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What do you make with your cast iron?
You can make anything and everything in your cast iron dish. The sky is seriously the limit. My grandmother even cooks peanut butter fudge in her super old pan. It comes out heavenly!
Cook the Book: 'Endangered Recipes' by Lari Robling
My grandmother made tuna casserole but called it Tuna, Pea, Wiggle. How funny/absurd is that?! But it sure made me want to eat it.
Cook the Book: Eugenia Bone's 'Well-Preserved'
I'd like to start simply with Jam and Tomatoes.
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Who Likes Grape Soda?
I used to love this stuff when I was a kid. Mostly because it's purple and purple is my favorite color.
What do you make with your cast iron?
You can make anything and everything in your cast iron dish. The sky is seriously the limit. My grandmother even cooks peanut butter fudge in her super old pan. It comes out heavenly!
Cook the Book: 'Endangered Recipes' by Lari Robling
My grandmother made tuna casserole but called it Tuna, Pea, Wiggle. How funny/absurd is that?! But it sure made me want to eat it.
Cook the Book: Eugenia Bone's 'Well-Preserved'
I'd like to start simply with Jam and Tomatoes.
Weekend DVD Giveaway: 'Bottle Shock'
Pinot Grigio:
When thoughts of work make me cry
You make me smile
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
Spicy mustard and I usually say sharp cheddar, but someone in the comments above mentioned Brie and my heart skipped a beat.
Cook the Book: Jamie at Home
Roasted squash with butter, pepper, and honey.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box
The smell of bacon cooking in the morning at my grandparent's house.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
Dijon mustard, very soft white bread, and maybe a little sharp cheddar. Then grill it all together.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box
Large pieces of thick cut bacon in a big bowl of homemade baked beans full of brown sugar and maple syrup.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
There's a pasta dish he created with collard greens and sausage that I absolutely adore.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
Just a good spicy mustard and a slice of sharp cheddar.
Mike's Pastry vs. Modern Pastry Shop: Holy Cannoli!
Love seeing Boston area spots on Serious Eats! But I call shenanigans. In my opinion, Mike's Pastry is the only appropriate answer here :)
Cook the Book: 'Baked, New Frontiers in Baking'
I loved strawberry cake with vanilla icing. I'm 28 and I still ask for "pink" cake on my birthdays.
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!
From personal experience I know that the "Best Drop Biscuits" really are excellent, but I'd love to get down with some Pumpkin Pie Brulee too.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
My baked feta and artichoke party dip.
My Secret Love for Grape Candy
I'm a grape fiend too! Finally I've found my purple food loving counterpart! My adoration of all things grape began in kindergarten when I determined that purple was my absolute favorite color. I religiously chewed Grape Bubblicious until my jaw ached and carefully picked out the Grape Skittles from the package. If only they still made that grape cereal - what a cool find!
Cook the Book: 'The Cook's Country Cookbook'
Macaroni and cheese all the time.
Homemade Nilla Wafers (Leave the Box on the Shelf)
I can't wait to try these! Great share, thank you!
Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'
I love simple tomato sauces with herbs and parm. I like the sauce to be smooth though and it definitely can't have meat.
Flatbread Company: 'Wonderfully Wonderful'
What a great review. This Flatbread in Portland was one of my favorite pizza destinations when I lived there. I still miss it!
Can 'Pushing Daisies' Increase Awareness of Pie With Cheese?
Thank you for linking to my pie attempt from last year's apple picking expedition Erin. I can't wait to attempt another one this year. The Gruyere crust really is amazing. Some day I'll perfect those messy edges. Thank you again!
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Saucier's Apprentice'
I had the "great idea" to make stuffed chicken. So I pounded out the breasts, layered them with cheese and veggies, and rolled them up neatly. Then I secured them with toothpicks. Rainbow toothpicks. Dinner that evening was very festively colored... I don't know what I was thinking. It was a very blue soup Bridget Jones moment.
A List of Food Bloggers Using Twitter
Erin Cooks
Twitter: GirlieErin
URL: http://erincooks.com
Twitters about: Day to day stuff, blog post notifications, complaints about my day job -- you know, the usual.
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Bouchon For 2 - Mel
Twitter: BouchonFor2
URL: BouchonFor2.com
Twitters about: Beloved Recipes, Delicious Photos, Culinary Misadventures around Vancouver.
Do you blog? What's your URL?
Cocina Savant
http://cocinasavant.blogspot.com/
Weekly pictures, recipes, and thoughts from a husband and wife who love books and cooking for each other.
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Twitter: SevillaTapas
URL: http://azahar-sevilla.com/sevilletapas/
Twitters about: Tapas in Sevilla and other parts of Spain, usually with photos attached.
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StellarEats
Twitter: christellar
URL: stellareaats.blogspot.com
Twitters about: Food, eating food, cooking food, nutrition, food labelling, graphics, eco-sustainability, organics, animal-friendly formulas, whatever else I find interesting
14 Granola Brands Taste-Tested Head-to-Head
I've had Bear Naked, Galaxy, and Artisanal granolas. Bear Naked is my chief brand, can't help it, the stuff's GOOD lol! But, I'm also atrracted to the Galaxy brand because I love it calorie and fat content, are great. Artisanal is good too and has alittle more nutrients&minerals in it than the other 2, yet all 3 are very healthy. Though BN is my main brand, I occassionaly switch between these 3 brands, due to their fat, calorie, carb and sugar contents are in the range that I like, unlike some other brands which are, let's say, a wee bit too much in those areas. :-)
14 Granola Brands Taste-Tested Head-to-Head
I've had Artisanal, Bear Naked and Galaxy. I frequent Bear Naked the most, hey, the stuff's GOOD! But, I also have had Galaxy, which is yummy too! Also, I love the calorie and fat content of Galaxy aswell, that's what atrracts me to that brand, but I'm still faithful to Bear Naked too! Artisanal is really good too, and loaded with more nutrients than the other brands I've noticed. # basically great brands with a fat,calorie, carb range I like.
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Eat Chicken!
Twitter: chickenftw
URL: EatChicken.com
Twitters about: All things Chicken! Need a chicken recipe or dinner idea? We've got you covered.
A List of Food Bloggers Using Twitter
Picky Cook
Twitter: pickycook
URL: http://www.pickycook.com
Twitters about:recipes, food related articles, cooking/baking ideas
A List of Food Bloggers Using Twitter
Brownies for Dinner
Twitter: brownies4dinner
URL: http://browniesfordinner.com
Twitters about: Food, life, random thoughts.
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The Good Mood Food Blog
Twitter: DonalSkehan
URL: The Good Mood Food Blog
Twitters about: Simple, healthy, homecooked recipes, packed with flavour and fun!
Who Likes Grape Soda?
I stopped drinking soda about 20 years ago.
But I miss Fanta. Grape Fanta. Fanta Uva. Very cold, with two straws, straight from the glass bottle.
So I've had Boylan's once. It's nice, but too grown up. Not sweet enough.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
Love the grape Crush pop, but it's the only one I'll drink.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
Love, love, love fruit sodas. I've weaned myself off non-diet soda after 39 years, now I'm a Coke Zero drinker.
But when I want a treat? I reach for a Welch's.
And if they still made Strawberry soda, I'd reach for that too.
RIP Welch's Strawberry. You are much missed.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
I like all sorts of soda. I guess I rarely drink grape because typically I'm looking for "cold caffeine" and less sugar. But, if we are at a cookout or other event where tubs of sodas are iced down and I find a grape, I'll go for it.
Now, if you want to find most of the grape soda lovers in the world, head to South America, especially Brazil. Fanta orange and grape are big sellers there - if you need a break from the guarana ...
Who Likes Grape Soda?
Love love LOVE grape soda! Transports me instantly back to my grandparents house where it was always stocked in their fridge (still is). There's something about the artifical grape taste, the fizz, the pretty purple can that makes my mouth water. It's a, oh semi-annual treat for me but each time I have it, I fully appreciate all it has to offer. :-)
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The Internet chef
Twitter: Bridget_cooks
URL: www.theinternetchef.biz
Twitters about:
Food, food glorious food!
Tweet me and I tweet you back!!
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The Veggie Queen
Twitter: theveggiequeen
URL: Veggie Queen Adventures
Twitters about: Plant-foods, farmer's markets, adventures, farming, pressure cooking. Registered Dietitian includes recipes, vegetarian, vegan, vegetables and nutrition-info as related to deliciously fresh food
Who Likes Grape Soda?
The best part of grape soda is the strange blue foam it produces when you pour it over ice....
Who Likes Grape Soda?
There was a rock service station on the road from Wichita Falls to Greenville, Texas when we were kids. They had one of those big boxes full of almost frozen water in which were suspended glass bottles of Grape and Orange Nehi sodas and Coca Colas. These were the best things ever when you were driving the 1955 Chevy with no AC in the summer to see Grandmother. They also had a nifty cage with squirrels in it and of course.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
I wish I had more access to Fresca from Mexico. While it is also part of the Coca Cola family, the recipe is completely different as it is sooooooo not a diet drink. Mexican Fresca has an addictive, fresh grapefruit flavor that blows our homegrown version and Squirt right out of the water.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
AHH the essence of my childhood! Seeing that photo reminded me of drinking grape soda at sleep away camp in peconic dunes, while eating a grape ice pop during snack time--sandals in the dirty sand, sitting on a log, grit from the ground clinging to the condensation on the bottom of that cold purple can of Welches. You nailed it on the head...I am not a soda gal these days. When I get the urge I prefer a limonata or a trader joes grapefruit soda, but I still LOVE a grape soda now and then. Boylan's does a nice version of grape soda (even diet when your feeling sugared out) and if you live in the burbs, Fuddruckers has it on tap.
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Hungry 4 More
Twitter: hungryfourmore
URL: http://hungry-4-more
Twitters about: All things food, mostly recipes but also informative articles, tips and news in the food world.
My Secret Love for Grape Candy
Thank you for this post! It made me smile from ear to ear. I just found Batman themed Airheads at Target yesterday, which included a grape flavored bar. I was thrilled beyond belief and trying to find an excuse to go back so I can buy 10 bags of Airheads just to get the one grape!
Who Likes Grape Soda?
The only thing that made my 3 hour wait at the US embassy in London bearable was the fact that they sold Welches Grape Soda at their refreshment counter. Yum!
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English Onion Soup with Sage and Cheddar
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Peanut Butter Ice Cream with White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
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Raspberry Lemon Chocolate Chip Cookies
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I used to love this stuff when I was a kid. Mostly because it's purple and purple is my favorite color.