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    I'm not sure I'm understanding your first question. Juices do escape, but searing doesn't keep them in as most folks think. If you rest meat, the juices redistribute through the cut and the pressure evens out. There should be very little juice on your cutting board. I have not had the pleasure of cooking Wagyu, so I can't speak to what all the rendered fat does. I imagine that like bacon, you'd have some grease, but rendered fat is clear, not pink or red. Dry rub. Hmmm. I've always wondered whether or not a dry rub is a good idea for pan searing. Seems to me that the spices would burn, so I don't know what to tell you about your lacquered meat. I'm still perplexed by the moon thing too. PS-- meat in cryovac bags suck. Cremaster muscle.
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    Jan 9, 2013 - "Does Searing Meat Really Seal In Its Juices?" on americastestkitchen.com Jun, 2013 - "7 Myths about Cooking Steak That Need To Go away" by J. Kenji López-Alt on seriouseats.com Jan 26, 2010 - "Should You Sear Steak?" on Felicity Cloake on theguardian.com Oct 31, 2011 - "Harold McGee Debunks the 'Sealing in the Juices' Meat Myth" on chowhound.com You can't argue with Mcgee.
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    Dude-- It's a myth! Searing meat does not seal in the juices. And did it rest after cooking? There shouldn't be a bunch of juice.
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    Only a ginger can call another ginger, ginger. (I'm very slightly ginger and my girlfried is definitely one)
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    What else would you expect from the current administration? Fuck the working stiffs! http://www.newsweek.com/trump-department-labor-tipping-wage-theft-799683 by Nicole Goodkind from Newsweek.
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    A disgusting shame: Kids and guns: Shooting now third leading cause of death for US children . By Ryan Bort from Newsweek.
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    This is well worth a listen: http://freakonomics.com/podcast/why-is-my-life-so-hard/ The headwind/tailwind asymmetry. GILOVICH: The idea should be familiar to anyone who cycles or runs for exercise. Sometimes you’re running or cycling into the wind, and it’s not pleasant. You’re aware of it the whole time. It’s retarding your progress and you can’t wait until the course changes so that you get the wind at your back. And when that happens you’re grateful for about a minute. And very quickly, you no longer notice the wind at your back that’s helping push you along. And what’s true when it comes to running or cycling is true of life generally. Mr. X is enjoying the tailwinds, whereas Mr. Y is miserable in the headwinds.
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    My sister in law is obsessed with her Instant Pot. My brother jokes that she'll soon be making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with it.
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    Happy Friday! Today's Genesis performance!
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    Outback Employees Return From Mandatory 6-Month Walkabout In Australian Wilderness
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    I would, but I'm afraid.
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    I think we could pull off something like this on this site. Let's give a bunch of hype to a non-existent restaurant! What shall we name it?
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    In this case, yes, you're much like an aeroplane. You've gone way over my head. I'm not sure I'm following you.
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    Maybe it was a nightmare, but I seem to remember seeing a Coming Soon sign in downtown Bethesda (Norfolk Ave?) for a sushi and gelato joint. I don't expect anyone to believe me.
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    We're only 24 days into the new year and there have been 11 school shootings already. Killings in Kentucky latest in string of school shootings — 11 so far this year by Alan Blinder and Daniel Victor of the New York Times.
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    I don't think this joint should be italicized anymore. At best, they're above average. It's really disappointing-- I used to love the place.
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    I hear that local food is all the rage these days. Gotta watch those calories!
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    Many years ago, I was sickened to hear about the accusations against Woody Allen. He was one of my favorite directors and I loved his humor. Then a few months ago I'm disappointed to hear of Louis CK's sick behavior since I think he's one of the funniest and creative comedians out there. I didn't want to believe either of them were guilty, but with all the stories coming out about them I had to face the truth. Now the latest sexual misconduct charge is leveled against Aziz Ansari. This is a guy I really admire. If you haven't watched "Master of None", I encourage you to do so as, IMHO, it's pure genius. Hopefully, this article is correct and I don't have to write him off as another asshole. Let's be honest about Aziz Ansari by Lucia Brawley from CNN
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    I agree with you on the rest of the menu. It's just that those two items seemed so out of line with the rest of their offerings. I can't even think of a time where I saw $30+ entrees when virtually everything else is in the teens.
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    The wall is a solution looking for a problem. It's also a dog whistle.
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    Maybe I should have ordered some grilled meat. Is that the strength here? I started with some hummus and then had the falafel entree. The hummus was fine. The pita was dense. My eight little balls of tasty falafel rolled around in a big bowl. The best part of the meal was the side of zucchini which was nicely seasoned and not overcooked. I didn't find any cause for excitement about the salads. Looking at the lunch menu, I was struck by some of the prices. $34 for lamb chops?!? $31 for a ribeye?!? I don't get it.
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    Yikes! I have all kinds of problems with that recipe. Where the fuck did those oysters come from? Gag...
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    Frostbite on your lips! "Ice Music: Building Instruments Out of Water" by Bob Boilen on NPR.
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