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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was The New Basics, from The Silver Palate. I still use it, and I love it to death.

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Momofuku Noodle Bar's Fried Chicken Dinner

The reservation is not pure hype; because of the way Momofuku Noodle seats their guests, they couldn't reliably do walk-ins of more than four people or so. The low number of reservations leaves plenty of tables for their otherwise walk-in only policy.

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Eating Out Alone in New York

When I eat alone, I tend to like eating at the bar. You can either meet people, or not, but it's nice to have the option. One of my favorites is Bar Etats-Unis, where the bartender always takes care of you, and the food is fantastic. You can order off the "bar" menu, or off the main restaurant's Michelin-starred menu. Awesome.

Also, Ouest. Eating at the bar means you'll meet at least one new person, and, again, the bartenders are great.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was The New Basics, from The Silver Palate. I still use it, and I love it to death.

From Serious Eats: New York

Momofuku Noodle Bar's Fried Chicken Dinner

The reservation is not pure hype; because of the way Momofuku Noodle seats their guests, they couldn't reliably do walk-ins of more than four people or so. The low number of reservations leaves plenty of tables for their otherwise walk-in only policy.

From Serious Eats: New York

Eating Out Alone in New York

When I eat alone, I tend to like eating at the bar. You can either meet people, or not, but it's nice to have the option. One of my favorites is Bar Etats-Unis, where the bartender always takes care of you, and the food is fantastic. You can order off the "bar" menu, or off the main restaurant's Michelin-starred menu. Awesome.

Also, Ouest. Eating at the bar means you'll meet at least one new person, and, again, the bartenders are great.

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Cook the Book: 'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'

I eat alone almost every night, so - anything at all!

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Cook the Book: 'Canal House Cooking, Vol. 1'

Spaghetti with a raw tomato sauce: halved cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper. Pure heaven.

Well, that or strawberry ice cream.

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Burger Location-Price-Deliciousness Graph

This graph clearly doesn't take into account the following:

- Awesome fast food burgers, like those from Taylor's Refresher, or In-N-Out
- The fact that a fancy restaurant isn't fancy if its burgers are under $10
- The fact that a homemade burger made for $1 can't be anything but nasty

But, aside from the GLARING snub of fast food burgers, I can accept the relationships here... :-)

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The Term 'Housemade' Is the New 'Homemade'

Housemade seems more accurate to me than homemade, frankly.

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Cook the Book: 'Endangered Recipes' by Lari Robling

Summertime dinners on the deck at my grandparents' place in Connecticut. We always had something on the grill, local corn, and salad with the most delicious tomatoes and cucumbers. Throw in the scent of citronella candles and you've got yourself some instant nostalgia.

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Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'

I love spaghetti carbonara with scallions and peas mixed in - the scallions add peppery bite, the peas add springy freshness!

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Cook the Book: 'Ten'

My friend Louisa and I once wandered all over Strasbourg, looking for a restaurant with a particular brand of French mayo to go with our fries.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

Recreating my grandfather's beloved dining hall food: bacon, peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches.

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In Videos: SNL Digital Short, 'Cookies'

The Christmas dinner was amazing. This was...ok.

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Snapshots from the UK: Turkish Delight

I agree with hamngatan - Turkish Delight was a total letdown for me...though it is goooorgeous:

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How to Make Maple Syrup

Does this make anyone else think of Little House in The Big Woods?

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Cook the Book: 'Fat'

Well, in Alsace: schmaltz on bread. Hereabouts, duck confit.

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Cook the Book: 'The Modern Baker'

Biggest success was probably my first loaf of brioche. Mmmm, delicious eggy buttery goodness.

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On Banning Photography from Restaurants

I just got back from Corton. The website asks guests to refrain from using flash photography and cell phones. I accept that gladly. You quote Drew here as saying,

"No, we're not going to stop people from taking photos," Nieporent said. "We'd just like people to be considerate of the other people in the restaurant.""

So why, when I entered, was I told that no photography was permitted. I asked nicely and was told, "no". The host asked the chef and reiterated that it was not permissible. I explained that I would not use a flash. I explained that I would not use the photos online nor for any commercial purposes. Still, my request was refused. I feel lied to based on the website only saying that "flash photography" was not permitted and also the quote here from Drew. So Drew, why is this?

The food at Corton was good but, just like Momofuku Ko, I won't be back. I see no reason to reward restaurants who don't consider my desire for a permanent memory, valid. They can make any policies they like but I still get to chose where I dine. I also chose to deal with people who advertise honestly. Drew said that, "we're not going to stop people" but that is just what they did. That to me is deceptive.

In the interest of full disclosure, the host did comp a round of drinks for us because of this. Still, it, (please, please, pardon the pun, leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

I received The Joy of cooking as a wedding present. garrettsambo@aol.com

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

my first cookbook was one i got from school...it was with all the students favorite recipes...

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

It was a Strawberry Shortcake cookbook that had recipes for sandwiches and other easy recipes.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

it's actually kind of sad. My freshman year of college I worked at the corporate HQ of Fanny Farmer candy shops and for our Xmas bonus we all got a copy of the new Fanny Farmer cookbook ..... so my first cookbook was the Fanny Farmer cookbook.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

Better Homes And Gardens, but I grew up with my mom's Betty Crocker cookbook.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was Betty Crocker's. It had all the basics and I still own it today.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

A collection of recipes that my mom made based on my observations

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was one from our church. I know, not top quality. I rarely turn to cookbooks as a new cook because of the vast information on the internet. I would enjoy having a few cookbooks in my collection, though.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My Mother in Law got me a 5 ingredient cookbook that had horrible recipes which basically combined 5 canned foods into one dish meals. Revolting.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

The first cookbook that I ever received was a book of photocopied recipes my grandfather made for me of all the traditional Italian recipes that my great grandma used to make for her family. There are some wonderful recipes in there too. From homemade tortellini, to antipasto that has to sit jarred for a year before you can eat it (to let the flavors meld).

The sad bit is that I rarely use it because so many of the recipes are so labor intensive and large.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My now-husband bought me the New York Cookbook when I started college, which turned me on to so many of my favorites today!

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

When I was small, I used my mother's Betty Crocker cookbook. When I married, she gave me one of my own and I use it still, although a host of other cookbooks have joined it on the bookshelves.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was Betty Crocker's Cookbook that was a 5-ring binder.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was the Company's Coming Kids Cooking cookbook - Company's Coming is really big where I'm from (Alberta, Canada), but even when I venture to another province, no one's heard of it! I don't think I made too much from it... there was a pretty good fudgesicle recipe though :)

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My Mother gave me my first cookbook which was Betty Crocker's and I still have it today. I also gave one to my son when he moved out on his own. It's a great basic cookbook that anyone can use.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

We had the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book growing. Plus a binder with tons of 3x5 cards neatly written by my mother and grandmother. My favorite was cooking from recipes on my mom's index cards.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

I remember looking through cookbooks, many of them, off the shelves when I was a kid. No one stands out.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

There was pretty much only one cookbook in the house growing up in my Chinese household (which my mother never cracked open) and it was the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. The first recipe I ever made was probably tuna casserole one Thanksgiving when my sisters and I decided to do as the Americans do and add to our standard hot pot feast. How things have changed!

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was the Little House on the Prairie Cookbook. I didn't cook anything out of it, but it recreated the recipes from the books I loved.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

Unfortunately, I can not remember the name of the Cook Book Given. But I do know who gave it to me. My Aunt Sandra gave me the cook book for my Baby shower 24 years ago. She wished me a long and happy life. Aunt Sandra died 4 years ago..and although I cannot find the cookbook through many moves I do treasure the sentiment

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