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Salumeria Biellese: The BYOB Hero Review

How does it compare to Melampo's? (Sullivan St between Prince and Spring--it might have a new name now)

Irene at 4:39PM on 05/22/08

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Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway

hot cross buns!

Irene at 4:09PM on 03/18/08

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Cook the Book: Black Bottom Cupcakes

A homemade Hostess style cupcake that I make with a devil's food cupcake, swiss buttercream injected into the middle, ganache glaze on top and a swiggle of white fondant.

Irene at 9:04AM on 02/15/08

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Cook the Book: Chocolate Sablés

Chocolate pots de creme.

Irene at 1:58PM on 02/13/08

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From Serious Eats: New York

Salumeria Biellese: The BYOB Hero Review

How does it compare to Melampo's? (Sullivan St between Prince and Spring--it might have a new name now)

Irene at 4:39PM on 05/22/08

From Serious Eats

Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway

hot cross buns!

Irene at 4:09PM on 03/18/08

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Cook the Book: Black Bottom Cupcakes

A homemade Hostess style cupcake that I make with a devil's food cupcake, swiss buttercream injected into the middle, ganache glaze on top and a swiggle of white fondant.

Irene at 9:04AM on 02/15/08

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Cook the Book: Chocolate Sablés

Chocolate pots de creme.

Irene at 1:58PM on 02/13/08

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Valentine's Day Chocolate Giveaway

DARK all the way

Irene at 3:21PM on 02/11/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

An everything bagel w/ about a quarter pound of chive cream cheese, topped with lox and a thin slice of red onion.

Irene at 4:33PM on 12/20/07

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

Cannoli

Irene at 2:14PM on 11/06/07

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Best Bakeries in New York City

Viennoiserie are pastries made from yeasted laminated doughs. La Bergamote's croissants, pain au chocolat, pain au raisin, are great examples. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viennoiserie
As for sfogliatelle, I had an excellent one from a bakery in the Arthur Avenue neighborhood in the Bronx, though I cannot remember the name.
I LOVE Moishe's black and white.

Irene at 2:46PM on 11/02/07

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Best Bakeries in New York City

I agree with many of your top picks, but my favorite patisserie wasn't on your list: La Bergamote in Chelsea. They have great vienoisserie.

Irene at 12:19PM on 11/02/07

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New York City: How Not to Eat Like A Tourist?

It really depends on taste and budget, but some of my favorites:
mid-priced Italian: Noodle Pudding in Brooklyn Heights
best pizza: Franny's in Brooklyn on Flatbush Ave
on the expensive side: Union Square Cafe
fancy BBQ: Blue Smoke in Manhattan
Korean: Kang Suh on Bway and 32st St

I agree w/ the above poster on Brooklyn Ice Cream, Jacques Torres, and Grimaldi's (though the wait here can be very very long)

Irene at 2:26PM on 10/19/07

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New York French Fry Honor Roll: Add Yours to the List

Blue Smoke has seriously good fries.

Irene at 2:19PM on 10/19/07

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Baking With Dorie: Cookies for Julia

Dorie, I have all your cookbooks and had a question about your most recent. I like to weigh my ingredients and am converting your recipes into metric weights. I know all bakers measure flour a little differently. Depending on the person, the weather, etc I know it can vary from 125 g to 145 g. How many grams of flour do you recommend for 1 cup?
Thanks!!

Irene at 2:14PM on 10/19/07

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