Lunche Munche

Found this last year around thanksgiving time frame and I figured that I'd put it up for your perusal this year!  Hope everyone is enjoying this thanksgiving holiday, and remember to be safe in and out of the Kitchen! Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

Over at PBS there is a new food series called "The Mind Of A Chef"  featuring David Chang and is narrated by one   Anthony Bourdain .  Yes THAT Anthony Bourdain. The show has 16 episodes! The series looks to be very entertaining and there are six episodes you can watch online! (for a limited time) Check out the first full episode, below the 1st preview, which is all about Ramen. Mmmmm Ramen.  There are also some preview videos for other episodes after the jump, a episode guide, and a link to  PBS where you can watch more of The Mind Of A Chef! Watch The Mind of a Chef - Preview on PBS. See more from PBS. Watch The Mind of a Chef, Episode 1: Noodle on PBS. See more from The Mind of a Chef.

I love mushrooms, so versatile and tasty. This video of mushroom production, by the makers of the machines Havatec BV, is a site to behold! This very much reminds me of the show "How Its Made". This isn't so much as food porn as it is engineering pron. Hehe. Its just amazing how each step is carried out with precision on such a delicate food product. This is only ONE method of mushroom harvesting, by the way.  Be sure to check out the moments in the video when the stems are uniformly cut and then arranged all in the same direction!    Also the initial cutting of the "row" mushrooms is also amazing! Bonus  Recipie:  Mushrooms Stuffed With Feta, Spinach and Bacon (after the jump)

Youtube user  NaturalMarketer  has a video of one of the fastest and best ways to deseed pomegranate I've seen yet.  The basic process utilizes simply a knife, a wooden spoon, and a empty bowl in which to place your delicious red jewels into. Check out the video below and try out the technique for yourself.  If you know of a better way shoot me an email and I'll be sure to post it on this post! Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

UPDATE: Smoke Eaters refused to allow the challenge because they were "too busy" also they said they didn't do it on Tues and Thurs.  Oh and When its Sunny, or at Night, and if there is a chance for Rain!  BAH! What a lame excuse.  We had about 20 people there and clearly we were half of the customers easily, so "too busy" is a lame excuse, not to mention they don't do it on Tues or Thurs! I got a burger and it was average at best.  I don't think we'll be going back to Smoke Eaters anytime soon, except explicitly for the challenge, and then I'm not going to order anything but a soda!  Very Disappointed! -david c. -------------------------------------- Two of my co-workers, Akshay and Justin, decided to take the Smoke Eaters "Hellfire Challenge!" According to the Smoke Eaters website http://smoke-eaters.com/ WE DARE YOU You think you like it hot, do ya? The Smoke Eaters Hellfire Challenge has humbled even the bravest hot wing...

Did you know that Hanna went to burning man  ?  Me neither!  Thank goodness she did a MDK SPECIAL from deep within the burning man encampment! Watch now and behold what is MDK at burning man!  (I'll let you experience this majick all on your own  without further commentary! ) Don't forget to subscribe to her  youtube channel ,   twitter feed , and check out her website  hartoandco.com ! Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

Its been a while but MDK is back in action!  Well, Sort of.  You see this is Hanna's Special Halloween Episode, there's an easter egg but you can't find it! Hehe.  While certainly entertaining, there isn't a whole lot of, none,  cooking going on in this episode.  Its just little ole Hanna, mixed drinks, and some lovely, I hope not left over from last year, candy.  Lets watch now who lasts longer Hanna, or the bowl of the forbidden candy?! (NSFW mainly for the language, but as with the last time there is also some suggestive material)  Trick or Treat Bitches! Don't forget to subscribe to her  youtube channel ,   twitter feed , and check out her website  hartoandco.com ! Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

I found the video below over at saveur.com  of how to completely peel a whole head of garlic in about 10 seconds with out using any of those gimmicky tools sold by gourmet stores or late night infomercials or even a paring knife!  It's a pretty slick trick!  You can find lots of tricks and techniques as well as recipes over at saveur.com .  They're my new rss entry for foodie goodness! Also here is a tip of my very own that I'm sure most of you know already. The tip works for those times when you've slightly been handling fish, onions and especially garlic.  If you're cutting up a bucket of onions, garlic or frying up a school of fish then this will likely not work as the odor has been absorbed into your skin so I'd suggest using latex gloves when handling those items in large quantities.  So you've miniced a few cloves of garlic and you didn't put on gloves an you can smell the garlic smell from your fingers.  First rinse ...

Hanna is back and she's gone international!   Well she's in Canada...   Toronto to be exact...   But that still counts!  This episode she's extra cute with all of her Canada references, riffs on the culture, and dirty remarks on poutine!  Hehe.  Also drinking and cooking of course! Her poutine actually turns out alright, regardless of what she indicates midway through regarding the typical outcome of the food of MDK.  Stay tuned until the end for the link to her other video of Hanada: A Travel Video!   (or just click that link ;) ) Don't forget to subscribe to her  youtube channel ,   twitter feed , and check out her website  hartoandco.com ! Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

This video from the youtube channel Podchef  has to one of the best videos of breaking down a whole chicken from a first person POV that I've seen.  I've been meaning/wanting to do a similar video myself as I couldn't find anything that correctly expressed how really easy this process is and how much cash you can save. Besides from being an excellent how to video, the other main point, while subtle, is the use of a very, very sharp knife. As we all know most accidents occur in the kitchen not because of sharp knives but because of dull ones.  Never force a dull knife, a sharp one should be near effortless while its doing its work.  This process can be accomplished with most knife styles however with that said the use of a stiff or semi flexible boning knife will also aid in the removal of meat from the carcass. After watching this you'll become an old pro at breaking down a chicken into its various components and will save a boat load of cas...

Hanna's back and this time she's exploring her "roots" so to speak. Also she's got a sunburn, awe...   Anywho, She's making Potato Latkes!  While a little lite on the actually "cooking" the first video is pretty entertaining and we discover that Latkes are really just "hasbrowns" WHAT! How dare you call them hashbrows! Hehe.  We also find out what happens when you forget to record 15 min of pure comedy gold, how to increase your subscriber count ala "the cleavage shot" (its PG people, don't worry), and the joy of working having roommates. Check out the bonus videos after the jump in a video about important hartoandco blog info, new t-shirts, and a bonus video from her website hartoandco.com  , which you should all be bookmarked/subscribed to as well!

Over on the reddit  user tylercap  posted his recipe for Chili, "Like A Boss" that he likes to make at 2am between sessions of Black Ops.  However unlike the traditional listing of ingredients in a 3x5 index card format or video of the process tylercap decided to post pics along with some stick figures showing the process.  Also if you're unfamiliar with the meme "Like a Boss" check out the bottom of the post for the youtube clip from Andy Samberg of SNL and thelonlyisland . nsfw language and imagery for both chili and "like a boss" video after the jump.

The Vegan Black Metal Chef is back and this time he's cooking up some sushi!  Yes, I know when you think sushi you think "raw" but he's actually deep frying some panko asparagus, but he tackles a few other variations too! Note: Some of the variations are comical and not to be meant for actual consumption, no matter how much you want to tell the future! The video isn't big on exact measurements, which you only need for baking ( Are you listening Hanna!?), and of course his technique is a bit "unorthodox" but it gets the job done, more or less. So here is the video of Episode 3! (be advised f-bombs are dropped!) Don't forget to subscribe to his   youtube channel , visit his   website , where he's got the   audio up , and to call on the dark arts if your own recipe doesn't turn out! Hehe. Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

You just have to love Hanna, she tries to hard, or not, at trying to perfect her baking technique, nope, but regardless how it actually turns out, it doesn't, its always entertaining to watch her efforts!  This time round, in honor of the 4th of July Hanna attempts to cook the all american, which technically its not american, Apple Pie ! So grab your own hard apple cider , sit down and for the next 5:45 seconds and enjoy the stylings of one Miss Hanna of My Drunk Kitchen! WOOT! Don't forget to subscribe to her  youtube channel  and her  twitter feed ! Hope you enjoyed this post, Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July, and thanks for stopping by!

Hanna is back and is attempting to make some homemade ice cream!   I would say this is a mix between her baking attempts and her normal cooking efforts, so a semi-success ... in entertainment! Obviously there is not a lot of actual cooking in this episode as she's not making custard (milk, eggs, sugar + heat).  You can eventually see the opening of a store bought pint of ice cream, after I suspect her bag within a bag (inception ice cream anyone?), has become a salty icy mess. Chevy Chase perfected the art of the comedic fall and it seems in this episode Hanna has taken a lesson or two as there are a few "slippages".  OUCH!  Drinking and making ice cream can certainly be a dangerous effort! As she states in the end it's a "Hot Damn Mess!" Now here is the video: Don't forget to subscribe to her  youtube channel  and her  twitter feed ! Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!      

The Vegan Black Metal Chef is BAAAAAACK! (screamed in a low guttural growl of course)  This is the second episode from the dark metal chef and this time around he prepares not one but THREE vegan dishes for you!  Here is a quick outline of the dishes featured in his latest video: All Star Red Neck Medley Brussel Sprouts, Mushrooms and Red Pepper Vegetable Pasta   Now get down on your knees and enjoy the stylings of the Vegan Black Metal Chef! Don't forget to subscribe to his   youtube channel , visit his   website , where he's got the   audio up , and to call on the dark arts if your own recipe doesn't turn out! Hehe. Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!    

Hanna is back with another episode of "My Drunk Kitchen"!  This time around we're delighted with fixin's of Taco's and what Hanna lovingly calls "Jar-ga-ritas" as her alcohol of choice for her Mexican adventure. So if you're wanting to see some limes, tequila, great Ted cheese, all sprinkled with spanish and psudo spanish, watch on! Don't forget to subscribe to her  youtube channel  and her  twitter feed ! Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!    

Hannah is back and this time is taking on Brunch! As she mentions she's not entirely on board with the whole concept of "brunch" since she when she wakes up she's hungry then, and thoroughly enjoy's lunch.  She mentions that if she can have all three then she's a supporter!  I have to admit I like that idea!  Oh and even though its brunch I think this is the most drunk we've seen Hannah so far, and all because of her *secret* mimosa recipe! (and two bottles of champagne!!) Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!      

Are you ready for some EXTREME cooking that is totally METAL?! Well there is a new chef on the block, he goes by the moniker of the VEGAN BLACK METAL CHEF! (aka Brian Manowitz.) This first episode from him is his recipie for none other than the tasty dish of Pad Thai, just "vegan". Vegan by the way is elimination of any non-human animal products.  So in a vegan diet there is no dairy, no eggs, no fish, no chicken, no pork, etc., period.  Just good ole plant matter in one form or another.   (contrary to popular belief vegan food does not contain vegans, carry on.) Here is the video! It weighs in at over 14 min and while the black metal riff and menacing vocals are initial unique and entertaining, it can get a bit grating to some, so if you want to skip to the end after a min or two that's perfectly fine! Now for the video! Don't forget to subscribe to his youtube channel , visit his website , where he's got the audio up , and to call o...

Looks like Ms Hart is back again with another episode of My Drunk Kitchen!  This episode takes on meatballs and their construction, as well as a few "stereotypes". Its a video game based episode, sorta, and it appears that there is much more drinking to be had in this episode than in previous so of course the cooking ends up somewhat a disaster, yet still entertaining. Hopefully Hannah didn't get e-coli poisoning and re-cooked those raw centers!  Only downside to this episode alcohol, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.  PBR, as its more widely known, may be in vogue for the hipsters but being from Michigan and having drank a case at "deer camp" one year back in the day, I can honestly say EW!  Yeah its cheap for sure and thats about it. Now heres the video! Don't forget to subscribe to her youtube channel and her twitter feed ! Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!