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i actually own this watercolor....
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being a former radio dj turned pastry chef (still in training) my ears get treated relatively well when i'm in the kitchen. its gotta be turned up super loud because spending most of my adult life in headphones has left me straining to hear things a bit more than most people my age.
but i listen to everything from Sharon Jones & the DapKings to Dillinger Escape Plan, to Steely Dan, to Jay-Z. its GOTTA be upbeat though. I love the Magnetic Fields but probably couldn't go 10 hrs in a restaurant kitchen or my own with that on.
When you really have the hungries, does Naughty trump Nice?
the standby in my fridge is baby carrots and hummus. its so easy to polish off 1lb of carrots without blinking. however...when i'm starrrrrrving with a sweeter tooth. and nothing's cuttin it...its gotta be apples and peanut butter sandwich. always hits the spot.
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What do foodies do?
@gastronomeg - all i did for 5 years after college was DJ for a rock station in Toledo!!! I ran a station in college, got an internship, and that internship turned into a job. I also was asst. production director for the Cumulus cluster in T-town for a few years...
UNTIL, i decided to leave it behind and get back to culinary school. Now i'm a pastry cook at a restaurant in Manhattan. See, some foodies actually break down and immerse themselves in it from all sides!!!
Photo of the Day: Cupcake vs. Muffin
i actually own this watercolor....
Music & Cooking
being a former radio dj turned pastry chef (still in training) my ears get treated relatively well when i'm in the kitchen. its gotta be turned up super loud because spending most of my adult life in headphones has left me straining to hear things a bit more than most people my age.
but i listen to everything from Sharon Jones & the DapKings to Dillinger Escape Plan, to Steely Dan, to Jay-Z. its GOTTA be upbeat though. I love the Magnetic Fields but probably couldn't go 10 hrs in a restaurant kitchen or my own with that on.
When you really have the hungries, does Naughty trump Nice?
the standby in my fridge is baby carrots and hummus. its so easy to polish off 1lb of carrots without blinking. however...when i'm starrrrrrving with a sweeter tooth. and nothing's cuttin it...its gotta be apples and peanut butter sandwich. always hits the spot.
Food Tattoos?
my next piece (tatt #10) will be my fav fruit...a giant red apple on the back of my calf. i am also tossing around the idea of a portrait of st. honore and a replica of the sugar stage scale on a taylor candy thermometer.
ps-i finish pastry school in two months.
I like frozen _____
VitaTop muffins. I also put any sort of cookie in the freezer. Even the salad plate sized Black & Whites from the bakery I work at...
Bring PB&J up a notch!
I am a HUGE HUGE fan of Sunflower Seed butter with bananas and unfiltered wildflower honey on whole wheat. The sunflower butter is amazingly good and balanced with the sweetness of the honey.
also PB&Co's Dark Chocolate Dreams and SEEDED raspberry jam...drool drool
I put ketchup on _____
Heinz...and its on egg white sandwiches (not omelettes because I am a tabasco or sirachi fiend on those) and on my mother's macaroni and cheese. Its baked with cubes of white wisconsin brick...scandalous...
out on the town for thanksgiving!
We hit up Angelica Kitchen on E. 12th between 1st and 2nd ave in Manhattan for their 5 course Prix Fixe Thanksgiving Feast. Its the only day during the year that they do the prix fixe, but it was amazing. It started with pickled veggies and a turnip pate with toasted flatbread, then next was a pumpkin bisque with toasted pumpkin seeds. The salad course was a mix of apples, figs, sliced radish, and I think fennel over baby greens with a balsalmic dressing. There was a choice between seitan & acorn squash or a wild mushroom tamale for the main course. I opted for the tamale and it was amazing! Chanterelles and other 'shrooms with sweet corn masa, pinenuts, tomatoes and a side of cooked beans! The seitan was served with cranberry sauce on the top and both entrees came with kale. The dessert was a choice between pumpkin pie, a poached pear, or a chocolate torte. Since it was thanksgiving and all, there's no way i couldn't get pie! It was SCANDALOUSLY good and served with an orange cinnamon whip. Before we left, they gave each of us (and there were 4 of us) a teensy bag of pumpkin seed brittle with a 'thank you' note attached! I'd go again in a heartbeat.
angelicakitchen.com
Serious Sandwiches: The Ideal Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
Personally, I like something sweet before I go to bed...even if it comes mere hours after grazing, then feasting, then nibbling, then desserting, then nibbling again (i.e. putting away leftovers). Being a semi-veg, there is no turkey that crosses my path on Thanksgiving, but there's a plethora of other things that could make the best sweet leftover sandwich. Start with a good brioche, then add some well roasted sweet potatoes. Its even better if the potatoes have been roasted with pumpkin pie spice or just plain cinnamon & nutmeg. On top of the sweet potatoes goes steamed fresh sweet corn. We always had corn at Thanksgiving when I was a kid. We also always had bowls of honey roasted pecans, peanuts, and walnuts at tables throughout the house, so throw a few of those on there too. If you're feeling extra decadent, a few marshmallows or maple syrup wouldn't hurt the inside of the 'wich before you close it. Use a bit of butter to toast and press the sandwich and heat the potatoes and corn back up. Its rounded out by baked fresh cranberries...which is just something I like to do when the season arrives on a weekly basis. Your belly is warm and your sweet tooth is satisfied when all the pie is already gone.
Best places for cake in NYC?
Juniors Bakery in Times Square. They have a Strawberry Short-Cheesecake that looks INSANE! Basically SSC wrapped in a blanket of cheesecake.
What do you do with fresh corn?
I mix it with cooked cubed (or mashed) sweet potatoes. You could even use butternut squash! Toss on a little cinnamon and you're good to go.
I also steam it, then cut off the kernels and then brown them in a dry skillet. Let them sit when they're done and using the same skillet, stir fry a tri-pepper and onion blend with some paprika, pepper, and chili powder. Once that's near done, toss the corn back in the skillet along with some mushrooms and (in my case) veggie crumbles. Put it hot onto a bed of greens, top with guacamole or green salsa and sour cream and you've got a southwest taco salad!
Problem: Peach Plethora!
After you grill them, make them into a peach salsa! Toss in some red onion green (or jalepeno) peppers, and some cilantro perhaps. It makes a great topping for chicken or whatever you may be preparing. It also works well with vidalia onion and shrimp!
Food Tattoos?
I'm in the process of designing a pin-up (40's style) of a chefly young lady with a plate of sushi in one hand, and a slice of maki in the other, along with all of the standard accoutrement of a pin up. I already have a toqued skull biting my first chef knife tatted on my other arm, in military style. Soon I will add the words 'Death From Within' in some form with that one. I will try to post up pics when they are complete!
Serious Sandwiches: The Ideal Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
My boyfriend Jake and i are all about the open faced hoagie roll loaded with all of our thanksgiving leftover favorites, including white meat turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole. place sandwich in oven till everything is nice and toasty, then top your masterpiece with gravy. and enjoy. yummmmmmyyyyy!!!!
Food Tattoos?
Check out Food Tattoos group on flickr for ideas, or to add your picture of your food tattoo! http://flickr.com/groups/foodtatts/
Food Tattoos?
I thought about getting a food tattoo for my first tattoo (inked in May), but I ended up creating my own design...which has nothing to do with food. If I ever get another tattoo, it will be food-related!
Btw, Flickr has great "food tattoo" pools, if anyone is looking for inspiration.
Food Tattoos?
Can you believe that earlier this year I had the USDA Prime stamp tattooed on my butt??? I was so shocked to find this website that mentioned that!!! I did the lettering in black because white wouldn't have shown up as well, but it looks great. I get alot of comments on it (when I choose to show it to certain ppl !! not just anyone gets to see it...unless I've had a few too many crown and cokes. I have other tats, but none are as much of a conversation piece as this one. I have some good pics, but I don't see where I can attach them here. oh well.
What do foodies do?
I am a retired restaurant owner. I was forced to retire because the state purchased one property for the Tollway Authority headquarters, and then another authority bought my other restaurant for construction of a railroad overpass. Since I miss the food business so much, I just put in an 800 sq. ft. kitchen, and cook, eat, and drink all the time with friends and family.
What do foodies do?
I sizzle, chop and saute for 10 hours a day as head chef for one of Australias most well known celebrity chefs- Bill Granger, in his iconic Sydney restaurant Bills.
What do foodies do?
Editor -- professional dev. books for educators. But I'd love to work on food or design books...any offers?
What do foodies do?
On a medical benefit, voluntary work in the community and occasionally looking for paid employment... "boring" stuff compared to some of you guys! (@ you FastFoodCritic! ;-) )
What do foodies do?
Children's television... Wishing I could work on a food-related show for kids...
What do foodies do?
My wife and I are retired; we fly fish six months and hang out in Tucson for the other six. We take three mags; Saveur, Flyfishing, and The Economist. We cook mostly Indian/ Asian as we worked in Asian rainforests for 30 years.
What do foodies do?
@shipwreck ~ Way Cool!!! Get I get a ride on one????
What do foodies do?
In the past, I've always worked in either the entertainment industry (musician) or in Sales. I am now the happy owner of a small little catering company in Nashville. I only work smaller events because I want to keep it focused more on quality and fun. I don't want to turn my love of food into a chore!!
What do foodies do?
Interior designer...residential and commerical....who would like to get started on putting together a family recipe book soon.
What do foodies do?
I'm the guy that pilots the blimp at large events !
What do foodies do?
I was a photographer in a past life (early 20s) then became a non-profit administrator (in my 30s) and now am back to doing what I REALLY love--photography again (this time making a living at it) which is my passion (well, that and FOOD!).
What do foodies do?
I have been doing customer service for about 4 years in the cell phone industry. I work for the evil empire, see the death star logo on our phones.
Before that I was working in Radio and TV, as cameraman and board op. I am a life long media guy, doing photography, videography/film, running sound for the different churches I have belonged to. My degree is in photo journalism.
However I have only been cooking for about 4 years. I was lucky enough to marry an italian girl from NJ. (I'm from OK) She makes the best food of anybody I know, except for some reciepes I make. She is the cook here. I make special dishes, she does the everyday stuff and rocks at it.
Anyway I took up food as a hobby thinking if you're going to have a hobby this is a practical one. Unfortunately it has ruined so much food I used to eat. Amazing how blissfully ignorant you can be about the food you eat until you learn how to make good food.
To all those who blog here and read this and are current or former military, Thank you for your service. You understand better than many how expensive a dish freedom is to serve to our children. Thank You.
What do foodies do?
Left work as NYC real estate lobbyist to spend life savings on cooking school. Loved apprenticeship in Mendocino but not job in SoCal. Broke my finger going from an interview 2nd day working at hotel scraping old cheese off French onion soup bowls so became non-profit consultant!
I teach cooking when I can and cook for my husband and feed my dog but do not cook for her. My mother just died so I'd like to gather her recipes together with photos and stories and write a book.
What do foodies do?
I have a day job working for an online food magainze and do this - www.gastrogirls.com - whenever i can - you know, between wishing i wasn't here and dreaming of food, fame and fortune.
heee!
What do foodies do?
editor at a technology research company
@Dee - I would love to know how you got into freelance food editing...
What do foodies do?
I write news blurbs for a web site a couple of days a week. I say I'm a freelancer, which allows me to think that I have a "real" job, when the bulk of my time is taken up with my two girls and hubby. I also cook for everyone in sight!
What do foodies do?
freelance photographer
freelance graphic artist
freelance production manager
What do foodies do?
I'm a Legal assistant in a Personal Injury law firm.. I'm always planning and thinking about food though.. I want to get into catering eventually... I miss working in the kitchen, but you probably won't see me working in a restaurant kitchen again anytime soon.
What do foodies do?
Government worker with web design and event planning on the side.
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Favorite foods: Since this list can go on forever, I'll try to be concise: apples, yogurt, Nutella & banana sandwiches, fatoush, falafel, raw cauliflower, baby carrots, strawberry shortcake, and eggs. I do not eat any red meat, poultry, or pork.
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@gastronomeg - all i did for 5 years after college was DJ for a rock station in Toledo!!! I ran a station in college, got an internship, and that internship turned into a job. I also was asst. production director for the Cumulus cluster in T-town for a few years...
UNTIL, i decided to leave it behind and get back to culinary school. Now i'm a pastry cook at a restaurant in Manhattan. See, some foodies actually break down and immerse themselves in it from all sides!!!