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...Sweeney, whose blog also celebrates the cocktail, has concocted an alcoholic homage to bacon, the BLTini - vodka shaken with tomato water (extracted from an heirloom tomato, of course), vermouth and a basil leaf posing as lettuce, garnished with a crispy bacon bite. And if you drink too many, you can cook up his recipe for braised pork belly, touted as a hangover cure. (Read "What's Cooking? Bacon, for Dessert...
...Pinocchio’s, more commonly known as Noch’s, is the Goliath of the pizza scene and has been serving up thick square slices of pizza to inebriated college students for decades. Tomato basil and pepperoni are popular, classic choices, and the subs are a stealthily good option for a lunchtime meal. Until a few years ago, Nochs’ reputation was such that it held a near monopoly on speedy and inexpensive slices in the Square. Competition is always good, though, right...
...York Ilanders, not Islanders, took home the 1981 trophy. And what's with the 16 "Xs" under the 1983-1984 Edmonton Oilers? No, they don't refer to the nocturnal fetishes of Messier, who starred on that team. Former Oiler owner Peter Pocklington tried to sneak his father, Basil, onto the roster. The Cup Cops eventually caught onto the ruse, and since you can't use Wite-Out on silver, they used the X's to cross out Papa Pocklington's name...
...pound two day old country-style bread, crusts removed, cut into ½-inch cubes (about 8 cups) 2 pounds ripe tomatoes at room temperature, cored, seeded and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 4 cups) 1 cup diced red onion 12 fresh basil leaves, shredded 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper...
...large bowl, toss bread, tomatoes, onion and shredded basil leaves until well mixed. Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the salad and toss to mix thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand 10 minutes before serving. Decorate sprigs of fresh basil...