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I think you all should have flown in Cakespy to do this "restaurant review"...it seems she is the residnet pop-tart expert on SE...maybe she can do a special investigation...

Gizmosma at 1:58PM on 08/17/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'The Boozy Baker'

champagne in cupcakes!

Gizmosma at 2:27PM on 06/30/10

From Serious Eats

A Tour of Serious Eats Headquarters

so now we all definitely hate our jobs a little more...

Gizmosma at 4:38PM on 06/23/10

From Recipes

Cakespy: Pop-Tarts Ice Cream Sandwiches

this is something i will probably try next time i'm drunk - hell i probably already have and just don't remember :)

@donuts4dinner - true that on the unfrosted pop-tarts!!

Gizmosma at 1:54PM on 06/07/10

From Talk

Have you ever just been completly insulted preparing a meal?

wow, i have a new appreciation for my family and hubby's family too, who appreciate good cooking and good food. my in-laws don't really do fancy food for themselves or special occasions but they definitely appreciate when i whip up a few things that might be considered "fancy."

Gizmosma at 1:05PM on 05/11/10

From Serious Eats: New York

How to Make Guacamole, With Chef Ivy Stark of Dos Caminos

oh, i knew this one would be a controversial one....people feel strongly about their guac

and just so I said it - what no scallions!

Gizmosma at 3:11PM on 05/05/10

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Bizarre Foods: Andrew Zimmern Meets His Match in Thailand

this is hysterical

Gizmosma at 11:37AM on 05/03/10

From Serious Eats

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Food TV Shows and Personalities?

this was way fun - would love to see more quizzes like this...even though i only scored 50% *blush*

Gizmosma at 11:11AM on 05/03/10

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Food TV Shows and Personalities?

i'm pretty sure Giada was not a Food Network Star?

Gizmosma at 11:08AM on 05/03/10

From Recipes

David Lebovitz's Chocolate Chip Cookies

made for my hubby's birthday....they are ridiculously droolingly good. and they do in fact manage to be a little crispy at the edges while super chewy throughout.

amazing how slight variations on measurements can make a difference - but baking is chemistry after all. And if you compare the Nestle Toll House with DL's (as mentioned above) the variations really aren't basic/minor at all - 1/8 tsp of salt is a ton less than 1 tsp. salt in any dessert recipe and more brown sugar adds more caramel undertones, and lets not forget that better chocolate (IMO anyway) can make a big difference. Something about his proportions makes the vanilla flavor come through loud and clear too. (it's really the best cookie dough i've ever tasted :)

i do still need to try the CI recipe though!

Gizmosma at 10:11AM on 05/03/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Ready for Dessert'

an amazing chocolate tart, topped with homemade caramel sauce and sprinkled with fleur de sel - all was from scratch....and to die for

Gizmosma at 3:39PM on 04/26/10

From Talk

Oh, what a dud!

making guacamole with avocados that were a day shy of being ripe - but you know when your just so excited for guac, it's hard to put it off a day. we learned our lesson though, it is so underwhelming when it isn't creamy enough and the avocado flavors just aren't poppin'!

Gizmosma at 11:33AM on 11/16/09

From Talk

My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...

homemade cranberry sauce with brandy and walnuts - so easy to make, i make it a few times in fall now - not just for T-day. literally takes 15 minutes to make!

mashed turnips - i know u either love them or hat them, but prepared like mashed potatoes w/ butter, salt & pepper, i find them the ultimate comfort food. they are really fluffy when you mash them

sauteed mushrooms with tons of garlic and olive oil

minced meat pie with mom's whipped brandy cream sauce

i'm noticing a (un?)healthy brandy theme here :) happy Turkey Day!

Gizmosma at 3:43PM on 11/09/09

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