Monthly Archives: February 2011

Belgian Style Frites Are Back After A Brief Hiatus / UConn Torrington Until 2:00 Today

Posted on February 15, 2011 by rocketstreetfood

Frites are back ! They couldn’t stand the cold so they spent a few weeks in Boca. They met their old friends, the Beignets, who came back with them.

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Report From The Field . . . Salisbury Winter Sports Association Jumpfest / Oddo’s Until 3:00 Today

Posted on February 12, 2011 by rocketstreetfood

The crew had the night off and headed to the Salisbury Winter Sports Association Jumpfest. It’s totally unrelated to food . . . unless bourbon is food.

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Check Out The New Avery’s Soda Flavor . . . Yellow Snow / Pecan Ginger Cupcakes Aboard Today

Posted on February 11, 2011 by rocketstreetfood

We picked this up last night at Avery’s. Those guys are such a hoot ! We also have a new cupcake, Pecan Ginger with Grandma’s Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Other reasons to pay us a visit today . . . Old … Continue reading →

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UConn Torrington Until 2:00 / If you like HOT STUFF you gotta try this chicken

Posted on February 9, 2011 by rocketstreetfood

Nashville Style HOT Chicken . . . there’s a whole festival devoted to it. You can get some right here at the rocket.

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Nashville Style Fried Chicken Sandwiches . . . Get ‘Em , They’re HOT ! / Oddo Print Shop Until 3:00

Posted on February 9, 2011 by rocketstreetfood

The Nashville Style Fried Chicken Sandwich finally makes it to the menu. It was delayed because we couldn’t find Bread and Butter Pickles that didn’t contain high fructose corn syrup. So we took matters into our own hands and made … Continue reading →

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UConn Torrington Until 2:30 Today / Slider and a Carrot Cupcake, yum !

Posted on February 8, 2011 by rocketstreetfood

Tests of the rocket truck time machine are really going well ! The only problem is the conversion rate . . . we sold out and only came back with a $1.23, drat !

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Sunday’s Test Kitchen Report

Posted on February 7, 2011 by rocketstreetfood

REPORT / TEST KITCHEN, FEB. 6, 2011 SUBJECTS: Arancini, Galette Saucisse, Nashville Style Chicken Sandwich OVERALL IMPRESSIONS: Positive, gooey, savory, lip-tingling ARANCINI PROCESS: Risotto is made with arborio rice, butter, onion, white wine, chicken broth and parmigiano cheese.     … Continue reading →

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It’s Our Day Off . . . So Research Continues In The Test Kitchen Back At Mission Control

Posted on February 6, 2011 by rocketstreetfood

Onion Ring research continued yesterday. A batch of thick cut rings with an extra crispy, tempura-like batter met with approval. A turmeric – ginger dipping sauce was also prepared and enjoyed an enthusiastic appraisal from tasters. The crew will not … Continue reading →

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Onion Ring Research Report / We’ll Be At Oddo Print Shop Until 3:00 (unless snow shortens our flight plan)

Posted on February 5, 2011 by rocketstreetfood

Applying scientific method, the crew did produce rings that did raise contentment levels in human test subjects. The thinly sliced, buttermilk-soaked rings that were dusted with flour and cayenne won out. Followed with a Coconut Cupcake, one subject seemed to … Continue reading →

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Today’s Mission . . . Study The Effects Of Onion Rings Upon Human Levels Of Contentment

Posted on February 4, 2011 by rocketstreetfood

Mission Control has issued orders to experiment with Onion Rings today. String versus Thick Rings. Marinated in Buttermilk or not. Beer Batter versus a light cayenne infused dusting of flour. It is a difficult assignment, but worry not, we shall … Continue reading →

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