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The Ten Most Recent Comments By AsTheNight

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

My late husband was my culinary mentor. He was a graduate of the CIA and had worked as a professional chef, so he knew all the best tips and tricks.

AsTheNight at 2:46PM on 07/22/08

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Cook the Book: 'The Food Life'

We recently moved to West Virginia, which has stunning natural beauty and the nicest people on the planet...but the grocery stores here are terrible. Locally, my only choice is an IGA. My favorite all-time grocery store was Wegman's, which I used to be able to visit when we lived in Virginia.

AsTheNight at 1:30PM on 07/21/08

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Cook the Book: Serves One

I like to mix some kind of grains - couscous, barley, wild rice, or a combo - with sauteed and/or steamed veggies, always including onion, garlic, carrots, roasted red bell peppers and chick peas, and topped with first cold pressed olive oil and some herbs and spices.

AsTheNight at 11:26AM on 07/08/08

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Cook the Book: Grill Every Day

My favorite dish to prepare for 7/4 is vanilla ice cream topped with strawberries and blueberries.

AsTheNight at 11:31AM on 06/24/08

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Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

My favorite summertime beverage is sweet tea: cold-brewed, sweetened with simple syrup, served over ice with a chunky slice of lemon.

AsTheNight at 10:56AM on 06/17/08

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Cook the Book: New South Grilling

Grilled T-bone steaks remind me of Dad every time.

AsTheNight at 11:09AM on 06/10/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

Jacque Pepin: what are your favorite comfort foods, and may I have the recipes, please?

AsTheNight at 4:12AM on 06/03/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

I'd make a Spanish egg dish that I learned to make while in Spain.

AsTheNight at 6:04AM on 05/28/08

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Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'

Garlic - a clove sliced in half and rubbed over anything before and after it hits the grill improves the flavor...unless maybe you're grilling ice cream or something equally exotic. ;)

AsTheNight at 5:20AM on 05/20/08

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Cook the Book: Wine Bar Food

I like Champagne with Eggs Sardou - poached eggs on an artichoke heart and creamed spinach, topped with hollandaise sauce. Darn. Now I want that for brunch.

AsTheNight at 10:04AM on 05/13/08

Responses to Comments by AsTheNight

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

Strangely enough, it's my son. I've always only followed recipes, but he has taught me to just get in the kitchen and experiment. Sad, but tru

LBSGONE at 5:29PM on 07/24/08

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

mom

foodinmouth at 5:01PM on 07/24/08

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

Jacques Pepin -- he is IT is far as I'm concerned.

wisekaren at 4:53PM on 07/24/08

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

the chef at the first restaurant I cooked at. she was awesome, taught me an enormous amount about food sourcing and cooking.

intheyearofthepig at 4:32PM on 07/24/08

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

Alice Waters!

shannasanders at 3:53PM on 07/24/08

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

For me, it's my husband. He's a whiz in the kitchen and I have learned so much from him. Best of all, he's a mentor that's readily available!

blueviolet at 2:43PM on 07/24/08

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

....my mother

pjlein at 1:15PM on 07/24/08

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

My mom at first. She would let me make mini pies in pyrex cups when she made full pies so I could make and eat my own.

saraann at 1:05PM on 07/24/08

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

My mentors were first, my Mother, and recently, Bobby Flay. He gives a good example of tweaking a recipe every Throwdown!

abeaudet at 12:23PM on 07/24/08

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

Ina Garten's or Jacques Pepin's books are the cookbooks I turn to when I need a special recipe.

Rae at 11:58AM on 07/24/08