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Look Who's Talkin': Comments, Quips, and Tips We Have Known and Loved
There's so much going on in Talk week to week that we almost can't keep up. If you're in the same boat, here's a small selection of topics and responses that have piqued our interest this week.
Help: Tips for Making Turkey Gravy
"Letting your roux get darker than blond will make your gravy even tastier. I admit to an irrational prejudice against pale gravy. To me, good gravy is a deep, dark brown." —RegrettableFoodie
Thanksgiving Menu: What Is Yours?
"This post has just inspired me to reorganize my spices...." —yayfood
What Is Your Stance on 'Tipping'?
"...And ever since I hit 40, If someone asks me for my ID when I order a drink, it's an automatic 25% tip...." —CatBoy
Help! Ideas and New Recipes for Thxgiving Radio Cooking Show?
"What in the hell is Thxgiving? Is it pronounced "thicksgiving"? If I had to guess, I would say that it must be fat people giving stuff away." —olddad
Where Has Look Who's Talkin' Gone?
[If you missed Look Who's Talkin' the last couple weeks, I'm sorry. I was traveling nonstop and didn't have the time to compile the column. But many thanks to JerzeeTomato, who jumped in and rustled up a mini version in the comments of this thread. —AK]
Lobster or King Crab Legs: Which Do You Prefer?
[Photograph: Allerina & Glen MacLarty on Flickr]
"'A properly steamed, uncleaned, whole, female lobster.' YESSSSS! When I buy lobsters I ask for females and my shopping trip usually turns out to be a lobster anatomy lesson." —therealchiffonade
Pattern Recognition: All-Thanksgiving Edition
Thanksgiving Menu what is yours? »
Ideas to combine russet/sweet potatoes for a good side? »
Pie Crust Advice? »
Hamming it up for TGiving! Help »
Help: Deep fried turkey not crispy »
Cranberry side dishes »
How to store cooked pumpkin long-term? »
What is wrong with my yeast rolls? »
How to cook butternut squash »
Pie Crust »
Thanksgiving Planned Overs »
savory pumpkin bread? »
Onion Substitute? »
Homemade "Pepperidge Farm Stuffing"? »
Pumpkin Pie Fudge Recipe? »
Venison suggestions »
Decorations for Thanksgiving Cupcakes »
T-day Menu Challenge: Give Me a Timeline! »
Timing of Baking »
Thanksgiving menu - I think I'm missing something... »
Good Hard Cider Pairing for Thanksgiving Dinner? »
The entertainer who doesn't feel like entertaining this year »
Where to buy a deep fried turkey? »
Funniest Thanksgiving
"Funny or gross you decide.....we were all chowing down at Thanksgiving 2001, amazed at how wonderful my aunt's meat sauce was as her cooking skills leave something to be desired....We were commenting how delicious it was and asked if she used a recipe—she said, "heavens no! Uncle Jimmy made the sauce." In unison, we all dropped our forks...You see, Uncle Jimmy died in 1981 and his sauce with in the freezer all those years!.....No one was seriously sick but there were those with some degree of stomach upset! (maybe mind over matter)" —Italiancupcake
December 5–7 Loner Vacation
"Dim sum is possible alone, but tough, since everything comes in three or four pieces, you will be really limited in the number of dishes you can try, unless you make peace with leaving things behind for the sake of variety. I've got no specific recommendations for you, but if it's your first dim sum experience, don't feel pressured. If it's cart service, take your time and don't feel compelled to try everything that looks good the first time it comes around. If it's menu service (especially if it's your first time)—try and find a place with a detailed menu." —BananaMonkey
White Trash/Trailer Trash Theme Party Food Idea?
"Cheez Wiz, just the can, no crackers to put it on. Although that might be bad in today's swine flu climate...." —hmlicata
Oh, What a Dud!
"Eating Muppet — LMAO! I'd like to see Andrew Zimmern tackle that on Bizarre Foods. I've made plenty of duds in my time — they make me appreciate the gems even more!" —finewinedine
ISO Recipe for 'Hard Rolls'
"...At most production bakeries and in Julia Child's recipe for French bread, the crisp exterior and soft interior is achieved by steam. Some recipes call for a wash of egg whites to help with color, crispiness and as a seed glue, but I've found that spraying with water works better." —betteirene
Tell Me If This Cake Idea Sounds Good
"Pumpkin and chocolate work better than pumpkin and peanut butter. Add some apple and you have three great Fall flavors that all compliment each other." —ChefR0b
A Completely Crockpot Festive Meal
"Whoa, you own 5 crockpots!? Your kitchen must be big :-)" —hmw0029
[Oh, I have no trouble believing it, given the wealth of recipes Gator Pam provided in this thread. —AK]
Pet Peeve: It's 'Ballotine,' Not 'Balantine'
"I'll just sit here sipping my EXPRESSO and wondering what to do with that container of MARSCAPONE." —finsbigfan
How to Teach Your Kids About Good Pizza
"I nominate famdoc for a 'Look Who's Talkin'' shoutout. Though I think his metaphor could use some work, because the way his hypothetical is going, his Pizza Hut-loving son would then become Moses, adopted by a Di Fara–loving family, before angrily demanding that they let his chain pizza–loving people go." —NYminknit