PhenomeNOMS: Nikola Tesla By Erin Parr Welcome to the sixth edition of PhenomeNOMS, a look at famous geeks and the food that has either inspired them, or is inspired by them. This week’s edition features Nikola Tesla. I knew Tesla would be a difficult subject to write about because we […]
Month: February 2013
PhenomeNOMS: Chris Hardwick
PhenomeNOMS: Chris Hardwick By Erin Parr Welcome to the fifth edition of PhenomeNOMS, a look at famous geeks and the food that has either inspired them, or is inspired by them. This week’s edition features Chris Hardwick, an actor, comedian, musician, and nerd media overlord. Born in Kentucky, Chris started […]
Settlers of the Noms: Breakfast O Rama
It’s time for some more good, old fashioned food porn. I’m making steady, tasty progress on Wood for Sheep: The Unauthorized Settlers Cookbook. Behold below my biscuit bar (complete with hex shaped biscuits made from scratch), waffle bar (including bananas foster fields) and, because I live in Texas, the Breakfast […]
Edible Art: The Others’ Mango Sticky Rice
So you’re in a bunker with a few minutes to kill before pressing a button. Dharma conveniently left you with a bag labeled “rice,” a can labeled “coconut milk,” and a box of “sugar.” All you need are a couple mangos from your tropical island and you suddenly have a […]
Bitchin Bread Battle Day 15: Outback Copycat Bread
Behold. This is the bread of deception. That dark brown color implies whole grains and exotic flours full of bowel bulking healthy goodness. I’m here to tell you it’s all a lie. This fluffy bread is freaking delicious because it’s full of chocolate and honey and butter. It’s a sweetened […]
Bitchin’ Bread Battle Day 14: Nutella or Cinnamon Roll Hearts
Today is Valentine’s Day, so by law, I am required to make a “romantic” post or else the goons at Hallmark will use my dough hook to gouge out my kneecaps. Therefore, you’re getting some pretty easy Nutella or cinnamon stuffed heart shaped rolls. Since I’m single, and will therefore […]