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Baking Chocolate Cookies

Secret to super thick cookies?

by brooksms 3 years ago

I'm obsessed with figuring out the secret to these cookies by Big Fat Cookie in Chicago! They're large 6oz thick cookies. The tops are shiny/crunchy while the inside has a fluffy (not cakey) crumb. When cooled they appear to be relatively cooked rather than super raw. The ingredients are: wheat flour, sugar, butter, milk, chocolate chips, eggs, salt, leavening. At first I thought they're just like every other Levain copycat but I've never seen a recipe with milk. After quite a few experiments I've made some nice thick cookies as well as chocolate chip biscuits and hockey pucks lol! I could really use some input before trying again. There is something about this particular crumb I can't seem to get. Any thoughts? Ideas regarding ingredient ratios?

I'm obsessed with figuring out the secret to these cookies by Big Fat Cookie in Chicago! They're large 6oz thick cookies. The tops are shiny/crunchy while the inside has a fluffy (not cakey) crumb. When cooled they appear to be relatively cooked rather than super raw. The ingredients are: wheat f...

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Miami Miami Beach

Quality Meats or STK?

by brooksms 4 years ago

I'll be visiting Miami with my boyfriend for Christmas and am having trouble choosing between these two for a steak dinner! Which do you prefer?

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U.K. Steakhouse England London Steak

Which steakhouse in London?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

The Seven Dials branch has some sort of crunchy bar dessert that looks good so I've booked it! Now, if only I can figure out what to do with our time on Easter Sunday...

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U.K. Steakhouse England London Steak

Which steakhouse in London?

by brooksms 5 years ago

I'm trying to pick a steakhouse for birthday dinner in London. Looking at Hawksmoor, Mash, Goodman and JW Steakhouse. They all have steak and bearnaise sauce so I'm sure I can't go wrong. Bonus points for extraordinary dessert! I'm thinking the first two look best. Any opinions?

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Alt. to Jacob's Pickles? Bread pudding?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

Ohhh, they have braised short ribs too! The bread pudding doesn't look quite like I'm used to.

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Manhattan Restaurant Intel

Alt. to Jacob's Pickles? Bread pudding?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

Thank you for the suggestions! I had B&W on my list previously but think we might be chocolate chip cookie-d out by then lol. I'll check those out. We're going to a concert at Carnegie Hall so that's where QM comes in. Their chocolate cake does look good though!

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Manhattan Restaurant Intel

Alt. to Jacob's Pickles? Bread pudding?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

I did see that! They are doing JP brunch at the new place for now but the food is heavy...I don't want to feel like I need a nap all day lol. The evening desserts there are cold sadly.

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Manhattan Restaurant Intel

Alt. to Jacob's Pickles? Bread pudding?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll check them out. I've been dieting for quite a long time so you can imagine why I've been drooling over the idea of this dessert!

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Alt. to Jacob's Pickles? Bread pudding?

by brooksms 5 years ago

I was really looking forward to Jacob's Pickles this Saturday for dinner but it looks like they'll be closed due to a fire. :( Their turkey leg and cast iron biscuit bread pudding look so good! I'm trying to figure out where to go instead, keeping with that mid-range price. I'm looking for somewhere to get that kind hot dessert like bread pudding or a crumble. Cast iron skillet not required but you get the idea. Hot/gooey/ice cream on top. Obviously they must also have decent dinner. Any ideas? Other places we're going on this trip- Ssam Bar, Quality Meats, Via Carota, Motorino

I was really looking forward to Jacob's Pickles this Saturday for dinner but it looks like they'll be closed due to a fire. :( Their turkey leg and cast iron biscuit bread pudding look so good! I'm trying to figure out where to go instead, keeping with that mid-range price. I'm looking for somewh...

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Manhattan Italian

NYC - Via Carota or Supper?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

Thank you! We are planning to go on a Saturday night so I'm worried about the wait but it looks worth it.

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Manhattan Italian

NYC - Via Carota or Supper?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

Perfect. Thank you!

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Manhattan Italian

NYC - Via Carota or Supper?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

I definitely see that! Sophisticated isn't always better, you know? Kind of like how a simple burger from Shake Shack is more enjoyable than a $20 one at a sit-down. It's hard to say without trying both. That lemon risotto is calling my name though!

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Manhattan Italian

NYC - Via Carota or Supper?

by brooksms 5 years ago

I'm visiting NYC next month and am trying to pick between these two Italian restaurants. I went to Supper a few years back and remember loving it so I planned to take my boyfriend there. However, I just read about Via Carota and the menu sounds amazing! Any opinions that might help me decide?

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Manhattan Breakfast

Saturday breakfast (not brunch) options?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

Thank you! I think we'll have time for a bit of it all.

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Manhattan Breakfast

Saturday breakfast (not brunch) options?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

No reason really. We've been to the city multiple times and never explored Brooklyn other than the botanical garden. I want to stop by Ample Hills in the afternoon and it happens to be in that area. Joseph Leonard does look good!

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Manhattan Breakfast

Saturday breakfast (not brunch) options?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

Thanks for the suggestions! I pre-ordered cronuts last year...best idea ever.

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Manhattan Breakfast

Saturday breakfast (not brunch) options?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

I'll check that out...thanks! I'm sure the pancakes are good but I'm not excited enough about them to wait in line lol.

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Manhattan Breakfast

Saturday breakfast (not brunch) options?

by brooksms 5 years ago

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brooksms commented 5 years ago

Thank you!

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Manhattan Breakfast

Saturday breakfast (not brunch) options?

by brooksms 5 years ago

My boyfriend and I will be staying at the Courtyard in Soho on Varick St in March. So far, the plan is to get breakfast on Saturday morning before walking the Brooklyn bridge, exploring dumbo, Park Slope, Williamsburg and then going to Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria. I'm looking for breakfast ideas open around 9am that are reasonably priced, meaning no $15 for plain avocado toast. Maybe somewhere similar to Clinton St. Baking Co. without the long wait? We're already getting bagels, donuts and Jacob's Pickles on separate days. Other non-classic breakfast recommendations are welcome too. It could even be grab-and-go like a breakfast burrito. Any ideas?

My boyfriend and I will be staying at the Courtyard in Soho on Varick St in March. So far, the plan is to get breakfast on Saturday morning before walking the Brooklyn bridge, exploring dumbo, Park Slope, Williamsburg and then going to Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria. I'm looking for breakf...

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France Paris

Looking for specific dishes in Paris

by brooksms 6 years ago

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brooksms commented 6 years ago

Thank you! I'll check it out. Maybe I need to stick to chicken from the market and find a place for really good purée separately.

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France Paris

Looking for specific dishes in Paris

by brooksms 6 years ago

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brooksms commented 6 years ago

Thanks for the suggestion! It probably wasn't Brie they were eating but some kind of gooey baked cheese. Now I've learned to take a picture of the restaurant name if I see something good!

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France Paris

Looking for specific dishes in Paris

by brooksms 6 years ago

Hi! I'll be in Paris on Friday and am craving a few things. 1- chicken with puréed potatoes and hollandaise/bernaise sauce. 2- Baked cheese, like baked Brie or similar. I didn't see this on any menus during my last visit but remember walking by a restaurant where someone had it.

Any restaurant suggestions?

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Manhattan Mashed Potatoes Where to Eat...

ISO french mashed potatoes

by brooksms 6 years ago

I'll be going solo to NYC this weekend and plan to get a discount broadway ticket for Saturday night. With that in mind, I won't know the location until day-of. Regardless, I'm looking for a particular type of dinner to have beforehand. The best meal I've ever had was at Central Michel Richard in DC, which is an "American bistro with a French accent." They have the most amazing creamy French style mashed potatoes, fried chicken and goat cheese caesar salad. Price point is around $60/person excluding drinks. Any suggestions for a similar restaurant?

I'll be going solo to NYC this weekend and plan to get a discount broadway ticket for Saturday night. With that in mind, I won't know the location until day-of. Regardless, I'm looking for a particular type of dinner to have beforehand. The best meal I've ever had was at Central Michel Richard in...

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