"tastespotting" news and stories

I ran across these little gems in via Tastespotting this morning, and though I can't say the thought of pickles marinated in Kool Aid sounds all that appetizing to me, I'll try to reserve judgment until I've tasted them. According to one lady interviewed by The New York Times, her method of preparation is to "pull the pickles from the jar, cut them in halves, make double-strength Kool-Aid, add a pound of sugar, shake and let it sit - best in the refrigerator - for about a week."

I do have to admit they sound kind of perfect for a kid's party, though. I have some cherry-flavored ones soaking in my fridge as we speak - I'll let you know.

(photo: The New York Times)

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Calling all translators. I ran across this photo on Tastespotting and had to share since it looks quite interesting, but because the original site il cavoletto di bruxelles is written in Italian I have no idea what it really says. I've gathered it is a fresh pea and mint soup of sorts, and a rough translation on Babel Fish has helped piece a little more together, but as for the rest I am completely stymied. Anyone care to share?

If nothing else, it would be perfect for St. Patrick's Day meal planning. Too bad we have to wait another eleven months for that!

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While we certainly all love a good read on a blog post, there's no denying that sometimes, you just don't want to think. All you want to do is stare at gorgeous, beautiful images of...food porn. (Isn't that why we love the Food Porn posts here at Slashfood?)

Tastespotting is a gallery site that has spun off from design gallery site, notcot.org. While notcot.org focuses strictly on aesthetics and design, Tastespotting feeds your food porn addiction, and lets anyone who obsessively obsesses over food submit what they think is good (looking) eats. It's a place where all you see is picture after picture of food -- everything from raw materials to ingredients to cooking to utensils to kitchens to...the final delicious product. Then again, maybe not so delicious, since we all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.