Comments on: Food Blog Battle: Pete Bakes! http://www.macheesmo.com/2009/05/food-blog-battle-pete-bakes/ Cook something Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:29:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: siri http://www.macheesmo.com/2009/05/food-blog-battle-pete-bakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1881 siri Wed, 06 May 2009 14:00:45 +0000 http://www.macheesmo.com/?p=4643#comment-1881 A bloomin' leek, homemade buns, and a beer-enhanced lamb burger??? Of course you won! This is my first time at your site and I am a likin' what I am a seein'. -Siri A bloomin’ leek, homemade buns, and a beer-enhanced lamb burger??? Of course you won! This is my first time at your site and I am a likin’ what I am a seein’.

-Siri

]]> By: Christina Avati http://www.macheesmo.com/2009/05/food-blog-battle-pete-bakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1860 Christina Avati Tue, 05 May 2009 22:40:49 +0000 http://www.macheesmo.com/?p=4643#comment-1860 Well, the battle rages on! I missed the 1000th comment, but still seem to have something to say, regarding the blooming leek. I think you needed to cut off the green top Before dropping it in oil, even if it Was a good handle for dipping. I really liked the idea of leaving it whole though, that was creative. I do believe it tasted great. I had to vote for Pete, although I felt disloyal doing it, I just felt that he was a little more innovative this time, and his plate looked so good, with the different spices and jam and dipping sauce. Other stuff you have made was very inspired, Nick, and I enjoy your blog so much. The beer in the burgers, with no mint at all was no doubt delicious, and making the perfect little buns was an awesome touch. Well, the battle rages on! I missed the 1000th comment, but still seem to have something to say, regarding the blooming leek. I think you needed to cut off the green top Before dropping it in oil, even if it Was a good handle for dipping. I really liked the idea of leaving it whole though, that was creative. I do believe it tasted great. I had to vote for Pete, although I felt disloyal doing it, I just felt that he was a little more innovative this time, and his plate looked so good, with the different spices and jam and dipping sauce. Other stuff you have made was very inspired, Nick, and I enjoy your blog so much. The beer in the burgers, with no mint at all was no doubt delicious, and making the perfect little buns was an awesome touch.

]]> By: Nick http://www.macheesmo.com/2009/05/food-blog-battle-pete-bakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1858 Nick Tue, 05 May 2009 21:55:25 +0000 http://www.macheesmo.com/?p=4643#comment-1858 @ Karen, I did soak in water actually! Sorry I forgot to include that photo. I let it dry after doing that. It definitely helped, but I just don't think leeks are made to really "bloom" like an onion.... @ Karen, I did soak in water actually! Sorry I forgot to include that photo.

I let it dry after doing that. It definitely helped, but I just don’t think leeks are made to really “bloom” like an onion….

]]> By: Karen http://www.macheesmo.com/2009/05/food-blog-battle-pete-bakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1853 Karen Tue, 05 May 2009 17:07:52 +0000 http://www.macheesmo.com/?p=4643#comment-1853 Re the "blooming leek"... I've not tried this, but after cutting the leek, if you were to soak it in ice water, do you think the layers might separate/curl a bit more (like doing "carrot curls)? The only problem would be getting enough water OUT of the leek before battering and frying to prevent splatter disasters in order to see if this experiment works... Re the “blooming leek”… I’ve not tried this, but after cutting the leek, if you were to soak it in ice water, do you think the layers might separate/curl a bit more (like doing “carrot curls)? The only problem would be getting enough water OUT of the leek before battering and frying to prevent splatter disasters in order to see if this experiment works…

]]> By: Bill http://www.macheesmo.com/2009/05/food-blog-battle-pete-bakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1852 Bill Tue, 05 May 2009 16:44:11 +0000 http://www.macheesmo.com/?p=4643#comment-1852 Great job to you both! I only discovered lamb in college because my mother won't eat it - she calls it "old dead sheep." Appetizing! Also, I swear I was going to post EXACTLY where Susan did, but I had the feeling my posts were getting gratuitous in seeking out #1000! Dangit! Great job to you both! I only discovered lamb in college because my mother won’t eat it – she calls it “old dead sheep.” Appetizing!

Also, I swear I was going to post EXACTLY where Susan did, but I had the feeling my posts were getting gratuitous in seeking out #1000! Dangit!

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