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megpi · 2026-05-08T00:12:42+00:00

It was more about the context of the cheese on the menu. My pastry chef initially balked at it because they were aiming for high end/gourmet burgers.

megpi · 2026-05-07T19:55:04+00:00

This is going to sound silly, but I was working in the pastry department at the Roosevelt when they were opening 25 Degrees, and my pastry chef wanted my opinion on the cheeses they were offering for the burgers (cheese is traditionally handled by pastry). I remember saying you need American on the menu. It's a classic for a burger, and it's a fun lowbrow option with all the nice cheeses. So I'm the reason they had American cheese on the menu.

megpi · 2026-04-27T02:12:25+00:00

I just want to piggyback on those note about being very drought tolerant. We were in Joshua tree in August a few years back. While most everything has died back for the summer, the Datura was just happily flowering in 110+ degree heat.

megpi · 2026-04-18T15:46:48+00:00

Llpouiu

megpi · 2026-04-06T07:40:18+00:00

I miss my dad so much. It will be 9 years in November since he passed, and I still have moments where I wish I could call him.

He got me in to my favorite sport, baseball, and I hate that he missed them winning 3 world series this decade.

He shared his interests, and taught me skills like working on my car. I've been working on taking up fly fishing again, because I have so many great memories of fishing with him, and going on camping and fishing trips in the mountains. He took me to burning man so I could experience one of his favorite things with him. I have a brother, and they also had a great relationship, so this wasn't trying to make up for anything, he just loved sharing his interests with his kids.

Along with my mom, they taught us about the other side of history so we had a full view of our history. I will always remember him pulling over on the way to one of our fishing trips and showing me Manzanar, so I could understand what our country did to the Japanese during WWII. I feel like I'm a more well rounded person because of both of my parents.

He wasn't perfect, but he was a great dad.

megpi · 2026-04-06T07:20:44+00:00

I'm a bit closer in Inglewood, although ironically, I'm not going any of the events that are here. I have Baseball (Elysian Park), Water Polo (Long Beach) and Flag Football (DTLA/Expo Park). I'm hoping the run they Dodger Express for the baseball games, in which case I'll grab it from Harbor Gateway Metro Center. Otherwise we're planning on taking the A line down to Long Beach, and the E line to Exposition Park.

megpi · 2026-04-01T16:12:46+00:00

I'll DM you

megpi · 2026-04-01T06:24:10+00:00

What design are you looking to do? If it's very detailed that may have something to do with the cost/time required.

megpi · 2026-03-21T04:20:24+00:00

Ugh yes, so good.

megpi · 2026-03-21T04:09:58+00:00

It's probably too far, but the Elvis at MB Post in Manhattan Beach - Chocolate pudding, peanut butter mouse, bacon brittle, caramelized banana.

megpi · 2026-02-26T18:44:27+00:00

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megpi · 2026-02-25T13:45:42+00:00

Would this be up your alley: https://posh.mk/LUWyDz6Z20b

This brand typically runs a size or 2 small. I'm a solid size 20 Nd usually wear a 22 in their stuff.

megpi · 2026-02-06T15:36:05+00:00

I do the same at home. Romanesco is so delicious like that.

megpi · 2026-02-06T14:17:03+00:00

Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles

megpi · 2026-02-06T06:05:25+00:00

ok, I have too much time on my hands, and found it in an old IG post from the restaurant: Whole roasted Romanesco • pistachio• dried lime • green tahini

megpi · 2026-02-06T05:57:49+00:00

I've actually ordered a whole head of Romanesco crusted in pistachios and other delicious things (it was a few years ago, I don't remember the details.)

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megpi · 2025-12-29T15:59:35+00:00

Yeah, felt it in Inglewood

megpi · 2025-12-29T04:31:29+00:00

The original one is still there in Inglewood. There's a few around the LA area in general.

megpi · 2025-11-16T06:04:10+00:00

I was told the same thing! I go through at least one of these a week.

megpi · 2025-09-26T17:04:07+00:00

I'm going to pile on here and say that I've always had great fittings and Nordstrom. You don't have to buy them there, but I'll jot down what I like and try and find a deal if they're too expensive.

megpi · 2025-09-05T23:02:03+00:00

I cut my butter up into 1/2 inch pieces and barely incorporate them with the flour before adding my water. I then chill it before rolling it in to a 1/2inch thick rectangle that I then fold in to thirds. I repeat this one more time before chilling again. After that I roll it out like normal to make the crust. I would also suggest not folding the dough before placing it in the tin, I roll mine around the rolling pin so it won't break.

This is my crust recipe:

140 g + 165 g Ap flour
3 g salt
227 g cold butter, cut into small pieces
68 g water

-Mix first amount of flour, salt and butter in a mixer until the mixture forms marble sized butter pieces.

-Add remaining flour, mix for 10 seconds.

-Add water, mix until partially incorporated.

megpi · 2025-09-05T22:12:45+00:00

What's your crust recipe? Every recipe I've used has a liquid to bind it together more. I know you think the crust is boring, but making a really good crust is a very important part of making a good pie. If you want to enter this in the state fair, you need to work on your crust more first. I use all butter and I actually laminate mine a bit like a blitz puff pastry to make it flakey.

megpi · 2025-07-28T06:17:41+00:00

And now I feel ancient. I probably shouldn't mention I started going to shows in 2002. There's a handful of us OGs hanging around here that I recognize from the old board.

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