Get to Know a Serious Eater.

Carosone's Profile

Website:

Location:

About:

Favorite foods:

Last bite on earth:

The Ten Most Recent Posts By Carosone

From Talk

Top Chef - Should Jennifer have been sent home?

Posted by Carosone, April 24, 2008 at 10:51 PM

I was outraged last night while watching the final minutes of this week's episode! Antonia and Lisa couldn't even bother themselves to follow the rules of the challenge. Their plate focused on Chilean sea bass, a garnish of Mexican chorizo, greyish looking slim, and a smattering of tequila sauce.

Does all of that really showcase the words Polish sausage, drunken, and magenta? I think not!

Obviously you know where I stand on this issue, but I would like to hear other opinions.

15 Comments

From Talk

Yeast and Salt: In Search of Advice

Posted by Carosone, April 13, 2008 at 6:38 PM

I've been working through my KA Whole Grain Baking cookbook and I've noticed that most of the yeast bread recipes say to simply combine all ingredients and then proceed with kneading. I remember from "The Bread Bible" something about how yeast and salt are not on friendly terms and shouldn't come into direct contact with each other. The salt was always added after or during the kneading process. Is this correct?

I ask because I've noticed all of the KA recipes take soooooo long to rise and I am measuring by weight and really doing nothing incorrect, so I can't think of anything that could be the cause.

Thanks

11 Comments | Tagged: doughs, salt, yeast

From Talk

What are your plans for Easter?

Posted by Carosone, March 12, 2008 at 3:52 PM

I don't have any planned so far, so I'm looking for inspiration.

Are you making brunch, lunch, or dinner as the main meal?

What's cooking - Lamb, Ham, or something completely different?

25 Comments | Tagged: Easter, holidays, recipe recommendations

The Ten Most Recent Comments By Carosone

From Required Eating

Photo of the Day: Canine Prewash Cycle

I thought I was the only one to let me dog do that! Now I don't feel as weird. :D

Carosone at 10:28PM on 05/07/08

From Talk

Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

I love it. I'm a sucker for tuna salad with raisins and curry powder.

Carosone at 5:31PM on 05/07/08

From Talk

Keeping Cilantro: Science Experiment Results

I usually do #3 but have started thinking it is too wasteful (paper and plastic), thanks for the alternatives!

Carosone at 4:16PM on 05/05/08

From Required Eating

Kraft Launches New Lazy People Food

I would love to see the 100 cal pack of granola, what is it about a tablespoon?

Carosone at 4:01PM on 05/05/08

From Talk

Favorite thing to eat with mayo

On a toasted tomato sandwich or in egg salad. I can't imagine making egg salad with anything else.

Carosone at 4:26PM on 05/02/08

From Required Eating

Casey Thompson: Life After 'Top Chef'

Yeah, isn't that a definition of a food blog?

Carosone at 4:01PM on 04/29/08

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Roasted Cauliflower with Capers

I had some raisins baking on the floor of the oven for at least a few weeks...I bet they were just as tasty as the capers, I wish I would have saved them! :)

Carosone at 6:25PM on 04/28/08

From Required Eating

Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition

I have been DVRing all of these shows to watch them during the week when prime time TV is intolerable. I especially love Jamie at Home and Everyday Food.

Carosone at 10:20AM on 04/26/08

From Talk

Top Chef - Should Jennifer have been sent home?

Does anyone remember a blog by Colicchio during last year's season where wrote of how they make their decisions?

I remember something like that because there seemed to be inconsistencies in whether they would judge by how well you followed rules or just how it tasted with no regard to rules of the challenge.

IMHO this is a game and if you don't follow the fundamental rules of the game you should be disqualified...just like Ryan, he was sent home because he didn't make tailgate food and the others did though not very well.

Carosone at 4:08PM on 04/25/08

From Talk

"Locavore" is a terrible word

sounds like a dinosaur

Carosone at 10:52PM on 04/23/08

Responses to Comments by Carosone

From Required Eating

Photo of the Day: Canine Prewash Cycle

"Man's best friend helping out in the kitchen.........Priceless"

Boscompb at 12:47PM on 05/11/08

From Talk

Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

How much is 365 canned tuna vs Sunkist/Chicken of the Sea? We'll probably be out and about shopping all day today, I may stop by Whole Foods. We need to restock our fridge anyway. >.>

Cassaendra at 9:41AM on 05/10/08

From Talk

Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

I don't really like Charlie, or any of the big brands, but I've finally found a canned (reasonably priced) tuna that I love---Whole Foods 365 brand.

caviarandcodfish at 9:12AM on 05/10/08

From Talk

Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

Everyone should always have canned tuna in their pantry. It's saved my hungry butt more than once. I still love fresh tuna, but it is not something you can always have on hand or have time to go get or can afford.

persephone113 at 8:52AM on 05/10/08

From Talk

Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

After 12 years of catholic schooling I cannot look tuna in the eye. I never never eat it. Not even grilled, sushi, no no no! When I was younger I liked tuono in oliva. I just cannot do it.

JerzeeTomato at 6:05PM on 05/09/08

From Talk

Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?


Writing about tuna does not cause mercury poisoning at least, so happily my blogging on tuna for Mother's Day post is done.

Thanks for the inspiration, all. :)

Karen Resta at 4:32PM on 05/09/08

From Talk

Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

I love canned tuna with a little soy sauce and wasabi, usually over a green salad. Or a good old-fashioned tuna salad sandwich.

I'm a little nervous about mercury poisoning, processed foods, and over-fished tuna, so I'm cutting back. I used to have a can of tuna about once a week, but now I think I'm only going to use up the two cans left in the cupboard and not eat it anymore. Sigh. I'll miss it.

butterface at 3:12PM on 05/09/08

From Required Eating

Photo of the Day: Canine Prewash Cycle

I need a dishwasher to keep my rat/jack russell terrier mix at bay. She will take the food right out of my hand if I'm not vigilant.

AuntJone at 1:07PM on 05/09/08

From Talk

Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

I sort of feel that way too, Hillary. The can and the water or oil are the worst part. The packs are a little better but not much.

I try to keep my mind on the fact that the cat loves the tuna water. It always gets squeezed into a little bowl for her, and I feel quite virtuous and kind as I bestow it upon her. While of course, she undoubtedly feels quite virtuous and kind towards me as she drinks it. :)

Karen Resta at 11:28AM on 05/09/08

From Talk

Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

Though it seems like something you'd only love or hate, I'm going to have to go with the in between. In other words, I have to be in the mood for tuna. I don't mind it out of the can but sometimes the smell and the idea of getting that tuna water all over my hands isn't that appealing.

Hillary
Chew on That

Chew on That at 11:19AM on 05/09/08