Charlie Connell

Jersey City

Editor at Tasting Table

I'm a cynic, a writer, a nerdy podcaster and a hot sauce aficionado all rolled into an adorable ball of rage. He/him

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Beer and Wine - Tasting Table

2 days ago | tastingtable.com | Autumn Swiers |Luna Regina |Charlie Connell |Jen Peng

Normally we think to pair wine with an entree, but that doesn't mean we can't serve a complementary glass to go with Sour Patch Kids candy. By Autumn Swiers Read More The explosion of craft beer has brought forward the differences between styles to the average consumer. Get to know two of the most popular ones.
The One Burger You Should Avoid Ordering From Wendy's - Tasting Table

4 days ago | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

The One Burger You Should Avoid Ordering From Wendy's Peach13615/Shutterstock The small size didn't earn the burger any points, but it obviously wasn't the only hinderance since the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger ranked third. What held the Jr. Hamburger back is in the second part of its name — it's cheese-less. "A burger sans cheese simply fails to match a bonafide cheeseburger," our taste tester said.
The Worst Hard Lemonade On Store Shelves: Which Brand To Avoid

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Charlie Connell

Summer is just around the corner, which means it's time for weekends spent at the beach and backyard barbecues. Back in the day, there wasn't much to stuff into your cooler other than some cheap beers and maybe a bottle of white wine; these days, there are so many better options, including canned tequila drinks, hard seltzers, and, yes, beers designed for summer weather. But to us, there is nothing more refreshing than a cold can of hard lemonade on a hot summer's day.
This Is The Most Underrated Sushi Roll, According To A Sushi Chef

1 week ago | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

This Is The Most Underrated Sushi Roll, According To A Sushi Chef pamungkas789/Shutterstock Imagine walking into a sushi spot for the very first time. Looking at the menu can be quite overwhelming, with so many different types of sushi to choose from, not to mention all of the various sushi rolls with creative names.
The California Heritage Wine You Should Really Skip At Aldi - Tasting Table

3 weeks ago | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

The California Heritage Wine You Should Really Skip At Aldi Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Even under ideal conditions, the weekly trip to the grocery store to stock up on supplies can be stressful. As you fight the crowds throughout the aisles while shopping for the best cheap and healthy snacks at Aldi, it helps to have a light at the end of the tunnel to look forward to.
The California Heritage Wine You Should Really Skip At Aldi

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Charlie Connell

Even under ideal conditions, the weekly trip to the grocery store to stock up on supplies can be stressful. As you fight the crowds throughout the aisles while shopping for the best cheap and healthy snacks at Aldi, it helps to have a light at the end of the tunnel to look forward to. For some, that light is one final stop in the wine section to grab a bottle to relax with at home. But with so many choices, which bottle should you pick up?
One Last Day at the Oakland Coliseum

Sep 27, 2024 | anotherjaneprattthing.com | Charlie Connell

I can tell you the exact moment the Oakland A’s broke my heart for the first time — it was October 15, 1988, at roughly 8:39 pm. Protecting a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, Dennis Eckersley faced a hobbled Kirk Gibson of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a runner on second base.
The Biggest Mistake To Avoid When Making Pork Char Siu

Aug 7, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

The Biggest Mistake To Avoid When Making Pork Char Siu Australia Superb Studio/Shutterstock Char siu, or Chinese roast pork, is the type of food that will linger on your mind forever once you've had a taste. Whether you're drawn in by the pork's traditional crimson hue, the almost-melted fat that clings to each slice, or the sticky sweet caramelized sauce that coats it, char siu is a truly memorable dish and an essential part of any dim sum feast.
The Perfect Wine Pairing For Classic Clam Dishes

Aug 6, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

The Perfect Wine Pairing For Classic Clam Dishes Ekaterina Smirnova/Getty Images Let's set the scene. It's early in your relationship and you're preparing a romantic meal at home with the hopes of impressing your date with your cooking skills. After hours of deliberation, you've finally settled on steamed clams with shallot butter, a light but sophisticated seafood dish perfect for date night.
The Common Blunder That Makes Shelling Lobster So Much Harder

Aug 2, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

The Common Blunder That Makes Shelling Lobster So Much Harder Kuvona/Getty Images Shelling might just be the most tedious aspect of cooking lobster at home. No matter what you do, the meat seems to be stuck to the shell. You'd think the trick of adding boiled eggs to an ice bath for a more seamless peel would apply to lobsters, but when it comes to separating the shell from lobster meat, the technique couldn't be any more different from peeling eggs.