade to the salmon 30 minutes before grilling.

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The Passenger

March 31st, 2013 David No comments

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Madrid, Spain

Sure, you could always book yourself a ticket on a train if you feel like a little lounge time in the dinner car — but what if you don’t feel like going anywhere? In that case, try making a visit to The Passenger. This Malasaña hangout was designed by Parolio and is meant to resemble the inside of a train car — a very swanky train, mind you. A coffee shop by day and rock n’ roll bar by night, inside you’ll find plenty of dark wood, brown leather, brass finished, fantastic cocktails craft beers, and small plate foodstuffs. But the real kicker is the “windows”, which are actually three screens playing synchronized videos to make you feel as if you’re on the move — that is, of course, if the booze isn’t doing that already. Source: The Passenger

Photos: Juan Baraja

Espresso Veloce V12 Machine

March 28th, 2013 David No comments

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Just in case you’ve been wishing for an espresso machine that’s shaped like a car engine, we bring you the Espresso Veloce V12 Machine ($TBA). Limited to just 500 pieces, this insane machine is handcrafted from common automotive materials like aluminum, magnesium, and titanium, and features a filter that resembles a coffee filter, dispensers that resemble tailpipes, and other little touches that tie the Veloce to its racing inspiration. Perfect for the garage, racing-themed man cave, or just a standard kitchen that happens to use a Ferrari as a dinner table. Source:Espresso Veloce V12 Machine

The Drunken Botanist

March 24th, 2013 David No comments

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No matter if you’re drinking vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, your booze of choice came from a plant of one form or another. the Drunken Botanist ($12) takes a look at this grand tradition of fermentation and distillation, with tons of information and stories about various drinks. And should you think it’s all just boring facts, rest assured that the 400-page book also contains over 50 drink recipes, as well as growing tips for those looking to grow their own garnishes. Source:The Drunken Botanist

TapIt Cap

March 21st, 2013 David No comments

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Tired of your growlers going flat before you have a chance to finish them? Well then drink faster! Just kidding — you should look into a TapIt Cap ($45). This clever new gadget fits over your growler’s opening, ensuring that the beer in your growler stays fresh, carbonated, and ready to drink. Thanks to a slot that accepts standard-sized CO2 canisters and a built-in tap and tap handle, it turns your growler into a handheld keg and tap, perfect for barbecues, social gatherings, or anytime you want fresh, draught craft beer. Source:TapIt Cap

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Bowers & Wilkins Z2 AirPlay Speaker System

March 20th, 2013 David No comments

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Why choose between a wireless speaker or a docking system? With the Bowers & Wilkins Z2 AirPlay Speaker System ($400), you don’t have to. A fresh take on the Zeppelin Mini, the Z2 features a top-mounted Lighting dock that fits iPhones and iPods, as well as built-in Wi-Fi for AirPlay support. Other features include class d amplifiers, custom 3.5-inch drivers with fiberglass cones, a glass-reinforced ABS enclosure, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and your choice of black or white bodies. Source:Bowers & Wilkins Z2 AirPlay Speaker System

Blue Apron

March 18th, 2013 David No comments

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Tired of scouring through recipe sites trying to pick out a dinner, then trudging to the store only to find they’re out of one key ingredient? Give Blue Apron ($10/meal) a try. This handy service ships you the raw ingredients for three delicious meals each week; each meal is perfectly portioned, weighs in a 500-700 calories, and takes roughly 35 minutes to prepare. There are options available for both carnivores and vegetarians, so no matter what your lifestyle, there’s an option to match. Now they have to make a Kosher Version. Source:Blue Apron

Breathometer

March 15th, 2013 David No comments

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You knew it was just a matter of time. So far, your smartphone has been able to do pretty much anything you ask of it — except tell you when you’ve had one too many to get behind the wheel. Thanks to the Breathometer ($20 and up), now you can. This keychain-friendly device plugs into the headphone port of your iPhone or Android device, and interacts with an app to give you an accurate measurement of your BAC. Shipments start this July. Source:Breathometer

 

BikeSpike

March 12th, 2013 David No comments

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bike locks are all well and good, but if you really want to keep your bike protected, you need to outfit it with a BikeSpike ($150 and up). This small accessory attaches to your bike via a custom water bottle holder, and packs a GPS chipset, cellular antenna, and accelerometer into its small black body. Thanks to all that tech, you can monitor your ride’s location using a phone or computer, digitally “lock” your bike and get a push notification if it’s moved/tampered with, automatically alert contacts in the event of a collision, and monitor stats like distance, speed, and favorite courses. Just think of it as a combination Find My iPhone/Nike+ for your bike. SourceBikeSpike

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