Discovering Papas Rellenas in Miami


Updated 03/08/12 10:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Papas Rellenas From La Carreta in Miami

Hot off the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, I scoured the Miami International Airport terminal for some viable food options, as I was still — believe it or not — hungry. But my choices were extraordinarily slim, unless I wanted to grab a three-inch-thick slice of pizza sitting under a heat lamp or a pile of greasy lo mein from Manchu Wok. I continued walking until I came upon an eatery Read more

Are These Deep Fried Foods Dos — or Don'ts?


Updated 10/17/11 6:52 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Bizarre Fried Foods

Many claim that any food is better if it's deep fried, but when should you draw the line? State fairs across America have served up ridiculous items like fried butter and deep-fried bubble gum, and chefs are always looking for a new spin on classics. Check out these 10 bizarre fried foods, and decide whether or not you would try them. Read more

Onion Rings: Thick or Thin?


Updated 01/12/11 10:13 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Thick Versus Thin Onion Rings

Last time a friend and I sat down to a basket of Epic Roasthouse's gargantuan-size onion rings, we got into the thick vs. thin debate. He prefers thick-cut onion rings, while I'm more often than not in the mood for the skinny frizzled kind. (Side note: skinny rings can also rock out on a burger.) But ultimately, I think choosing between thick and thin is like asking someone if they'd rather eat a Read more

Do You Pair Fried Foods With Mayonnaise?


Updated 09/30/10 2:26 PM · Posted by partysugar · 10 comments

Do You Pair Fried Foods With Mayonnaise?

I just got back from Spain, where I enjoyed a lot of fried fish and French fries. I'm not ashamed to admit that I always paired them with mayonnaise. There's something about European mayonnaise that's absolutely divine. How about you? Do You Pair Fried Foods With Mayonnaise? Yes No Read more

Have You Deep-Fried at Home?


Updated 06/20/10 12:58 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 24 comments

Deep-Frying at Home: Have You Tried It?

In addition to world-class events like the Aspen Food & Wine Classic, Summer weekends are prime time for checking out state fairs for their cook-offs and assortment of deep-fried treats, from the classic fish and chips to fried butter. While I've fried up a frenzy elsewhere before, I've never had the chance to try it in my kitchen. I don't have the right equipment, plus I worry my apartment Read more

Do You Eat Fried Foods?


Updated 09/26/09 5:00 AM · Posted by partysugar · 47 comments

Do You Eat Fried Foods?

Do You Eat Fried Foods? Of course. Some of the best food I've had was fried. Never. Fried foods gross me out. It depends on the type of food that is fried. I won't eat anything fried from a fast food chain, but I will order it from a restaurant. Other — I'll tell you my feelings on fried foods below. Read more