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Desserts always look pretty. I'd say maybe a berry crumble with ice cream.

Oh goodness, I want this book! I imagine something cheap, easy to make in bulk, and satisfying. Pasta, pizzas, burgers, chicken dishes. Home-style cooking.

Big Gay Ice Cream Truck

Absolutely 100% sourdough. Although Dutch Crunch is a close second. I'm a San Francisco girl.

Keep butter cold - chill between steps in a recipe if necessary.

carmason - I think your comment is spot on. The article isn't about any one specific thing (ie specifically about vodka soda or specifically about the white wine order). The context is everything here. I, like you, order a wide range of drinks depending on my mood, the bartender, the bar, etc. I think a lot of people do that. What some commentors seem to be missing here is that he isn't specifically criticizing this man's drink choices - he's criticizing the man's inability to read the situation properly (for example the type of bar he was in and the type of woman he was on a date with). The guy didn't have to order a ten year old single malt boubon neat to impress this woman (or the bartender for that matter) - but he certainly could have recognized the type of bar he was in and his date's interest in good alcohol and have, perhaps, asked the bartender for a suggestion that would suit his taste.

vodkersoder - perhaps the fact that you frequent "regular ass bar"s explain what appears to be some serious vitriol re: the world of dating women? I kid! I kid! (the phrase was simply too good to resist). Seriously, though, the misdirected anger towards women and towards the author of this blog appearing in your comments on this page is upsetting and unneccessary.

My vote's for Torrisi Italian Specialties!

Chocolate Cake

Out of the package and into my mouth

Eggs Florentine

Cauliflower gratin

Hi all - thanks for the advice! I'm actually not looking for an "easy quick way" around any regulations. I'm just looking into the possibility and trying to get a feel for how much of a headache would be involved. If anyone has any specific advice or resources for learning about the particular regulations in my area that would be very helpful. Thanks again!