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Oakland, California: Eat Real Festival Recap
I love Eat Real! I had the Prather Ranch slider from Gather. I'd had the burger at the restaurant, so went to ER with the slider on the top of my list. Best burger ever!! The Liba falafel and sauces - yum, yum, yum. A scotch egg from... ? A beef empanada from El Porteno - delish. Mac n cheese from Homeroom - good, but confirms mac n cheese is not my thing.
I was very disappointed with the dessert selection. Lots of sorbet/gelato/ice cream choices (snore), but limited otherwise. Last year was much better in that area, from what I recall. Was hoping for Gobba Gobba Hey, but they weren't there Sunday.
I look forward to next year.
No Oven Required: Toasted Oatmeal Topping for Ice Cream
Hah! I too had a "long love affair that I no longer understand with Starbucks Mocha Frappucinos and maple oat nut scopes" in grad school at Berkeley. That's funny.
Cook the Book: 'The New Portuguese Table'
Moroccan or Afghani.
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No Oven Required: Toasted Oatmeal Topping for Ice Cream
It's a killer combo. Now it's iced maple scones and Chai at Peets. Similar but a little healthier..... oh, who am I kidding!
Oakland, California: Eat Real Festival Recap
I love Eat Real! I had the Prather Ranch slider from Gather. I'd had the burger at the restaurant, so went to ER with the slider on the top of my list. Best burger ever!! The Liba falafel and sauces - yum, yum, yum. A scotch egg from... ? A beef empanada from El Porteno - delish. Mac n cheese from Homeroom - good, but confirms mac n cheese is not my thing.
I was very disappointed with the dessert selection. Lots of sorbet/gelato/ice cream choices (snore), but limited otherwise. Last year was much better in that area, from what I recall. Was hoping for Gobba Gobba Hey, but they weren't there Sunday.
I look forward to next year.
No Oven Required: Toasted Oatmeal Topping for Ice Cream
Hah! I too had a "long love affair that I no longer understand with Starbucks Mocha Frappucinos and maple oat nut scopes" in grad school at Berkeley. That's funny.
Cook the Book: 'The New Portuguese Table'
Moroccan or Afghani.
Cook the Book: 'The Boozy Baker'
A thick stout in chocolate cake. Mmmm.
Taste Test: The Best Chocolate Chips for Chocolate Chip Cookies
@ jude10536 & macknitter: Yes, Ghirardelli changed the Double Chocolate chips to the 60%. But not just the name changed, I'm pretty sure the formula changed, too. The 60% are much more waxy and less chocolatey (a friend of mine who loved the chips remarked on the flavor change not even realizing the name had changed, so it was not just me who noticed!).
I was very sad when they did that. Haven't found a comparable replacement since, but the E. Guittard line is good. If only the chips were twice the size!
Cook the Book: 'Seasonal Fruit Desserts'
Any sort of stone fruit galette. As long as the crust is flaky.
Cook the Book: 'Seasonal Fruit Desserts'
Plum pie from my favorite bakery - Crixa. Soooo amazing! Rhubarb, apricot, peach also delicious.
5 Great Books About Chocolate
In the picture - whose chocolates are those?
Video: Japanese Banana Commercials
The SMAP members always have done just about anything! I was amused to identify Shingo, as well. We called him Sporty SMAP. And I admit to a soft spot for him.
My Japanese is rusty, the gist is bananas are sweet and yummy. Eat lots.
Cook the Book: 'In The Green Kitchen'
Own potholders. Use said potholders. Burns hurt.
Cook the Book: 'Ready for Dessert'
David Lebovitz's chocolate cherry fruitcake (chocolate, cherries and booze - what's not to love?). Or his dulce de leche brownies. Or his jam tart - made it last night. Or his candied nuts (ahem - peanuts, almonds, etc). I adore DL!!! I have all of his other books and am itching to get this one!!!
Cook the Book: 'Rose's Heavenly Cakes'
I've eaten a lot of cake, but I think the birthday cakes my mom made for me will always seem to have been the best.
Cook the Book: 'My Bread'
I've only baked 3 or 4 loaves and they were all using his technique! The best one had green olives in it. I'd love to try pizza dough, though.
Poll: Are You a Fan of White Pies?
The Cheese Board in Berkeley does not use any tomato sauce and it took me a few years to notice the absence. So delicious! Now I often find tomato sauces too strong (especially on cheaper pizzas).
Cook the Book: The Grand Central Baking Book
Crixa Cakes in Berkeley, CA. Just amazing and delicious.
Valentine's Day Giveaway: Peanut Butter & Co. Chocolate Hearts
Reeses pb cup minis.
Cook the Book: Ad Hoc at Home
I live near Bette's Oceanview Diner in Berkeley. That's pretty awesome. But my favorite eatery of all time is a bakery in Berkeley - Crixa.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Culinary Adventure Society
There was a Georgian restaurant somewhere in Moscow that I went to with friends many times in the early 90's. Everything there was amazing, but I particularly remember the hachipuri (cheese flat bread) and an incredible vegetable stew. Maybe it was just so good because the rest of the food in Moscow was.... not great. Anyway, almost 20 years later, I still dream of that place.
Cook the Book: 'Good Eats: The Early Years'
Going home for Thanksgiving for the first time in many years because some of my Australian friends were staying with my parents while traveling around the US. They were looking forward to a traditional American T-day. But then my grandmother ended up in the hospital (later recovered), and my mom who was planning everything, had to leave. It was awkward and stressful, and still makes me chuckle.
It took me several more years to get home for T-day again - and this time because my mom was in the hospital (she's fine). I'm staying put this year.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Just one? Inconceivable! Anything bite sized combining peanut butter and chocolate. Some pecans thrown in would not be amiss.
What's the Prettiest Dessert You've Ever Seen?
Hah! I just had a slice of the Mondrian cake this weekend! It was quite tasty.
And I would vote for the Tomboy cake from Miette Patisserie as prettiest - funny that it turns out to be the same baker (I had no idea until I followed the link).
California Eatin': Dutch Crunch in the Bay Area
I was mystified by Dutch Crunch when I moved to Berkeley. It's nice to know it is a local thing, not something I had overlooked for the first 2/3rds of my life. I usually opt for DC when I get sandwiches, but have yet to get a roll with any actual crunch. Guess I'm picking the wrong sandwich shops.
First Look at the New Berkeley Bowl West in the Bay Area
Yesterday I was picking through a bin of cherries at Berkeley Bowl, being bumped and prodded repeatedly by passing customers. As I was thinking how much I love/hate Berk Bowl another customer started up a convo with an employee about the new location. The employee was saying it is practically empty (of customers). Boy was I kicking myself!
The new one is even closer to my home!! Can't wait to visit. If it is better than the current Berk Bowl, it may actually be heaven.
Healthy & Delicious: Avocado Chicken Salad
@sweetdiesel - Thank you. Let me revise my comment. I hate mayo, I *loathe* aoili. I live in the Bay Area and the sandwich shops think that calling it aoili will make it ok. No so!
I grew up in Minnesota and the neighbor kids ate Miracle Whip on Wonderbread sandwiches (that's all). Horrible! Miracle Whip is particularly offensive as it seems to have sugar in it [shudder].
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KateC answered "Don't care. I don't eat at those kind of restaurants anyway." to What Do You Think of the Michelin Stars?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 26, 2010 at 11:30 AM
KateC answered "Alton Brown" to Which Celebrity Chef Would You Most Like To Meet?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM
KateC answered "panna cotta" to Which dishes are you sick of?
Poll posted by Maggie Hoffman, September 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
KateC answered "Only particularly small or crowded coffee shops." to Should Coffee Shops Ban Laptops?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 31, 2010 at 11:15 AM
KateC answered "Tell the server, then try to forget about it. " to How Would You Deal With Restaurant Error?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM
KateC answered "30-35 years old" to When Did You Learn to Cook?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, August 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM
KateC answered "30 minutes is pushing it. " to How Long Is Too Long for a Great Lunch?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, July 20, 2010 at 11:15 AM
KateC answered "Depends on my mood" to Soft-Serve Poll: Vanilla, Chocolate, Swirl?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, July 14, 2010 at 9:00 AM
KateC answered "Yes" to Do you blot the grease from your pizza?
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KateC answered "Grumble about sit-down places, but for casual places, it's understandable. " to How Do You Feel About Cash-Only Restaurants?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, June 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM
KateC answered "Black pepper" to What seasonings do you shake on your slices?
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KateC answered "Sweet" to Are You a Sweet or Salty Breakfast Eater?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM
KateC answered "The classic" to What's Your Favorite Hummus Flavor?
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KateC answered "Lamb" to Do You Make Ham or Lamb on Easter?
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KateC answered "I like my crust nekkid and eat it plain" to Do you eat and/or dip your pizza crusts?
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KateC answered "Tampopo" to What's Your Favorite Food Movie?
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KateC got 75% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cranberries?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, November 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM
KateC got 44% correct on How Much Do You Know About Peanut Butter?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 16, 2010 at 3:15 PM
KateC got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tea?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM
KateC got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
KateC got 55% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM

It's a killer combo. Now it's iced maple scones and Chai at Peets. Similar but a little healthier..... oh, who am I kidding!