วันพุธที่ 30 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Gamblerz Crew VS Top 9 - France Battle Toulouse 2009 (Part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL6yJkEQEfM&hl=en
วันอังคารที่ 29 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Alaskan Crab Recipes For Dungeness and King Crabs
With so much great seafood, it's no surprise that the crab meat coming out of Alaska is second to none. Especially prized among Alaska's crab offerings are the king crab and the dungeness crab. Both are considered to be among the finest, most exquisite varieties of crab to be had anywhere. The dungeness crab season, much longer than the king crab season, lasts between December and June, and most of the fresh dungeness will be found towards the beginning of that period.
Consider trying out either of these magnificent recipes the next time you have the delight of buying either of these excellent crabs at your local market...or if you ever make it out to Alaska! A particular favorite is the cream of crab soup recipe described below!
· Dungeness Cream of Crab Soup:
Heat a half stick of butter in a pot, and when it begins to brown add a cup of milk, 4 cups half and half, and a small can of cream of celery soup. Stir and add minced parsley and spices (a pinch each of Old Bay, curry powder, and salt and pepper), and after 5 minutes of cooking add a pound of crab meat. Turn off flame and let sit several minutes. Add a splash of sherry or cognac to add a kick.
· King Crab Royale:
Split open several king crab legs (about 12 ounces of meat in all), leaving the meat inside the shells, though possibly separating and cutting up a bit, to make removal easier when eating. Separately, combine in a bowl a half cup of melted butter, one grated onion, finely chopped parsley and tarragon (a small handful in total), the juice of half a lemon, and a tablespoon of hot sauce, with salt and pepper to taste. Baste the crab legs, and send to the broiler. Cook under a high flame for 5 or 5 minutes, removing every 2 minutes to baste again.
These two king crab and dungeness crab recipes represent everything there is to be loved about Alaskan seafood: simplicity and versatility. Seafood consumers seem to appreciate those two qualities, as well as everything else that there is to love about the ecologically-conscious Alaskan seafood industry and all it has to offer. You could even start with the cream of crab soup, and then work your way to the King Crab Royale as a finale!
วันจันทร์ที่ 28 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
How to Understand the Menu in a Spanish Restaurant
You will find starters under the heading "Entremeses or Entrantes" In this section you will often find subdivisions "Frio" or cold, "calente" or hot. Dishes that you could expect to find in the starter section are listed below:
Ensalada Mixta
A mixed salad, of leaves and tomato, onion, baby corn, and with as many a twelve ingredients in total including egg,pineapple,kiwi fruit,tuna,anchovies, seafood sticks,asparagus,olives,capers,artichokes and any thing else that comes to hand.
Ensalada Pollo
A chicken salad, consisting of leaves and cucumber and roast chicken pieces on a mayonnaise dressing
Ensalada Rusa
A Potato salad with carrots, peas, and tuna
Ensalada de Espinaca con Queso de Cabra
A spinach salad with goats cheese
Entrada frio
Jamon Iberico
Sliced Iberico ham produced from black iberian pigs fed on acorns, similar to serrano ham but higher quality so more expensive.
Lomo Iberico
lean slices of the same iberian pigs grilled.
Queso Curado de Oveja
Cured sheeps cheese
Anchoas en Aceite
Anchovies in oil
Entrada Calente
Morcilla con Pimientos Asados
Blood sausage with roasted peppers
Esparragos Verdes a la Parrilla
Grilled Green esparagus
Verduras a la Plancha con Parrilla
Grilled vegetables
Saquitos de Brick con Puerros y Gambas
Filo pastry parcels of leaks and prawns (shrimp)
Boletus a la Plancha con Ajitos Fritos
Grilled Boletus mushrooms with fried piquillo peppers
Revuelto de Morcilla, Pimientos y Patatas
Scrambled egg with blood sausage, peppers and potato
Revuelto de Boletus, Patatas y Jamón
Scrambled egg with Boletus mushroom, potato and ham
Boquerones en Vinagre
Whitebait (small fish) in vinagar
Soups
Sopa de Pollo con Fideos
Chicken Noodle Soup
Sopa de Pescado y Marisco
Fish and Shellfish Soup
Sopa de Lentejas
Lentil soup
Sopa de picadillo
A soup with shredded chicken, ham,egg, all in a broth
Gazpacho
Cold tomato soup
I hope that this has wetted your appetite for Spanish food, look out for the next article covering main courses.
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 27 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
I'm A Vegetarian Now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ulKiyLdbTY&hl=en
วันเสาร์ที่ 26 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Top 10 Restaurants to Dine at When Visiting New York - Written by a New Yorker
Usually out of towners when they think of New York dining, they think of very lavish, expensive food with interior décor designed by well known star-chitects with even more well known celebrity chef's endorsing the restaurant name. While those restaurants (Olive, Spice Market, or all the Jean Georges for that matter) are fantastic restaurants- they should be, because outrageous sums of money are dedicated to their marketing, and management team, where the taste, quality of food is just one of the important factor in the well oiled machine that is the culinary food experience. However, I want to highlight some of my favorite restaurants that are all a bit under the radar, and should be on your list of restaurants to hit if you are visiting from out of town.
Incidentally, in case you're wondering, I have been living in New York for 7 years, and have tried lots of local cuisine from Asia to Africa, so I do have a palette that enjoys and recognizes ethnic foods. I should also mention that I eat out pretty regularly, about 5 times a week, but I am not in the restaurant biz, nor endorsing any particular restaurant. Just my faves, since great food/ experiences are meant to be shared!
Below is the list of restaurants that I will actually leave my neighborhood on the UWS to dine at- and repeatedly dine at:
1. Casa Mono- Tapas-
Incredibly small space- but they do have a sister wine bar next door called Bar Jamon that allows you to sip on excellent Riojas while you wait. This is also a really smart business tactic, so they never really lose customers to long waits. The food is really based on Catalan style tapas, and not the northern Pinxchos variety, and it is more "done up" than you're typical run of the mill tapas bar that serve tortillas (Spanish omelets loaded in butter and potatoes) and croquettes. They serve a mean razor clam dish, and braised short rib. Although I'm not a fan of sweet bread (that would be brain...) it's pretty darn good from what I've heard. Décor is simple, dark woods, and ambiance is dark and cozy.
2. Sakagura- Japanese/ Sake Bar
A completely random location in the basement in midtown east, but if you're looking for the best braised pork belly, authentic yet exquisite Japanese street food and sake served the way it should be (not in a box, but iced in a traditional hollowed out glass server) this is where you should try. It is in the basement of an office building, but if you go around late April, early May, it is filled with actual cherry blossoms attached to each column. Sensational! There is no sushi there- only prepared cooked food, and no, you won't find any chicken teriyaki there either. The miso eggplant and green tea truffles are to die for.
3. Bon Chon Chicken- Fried Chicken/ Korean-
More of a late night spot, this K-town bar/ restaurant is located on Fifth right off 32nd, and has a seedy looking entrance with a random red velvet rope to go upstairs. Twice I have gone and it has smelled like baby powder, but if you can get past that disconcerting smell- once you taste the fried chicken, you will never have fried chicken anywhere else. Deep fried in olive oil, there are two flavors- garlic and garlic. Go with either one =) And get the spicy ones. They also have popcorn made with cayenne pepper and raisins- bizarre combination, but really tasty. Beer is served by the pitcher. Other Korean food available too- but if you're just looking for K-food- there's more options right around the corner. Here's fried chicken at its best. Incidentally, lots of non-Koreans frequent this spot as well.
4. Bobo- Pan- American cuisine-
Bobo stands for bohemian bourgeoisie- it is hidden downstairs on the corner of 10th street and 7th Ave, and once you enter, you'll feel that you're in someone's townhouse that you secretly wished you lived in. I really go there because the ambiance is so spectacular which almost discredits the excellent menu there, but the décor is to die for. Bookshelves lined with vintage books- crusty chandeliers, and a staircase clad in plaid and wool. Very chic yet intimate. In the summer, the outdoor garden opens up and is a real treat to out outside (sans tents). Get the Wagyu sirloin or the seared sea scallops. Good date spot.
5. Morimoto- Big Box Japanese
It's easy to dislike this meat-packing, cavernous, overly loud Japanese restaurant filled with wait staff trained on ex-banker expense accounts. Owned by Iron Chef Morimoto- filled with beautiful people (on weekdays), it happens to be a cut above the other "Nobu knock-off's" around the corner- Matsuri, Buddah bar, Buddahkan, Tao, or Asia de Cuba- really because Tadao Ando designed the interior. Walking through the half semi circle door with massive flapping curtains makes you feel like you're entering into a time warp, but sensibly done. The large bi-level open space is utilized well by frosted/ dotted glass partitions set on an angle to maximize user space, yet create semi-intimate dining areas. The food is, well, spectacular. Miso glazed cod, rock shrimp tempura are the staples.
6. Fornino- Pizza
Trekking to Brooklyn for good pizza hardly seems worth it, though it seems that enough people do it for that other pizza place (Grimaldi's)- which is highly overrated owing to good PR and press. Fornino's is located on Bedford Ave off 7th and they make the most killer truffle oil/ mushroom pizza. For a closer slice (in Manhattan)- John's Pizzeria is pretty good and worth the hype, though on the wet side. Another nod to good pizza is- Posto pizza in Murray Hill- though they recently kicked out Jimmy Fallon because he bad mouthed another establishment on Twitter with the same management- which is just really just bad for business. Every New Yorker loves Jimmy Fallon.
7. Peter Lugar's Steakhouse- Steakhouse-
Anywhere where they mock you for asking for an espresso or cappuccino is legit in my book. This place actually lives up to the hype, and isn't laden in butter like Ruth Chris or a hit/miss like Prime 112. There are certainly lots of great places for a slab of juicy meat in the city, but I'm listing this place as a steak house because you come here only for steak, and really nothing else though there is fish on the menu. In addition to their steak for share, they have the best key lime pie, and tomato salad (best when loaded with the Lugar steak sauce on top!) It used to be only construction workers, and men in blue shirts that go, but nowadays if you can get a table, its worth making the trip to BK. They only take cash, and yes, their own credit card- the Peter Lugar credit card.
8. Malatesta- Italian Trattoria
Located on the corner of Christopher and Washington, this small intimate Italian restaurant is completely no frills- and only takes cash. The cool wait staff all speak Italian, and they don't take reservations- partially because they know they'll fill their tables at any given night- and partially because they just really don't care about making anyone a priority no matter who you are. (They once made Christy Turlington wait behind me- what?) Pasta is simple, home made, and the way it should be. Get the Spinach Gorgonzola Gnocchi or the rack of baby lamb.
9. Ippudo- Japanese Ramen, cooked food
In the heels of Momofuku Noodle Shop, and Sobaya, comes this new ramen hot spot, Ippudo in the East Village. As much as I love David Chang's usage of Berkshire pork in everything- his soup bases are almost too salty, and "Anglo-saxon-afied" whereas Ippudo's house ramen gets it just right. In addition, the pork buns are also a cut above their competitors. Get the Shisito peppers, pork buns, and try the sake unfiltered if you've never had it that way before. Plan in waiting about 90 minutes for a table, even on a Monday night. There's a bar across the street to get your drink on first, but it's worth the wait.
10. Peasant (downstairs)- Rustic Italian
If you've ever dined at Peasant upstairs, you'll realize just how much Italian you really don't know. Obscure phrases such as "Polpi in Purgatorio" (is that octopus in purgatory?) make you wonder what you've been eating all along in those other Italians places. Food is exquisite, but lets face it, it's easy to find stellar food at $25 per entrée, but how about the same quality food at half price just downstairs? Peasant downstairs is literally right below the one upstairs. You walk through these large wooden doors that are unmarked which feels like you're entering into a bomb shelter- but once you're inside, it's the completely unexpected warm exposed brick and beam construction, thick heavy curtains lining the walls, and flickering candle light on each long slab wooden table that makes you feel that you've just entered a dimly lit Michelangelo Antonioni movie in the 1970's. Romantic, inviting, and the noise level at a good boisterous, but still low enough hear your friends talking. The food is generally meant for sharing- simple salads, rustic pizzas, and a fierce charcuterie plate make this a low key, yet supremely rich dining experience.
วันศุกร์ที่ 25 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
ronnie's 21st bday affair @ King of Thai Noodle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx3xhw4pqAY&hl=en
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 24 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Gamblerz vs ______| CHALLENGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOD6_lpC9Qc&hl=en
วันพุธที่ 23 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Bboy King So @ International Bboy Games 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pkz0Ky8OfI&hl=en
วันอังคารที่ 22 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Gambler Crew K-fest Performance pt 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahGNqMaF9yE&hl=en
วันจันทร์ที่ 21 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Visit Several Famous Tourist Attractions at the Rocks in Sydney, Australia
The oldest area of Sydney, The Rocks is located at the foot of Sydney Harbour Bridge and on the western shores of Sydney Cove. It is a district of restaurants, shopping stores, weekend markets, pubs, museums, and so much more. No wonder why it is one of the most visited parts of Sydney.
So how do you get to The Rocks? To get there you can take a train to Circular Quay and walk along George Street towards the Harbour Bridge. The Rocks is also an easy 10-minute walk from the heart of Sydney and the main entry point is via George Street. If you are walking from Darling Harbour then you can reach the place via Hickson Road.
The Rocks is known as the birthplace of modern-day Australia, hence, visiting it has a historical feel to it. Moreover, it has transformed into a place where you can truly enjoy, with its 19th century warehouses converted to restaurants, bars, museums, and shopping stores.
Speaking of rich history, there are lots of museums and galleries to visit in Sydney. There is The Rocks Discovery Museum which is a mixture of interactive technology and archaeological artifacts found in The Rocks. It also tells the story of The Rocks from pre-European period to the present.
Other galleries and museums include:
o Argyle Gallery - a place for all Australian art and fine craft including Aboriginal paintings, woodworks, and glassware;
o The Collection at Gannon House - which includes both indigenous and other contemporary Australian art and craft;
o Susannah Place Museum - which is a small terrace museum of four brick houses including a corner grocer's shop; and
o The Museum of Contemporary Art - is dedicated to collecting and presenting contemporary art from across Australia and around the world. Free guided tours of the exhibitions are also held daily, with talks by artists, curators, and industry professionals.
Those tours to the museums and galleries may make you hungry, and you can treat yourself to at least one of the district's restaurants. Some examples are:
o Altitude, a stylish 105-seat restaurant which rests high above the city skyline and offers world-class views across Sydney Harbour and beyond;
o The Canteen, an easy drop-in noodle bar featuring a long, communal table and some coveted balcony tables outside;
o Shiki Japanese Restaurant, known for exquisite, fresh cuisine, the menu of which ranges from traditional favorites to innovative delicacies; and
o Zia Pina Pizzeria, a place where you can enjoy the real traditional Italian pasta and pizza at a very affordable price.
Of course, you cannot afford to miss the fashion shops, which include:
o Rip Curl, born at Bells Beach in 1969, is an Australian company for surfers;
o Boutique Belle, which caters to the mature customer;
o Rocks Style, which specializes in quality Australian clothing, including Drizabone, R.M. Williams, and Coogi; and
o Wombat at The Rocks, which offer quality Australian clothing, ugg boots, hats, and other accessories for men, women, and children.
Other attractions in The Rocks include:
o Bridge Climb Sydney which provides the ultimate experience of Sydney, with guided climb to the top of the world-renowned Sydney Harbour Bridge;
o King George V Recreation Centre which provides city residents, workers, students and visitors with a state of the art community and recreation facility;
o Sydney Observatory which allows you to see the southern sky and views over Sydney Harbour; and
o The Argyle Orcale where gifted pyschics provide daily personal readings in Tarot, Clairvoyance, Palmistry, Astrology, Numerology, Crystal Ball Reading, and Aura Reading.
There is truly so much to do and see in The Rocks, so it is fairly reasonable to include it in your to-go list when you decide to visit Australia.
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 20 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Ideas For Good Casseroles
Cooking a casserole is one of the fastest and simplest ways to serve a mouthwatering dinner. If you're thinking what to make for a dinner party or social gathering I think that 1 of these excellent recipes would be perfect for such an occasion.
Below is a list of recipes for you to try:
Tuna Noodle Casserole - Made with fresh tuna, noodles, red onions, cream of mushroom soup, and mild cheddar cheese.
Green Bean Casserole - Made with long green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and fried white onions.
Breakfast Casserole - Made with sausage, eggs, bread, and milk(Could also be called the fry up casserole....great for hangovers.
Hamburger Casserole - Made with top quality ground beef, cherry tomatoes, mild cheese, mushrooms, and noodles.
Potato Casserole - Made with potatoes, medium cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Chicken Rice Casserole - Made with 2 whole chicken fillets, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and long grain rice.
Spaghetti Casserole - Made with spaghetti, turkey breast, green bell peppers, mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese.
Zucchini Casserole - Made with zucchini, American cheese, green bell peppers, and crushed crackers.
Taco Casserole - Made with hamburgers, red kidney beans, red lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn chips, and taco sauce.
Corn Casserole - Made with creamed corn, butter, sour cream, eggs, and corn muffin mix.
Enchilada Casserole - Made with ground beef, cream of chicken soup, chilies, mild cheese, and flour tortillas.
Squash Casserole - Made with zucchini, cheese, carrots, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, and herb stuffing.
Spinach Casserole - Made with fresh spinach, full fat milk, white onions, cheese, and brown rice.
Eggplant Casserole - Made with eggplant, red onions, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
French Toast Casserole - Made with bread, raisins, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla.
King Ranch Casserole - Made with cream of chicken soup, plum tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, chicken fillets, and sour cream.
Pizza Casserole - Made with hamburger, red and white onions, egg noodles, mozzarella cheese, button mushrooms, herbs and spices, and tomato sauce.
Turkey Broccoli Casserole - Mde with turkey breast, broccoli, white onions, green peppers, rice, and mature cheddar cheese.
Shrimp Casserole - Made with shrimp, rice, Worcestershire sauce, and buttered bread crumbs.
Mexican Casserole - Made with chicken fillets, sour cream, green chilies, spices, and Monterey Jack cheese.
วันเสาร์ที่ 19 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
A Look at Italian Soup Recipes
Italian soups tend to be served at the beginning of dinner. You might already be familiar with some famous Italian soups, such as minestrone or Italian rice are just a couple. Pasta often features in Italian soups and if you want to add pasta to your's, you can try elbows, tubes, or spaghetti broken into small pieces. You need to cook grains, pasta, and rice in your mixture to al dente only, else they will go soggy.
Some of the Best Italian Soups
In the center of Italy, vegetable versions are very popular and these include chickpea, lentil, cauliflower, and potato soups. Bread soup also comes from this region. Sicily is famous for fava bean soup. The beans are boiled until they soften and then mashed until they are pureed. This soup is served warm with Sicilian extra virgin olive oil drizzled over it. This is an ancient dish and can be traced back to the Roman era when thick soups were popular.
Italian onion soup originated in Tuscany. When Caterina de Medici was about to wed the future King of France, she took the most famous Italian chefs to France with her to make Tuscan food. This onion soup evolved into the famous French onion soup we know today. Other popular Tuscan soups include black cabbage soup and tomato and bread soup.
Rich and Filling Wedding Soup
Italian immigrants took the recipe for "minestra maritata" over to the United States with them. This soup, which is originally from the Campania and Naples area, contains a variety of vegetables, herbs, and several types of meats. This is a hearty, rich dish.
The name of the soup literally translates to mean, "married soup" and that refers to how all the ingredients blend well together. There is a lot of confusion over this dish because the soup became known as "wedding soup" which makes people thing it is only supposed to be served at weddings.
Recipe for Italian Broccoli Soup
This authentic Italian soup recipe makes enough to serve four people. This is a nutritious recipe and the almonds, broccoli, and cream go together wonderfully. If you have some broccoli to use up, this is a quick and easy recipe, which is really flavorful.
What you will need:
1/4 lb broccoli
1/4 oz slivered almonds
2 tablespoons cream
Salt and black pepper
Water, as needed
How to make it:
Peel the stems of the broccoli and chop them. Break the florets up. Boil the broccoli in just enough salted water to cover it for about ten minutes or until tender. Drain it and keep the cooking water.
Blend the broccoli with some of the cooking water and return it to the pot. Stir in the cream. Add enough water to make a thick soup. Crush the almonds into a paste using a mortar and pestle, and then add this paste to the soup. Season to taste, warm the soup through and serve hot.
วันศุกร์ที่ 18 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
วันอังคารที่ 15 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Gambler Crew R-16 2009 achievement at K-fest 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykKG3dfAa9k&hl=en
วันจันทร์ที่ 14 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Set It Off D-Pryde Ft Insane Dialect & YOU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ2PXkR07Pw&hl=en
วันเสาร์ที่ 12 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
วันศุกร์ที่ 11 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553
Gamblerz Crew VS Legiteam Obstruxion - Trickonometry 2009 (HD Quality!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyw1fV3FzUk&hl=en