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Phrases you hate hearing from food critics...

Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:17 pm
Posted by Boondock544
30A
Member since Sep 2009
1864 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:17 pm
"can you hear the crunch" as they bite into a soggy bun from a burger. "that crust seals inthe juices" when in fact there is no seal! The more you cook something the more moisture is released. Those are just afew
Posted by BrockLanders
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Member since Sep 2008
6517 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:19 pm to


Doesn't matter if it's a critic or not, but I can't stand these two:


1. Solid

2. To die for
Posted by charlied
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2007
3822 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:24 pm to
"cooked to perfection"
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Posted by HideChaKidz
Member since Oct 2010
7372 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:26 pm to
when they describe the flavor as "earthy".

I still dont know wtf that is.
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
170702 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:31 pm to
quote:

"that crust seals inthe juices" when in fact there is no seal! The more you cook something the more moisture is released.

I thought the hypothesis was that if you just sear the outside at a very high temperature that it will help lock in the juices from escaping while cooking?

I don't think anyone is suggesting cooking something until 10 minutes beyond well done and then talking about how moist it is.
Posted by Zach
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Member since May 2005
116738 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:32 pm to
How about wine?
"It's bold without being pretentious. A healthy dose of nutty and fruity with a dash of whimsy."
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
Georgia foothills
Member since Sep 2009
30210 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:33 pm to
quote:

I thought the hypothesis was that if you just sear the outside at a very high temperature that it will help lock in the juices from escaping while cooking?


I don't know the answer to this and I don't remember for sure, but I think there was a thread debunking this as a myth.

either that or agreeing 100%
Posted by Sobchak
Lawss Anguleez
Member since Sep 2010
1967 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:34 pm to
quote:


How about wine?


I had a lady ask me the other if a particular win was "Chewy"

My response: Not so much

Posted by LSUAfro
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2005
12775 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:35 pm to
quote:

I thought the hypothesis was that if you just sear the outside at a very high temperature that it will help lock in the juices from escaping while cooking?




I don't know the answer to this and I don't remember for sure, but I think there was a thread debunking this as a myth.

either that or agreeing 100%


Yeah there have been several studies/chefs that have debunked the idea of doing it to seal in the moisture. The best and only reason to do is for texture.
Posted by LSUAfro
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2005
12775 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:36 pm to
No phrases are popping in to my head at the moment, but if I pick up TheAdvocate or 225 food reviews I can usually say the whole thing aggravates me.
Posted by baytiger
Boston
Member since Dec 2007
46978 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:37 pm to
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The best and only reason to do is for texture.
yeah, texture and flavor.. Maillard reaction is nice, but it's not like it puts a latex seal around your roast.
Posted by Sobchak
Lawss Anguleez
Member since Sep 2010
1967 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:38 pm to
quote:

I can usually say the whole thing aggravates me.


aww why?? Bc their reviews and awards are bought through the respective teirs of advertising? Get out!
Posted by paperstreet
Member since Feb 2011
7434 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 12:38 pm to
Nothing against the poster who said it, but stuff like this "I think the acidity of the sundried tomatoes will work very well with the richness of the mozzarella."

Phrases like that just annoy me.
Posted by Slinger16
Not Louisiana
Member since Jun 2007
21900 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 1:03 pm to
I hate when fat people call something like cake or pudding "decadent."
Posted by CITWTT
baton rouge
Member since Sep 2005
31765 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 1:32 pm to
Get your hands on a truffle, you will immediately know what earthy is all about.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
109719 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 1:34 pm to
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I hate when fat people call something like cake or pudding "decadent."


Even worse - "sinful."
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
117849 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 1:39 pm to
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paperstreet


frick off.
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
Georgia foothills
Member since Sep 2009
30210 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 1:41 pm to
It pops in your mouth.
Posted by paperstreet
Member since Feb 2011
7434 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 1:47 pm to
quote:

glassman



To each his own.
Posted by BrockLanders
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Member since Sep 2008
6517 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 1:50 pm to
quote:

Get your hands on a truffle, you will immediately know what earthy is all about.


It was actually the single best bite of food I've ever tasted, but no, I wasn't thinking "earthy".
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