Leftovers: Links You May Have Missed

Each Friday, we present our favorite stories from the week. Here’s what caught our attention this week, in no particular order:
- Recreating the Redhead’s Bacon Peanut Brittle [Nate Cooks]
It’s understanding how this ultimate bar food could get in your head, and Nate managed to recreate it at home: maple-roasted peanuts with bits of bacon sprinkled throughout. - How To Build a Better Burger [The Kitchn]
A thoughtfully-built burger isn’t an accident. The Kitchn has finally diagrammed the proper way to assemble toppings, so that they all work together for an optimal burger-eating experience. - Rhubarb and Ribs [NY Times]
Rhubarb is in season right now, and there are far better things to do with it than just cram it in a pie; you could, for example, rub it on ribs. - In-N-Out: Can Perfection Survive? [LA Times]
As the West Coast burger chain grows, can it survive expansion and the more agressive direction of new management? Can fresh, local ingredients continue to compete? - Hot Chicken – What the Heck is it? [Slashfood]
Into seriously spicy chicken? Suck it, buffalo wings: Nashville’s newest taste sensation could catch on big time. - Growing Crop of Vendors Hitting the Streets [SF Gate]
In San Francisco, street food isn’t just about kabobs, hot dogs, or candied nuts…vendors selling Thai curries, barbecued pork, and even Creme Brulee are hitting the streets. - Triple Threat: The Cookie Cake Pie [CakeSpy]
It’s almost like a turducken, but with way less creepy meat-stuffed-in-meat and way more delicious frosting. - Mint Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Sandwiches [The Gourmet Foodie Blog]
As if you needed an excuse to cram two cookies full of homemade ice cream.


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