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Video: Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino on Japanese Cooking Show
@Emily Koh: Ah, thank you for the Japanese television wisdom. Updated the post!
@gastronomeg: Though I have to say, Brad did a pretty good job eating without getting shrimp stuck in his beard. He must have read these eating-with-facial-hair tips.
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
@Onepot: Eeek. Well if you change your mind and want to try Paula's oyster stuffing, here's the recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/oyster-dressing-recipe/index.html (it contains a sleeve of saltines!)
Where should I eat tonight?
Fette Sau in Williamsburg for some piggy! They have communal tables so for all anyone knows, you could be sitting with a huge entourage. And after eating too many ribs, you can conveniently roll home.
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What to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 27, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Banana and Brown Sugar
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 25, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Settle Down, It's Just Thanksgiving
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Cook the Book: Bird to the Last Drop Soup
@mdeatherage: Ha! Never heard of that spice either. All fixed now.
Video: Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino on Japanese Cooking Show
@Emily Koh: Ah, thank you for the Japanese television wisdom. Updated the post!
@gastronomeg: Though I have to say, Brad did a pretty good job eating without getting shrimp stuck in his beard. He must have read these eating-with-facial-hair tips.
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
@Onepot: Eeek. Well if you change your mind and want to try Paula's oyster stuffing, here's the recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/oyster-dressing-recipe/index.html (it contains a sleeve of saltines!)
Where should I eat tonight?
Fette Sau in Williamsburg for some piggy! They have communal tables so for all anyone knows, you could be sitting with a huge entourage. And after eating too many ribs, you can conveniently roll home.
Cakespy: Buche de Thanksgiving
Marzipan turkeys!! Do the dark pieces taste better?
Thanksgiving Talk: Elise Bauer of Simply Recipes
@Tombolo: Dressing schmessing. We're with Elise on this one. It's a free country! You should be able to call it stuffing no matter how it's cooked!
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey
Congrats to our winner vercingetorix, and thanks to everyone who entered! The winner has been notified and the Contest Winners page has been updated.
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey
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Street Food Profiles: The Burger Bus in Santa Barbara, California
This just in from Michael of the Burger Bus:
"The CB&J now has a new twist. Apricot habanero jelly! Oh yeah, it's on!"
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Street Food Profiles: The Burger Bus in Santa Barbara, California
@pastry262: Sure was! Here's a link to the video.
Unique Food Trends: Houston, Texas
@amanda0730: Thanks! The post has been updated.
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Montreal Bagels: St-Viateur vs. Fairmount
@gargupie: Montreal > NYC.
I live in New York but am originally from California say I can make that statement without any remorse.
Sugar Rush: Stout Cake at Stumptown Coffee
I love little loaves!
Serious Chocolate: Easy Chocolate Pie Crust
@reubensandperrier: I second the Teddy Graham-based crusts.
How to Make Milk Froth in Your Microwave
@gargupie: You remove the lid before microwaving the jar!
Weekend Giveaway: Nudo Olive Tree Adoption
Congrats to our winner gargupie, and thank you to everyone who entered. We have notified the lucky new olive oil owner and updated our Contest Winners page.
Meet Your Farmers: Jennifer Megyesi of Fat Rooster Farms in Vermont
@lemonfair: Indeed, it should be bestow. Thanks! All fixed now.
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
I am Penn Dutch and oyster stuffing is a family favorite of ours.. Our oyster stuffing is made from oyster crackers, oysters, oysters, clam juice, cream, and nutmeg.. Crumble the crackers, put a layer of oysters, a little cream, a little butter and continue this all the way up the pan... So simple and yet addictive..
Cook the Book: Bird to the Last Drop Soup
I'm attempting to make turkey stock in a crock pot this year, mostly because it turns out that I don't have a stock pot! And have never owned one! I probably should have learned that before I decided to brine the turkey.
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
Oyster dressing is my favorite part of thanksgiving. My mother always made it, and when I was doing thanksgiving it was always served. Unfortunately, my current family doesn't care for it, so it has fallen by the wayside :-((((
Video: Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino on Japanese Cooking Show
Thanks for posting this, it's my favorite show and haven't seen it for years!
@Emily Koh- completely agree with you that they should not sing.
But they are all good actors and their cooking improved a lot since the start of this show (they are probably getting pro lessons from Hattori school's teachers).
Thanksgiving Talk: Elise Bauer of Simply Recipes
I'm so glad to see Elise get recognition for her great site; I'm also a big fan. Her artichoke soup, enchiladas, carbonnade and pulled pork are fabulous. I hope she'll get a cookbook published like other popular food bloggers, like The Pioneer Woman and Orangette.
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
I've been attending a 20+ guest thanksgiving for the past several years, and it's where I was first introduced to it. I love it. There are usually at least 3 kinds of stuffing on the table, so it's not replacing anything and the crazy anti-oyster people aren't put out.
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
I am a fan of oyster stuffing. It doesn't do so well in the bird, but baked separately, it is quite the treat for those who enjoy cooked oysters. The trick is to use oyster crackers instead of bread cubes. A little celery, onion, mushroom, and butter, and its wonderful, wonderful stuff. I've seen it much more with my Northern family than down here in NC or AL, and in my opinion, the smaller, colder water oysters make for better eating in general, but I suppose you could use the big, slimy Gulf Coast oysters if you had to.
Video: Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino on Japanese Cooking Show
haha i used to watch this show all the time and my cousin, in her mid twenties, are in love with SMAP. they're...still pretty good.
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
I love oysters and I love stuffing, but cannot stand them together. Everyone else in my family seems to enjoy it, though.
I find that meat of any sort interferes with the flavor and/or texture of stuffing. I prefer what amounts to a from-scratch version of Stove Top - southern (i.e. not sweet) corn bread or stale bread, stock, onions, herbs & spices.
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
I've never heard of "oyster" stuffing; cool.
I like "stuffing" oysters;
but I prefer the little suckers' fresh-raw with horseradish.........
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
I'm ogling those raw oysters up there. Not really a fan of cooked oysters...
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
Not a fan of oysters beyond the fried ones I have encountered here in the South. So, I don't do any kind of oyster dressing for Thanksgiving. I am a
bread, herbs, celery, onions type cook. Don't really like meat in my dressing. Will tweak the recipe this year with cornbread, rice, apricots and cranberries added to the stock and veggies. I guess there are more oysters for those of you who really want them.
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
Man, I really thought this was a Chesapeake Bay region tradition. Who knew so many places thought they invented it? I prefer my stuffing with no meat and lots of sage- but my in-laws are obsessed with oyster stuffing... and oyster fritters... and oysters rockefeller... and oysters on the half shell.... they just really like seafood :)
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
to answer the photograph's question: i'll consider putting those slimy things in my stuffing, but for now can i just have them in my mouth? mmmm.
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
I grew up in the Midwest, too, and the family has been having oysters in the dressing since the early part of the 20th Century at least, and perhaps longer. We have no idea how it got into the kitchen repertoire of a farm family not located on a train line and 25 miles from the Mississippi River, but I wouldn't trade ours for anything in the world.
Where should I eat tonight?
Hi,
Tuesday night is a great night to eat out solo. How about Gramercy Tavern (the old standby) or Scarpetta (great bar for eating solo) or Locanda Verde (also good bar for eating solo). Hmm, these aren't in your neighborhood though--are you at all flexible about hopping in a cab?
Cakespy: Buche de Thanksgiving
Cakespy: Yeah, I'd probably eat both... and like it!
Thanksgiving Talk: Elise Bauer of Simply Recipes
I must agree with her about the fried onions on top of green beans. Never understood that! I wouldn't think it would be appetizing. You can tell that recipe is definitely old-school because I've never seen anyone do that since the 80's!
Vegetables are best when done simply. A little salt and pepper, some garlic and butter is really all you need!
Cakespy: Buche de Thanksgiving
Well, sheesh, I was gonna make something like this, and I thought I was being clever.
No little turkeys, though.
Thanksgiving Talk: Elise Bauer of Simply Recipes
I love Elise's blog! It's cool that she's featured here.
Thanksgiving Talk: Elise Bauer of Simply Recipes
Simply recipes is my favorite food blog. I've had more consistent success with Elise's recipes than with those from any other blog -- and I read a LOT of them!
The green bean casserole will be on my Thanksgiving table. It's not my favorite, but a few family members really enjoy it. It only appears once a year.
Thanksgiving Talk: Elise Bauer of Simply Recipes
Ditto x 10. Elise and her family are fabulous. I used two recipes of hers for Thanksgiving last year - green beans with pancetta and shallots, and cranberry sauce - and will use them again this year. I've also made over a dozen other recipes from her site. She is the BEST!!
Cakespy: Buche de Thanksgiving
Thanks all!
Moonlyt: You know, even after my snarky pie comments in the post intro, I really am equal opportunity. If there were pumpkin pie and pumpkin roll cake at Thanksgiving, I think it would put me on cloud nine. :-)
Erin: Speaking of the dark pieces on a turkey cake, check out these cakes from a local bakery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakespy/4107088131/ -- note the option of dark or white "meat". Kind of fascinating, kind of disturbing.
Thanksgiving Talk: Elise Bauer of Simply Recipes
Simply Recipes has been my favorite food blog for years.
Elise's recipes are not complicated, and they always have great end results.
Stacey Snacks
Ditto
Recent Posts
What to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 27, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Banana and Brown Sugar
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 25, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Settle Down, It's Just Thanksgiving
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 25, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Video: Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino on Japanese Cooking Show
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 25, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Photo of the Day: Self Service Cranberry Bog
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 24, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Video: Turkey, Stuffing, and Gravy Tips from Anthony Bourdain
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM
How Do You Survive with One Oven on Thanksgiving?
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Leftovers: The Day's Stray Links
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 23, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Street Food Profiles: Marination Mobile in Seattle, Washington
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 23, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Thanksgiving Talk: Elise Bauer of Simply Recipes
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Why Do Phở Restaurant Names Usually Involve Numbers?
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Video: Los Angeles Street Food Tour
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 21, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Comment of the Day: Stuffing vs. Dressing
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Leftovers: The Day's Stray Links
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 20, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Breaking: Hope for Canned Pumpkin Shortage
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Video: Coolio Makes Deep-Fried Turkey
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 20, 2009 at 12:15 PM
TSA's Traveling with Food Tips
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 20, 2009 at 7:30 AM
Video: 2009 New Orleans Po-Boy Festival
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Taste Test: Store-Bought Stuffing
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 19, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Leftovers: The Day's Stray Links
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 18, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Dave Arnold's Immersion Circulator Turkey
Posted by Erin Zimmer, November 18, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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Serious Eats' Brown Bag Challenge
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@mdeatherage: Ha! Never heard of that spice either. All fixed now.