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Book Giveaway: Pat the Foodie

My favorite book as a kid was Where the Wild Things Are. Now my favorite children's book is Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Hysterical!

Risha at 10:46AM on 02/07/12

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Win the Valentine's Day Collection from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

A classic vanilla because it's my husband's favorite. Tasting a perfect vanilla ice cream always makes me think of him!

Risha at 1:30PM on 02/06/12

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Giveaway: Win a Free All-Natural Bell & Evans Turkey from Pat LaFrieda

I wish I could make the Pecan Pie Bars as I love pecan pie but since my husband's allergic there will be no pecan pie. Instead I vote for the Perfect Apple Pie. Can't go wrong with that.

Risha at 9:59AM on 11/17/11

From Sweets

Bake the Book: 'Sweet Auburn Desserts'

Definitely pecan pie.

Risha at 11:19AM on 11/03/11

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Risha answered "A year" to What's the longest you've gone without eating pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 16, 2010 at 9:45 AM

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Risha answered "5-10 years old" to When Did You Learn to Cook?

Poll posted by Lingbo Li, August 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM

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Risha answered "All of the above—then warn others not to go back." to How Would You Deal With Restaurant Error?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM

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Risha answered "I'll eat one if it's in front of me, but wouldn't ever seek one out." to Do You Care About Cupcakes?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, July 27, 2010 at 11:30 AM

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Risha got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cheese?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM

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Risha got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Bagels?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 29, 2010 at 6:00 AM

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Risha got 37% correct on Winter Vegetables Quiz

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, January 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM

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Risha got 44% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM

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Recent Comments

From Serious Eats

Book Giveaway: Pat the Foodie

My favorite book as a kid was Where the Wild Things Are. Now my favorite children's book is Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Hysterical!

Risha at 10:46AM on 02/07/12

From Sweets

Win the Valentine's Day Collection from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

A classic vanilla because it's my husband's favorite. Tasting a perfect vanilla ice cream always makes me think of him!

Risha at 1:30PM on 02/06/12

From Serious Eats

Giveaway: Win a Free All-Natural Bell & Evans Turkey from Pat LaFrieda

I wish I could make the Pecan Pie Bars as I love pecan pie but since my husband's allergic there will be no pecan pie. Instead I vote for the Perfect Apple Pie. Can't go wrong with that.

Risha at 9:59AM on 11/17/11

From Sweets

Bake the Book: 'Sweet Auburn Desserts'

Definitely pecan pie.

Risha at 11:19AM on 11/03/11

From Sweets

Bake the Book: 'Flour,' by Joanne Chang

Know your oven! Does it run below, at, or above temp? Learned that the hard way years ago.

Risha at 2:59PM on 08/15/11

From Talk

Making Baby Food

I made all the baby (pureed) food my daughter ate during that phase and used a food processor the whole time. The blender wasn't as great for me and we don't own a food mill. I would have used one for certain veggies had we had one. In the end it shouldn't much matter how you puree it. It's more about giving your baby the quality of food you want. Just go for it!

Risha at 11:31AM on 07/29/11

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'The Japanese Grill'

Pizza! We use what we get from our CSA to vary the toppings - so tasty!

Risha at 9:21AM on 06/28/11

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'In the Small Kitchen'

My first kitchen had one 1'x1' counter space and an below average sized fridge. It was also the main entry for the apartment so it acted as our mudroom as well. The worst part was the whole kitchen was about 50sq ft. Impossible to do anything.

Risha at 1:31PM on 06/22/11

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Cook the Book: 'Cooking in the Moment'

Eating a macoun apple in my home state because I'm unable to get them locally. Best moment each fall!

Risha at 11:17AM on 05/17/11

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Cook the Book: 'One Big Table'

Cornbread! It varies so much region by region in the country as well as being part of many people's family recipes.

Risha at 1:40PM on 03/24/11

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Cook the Book: 'The Essential New York Times Cookbook'

Definitely Dorie Greenspan's Baking From My Home To Yours. I've made more from this book than any of my others combined.

Risha at 11:33AM on 01/05/11

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'My Sweet Mexico'

I've never been anywhere particularly exotic but I did adore the tarte tatin with creme fraiche at a tiny restaurant in Paris.

Risha at 3:56PM on 12/20/10

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Charles Chocolates' Edible Chocolate Holiday Box

Chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream

Risha at 9:12AM on 12/20/10

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Russ & Daughters Brunch Package

Classic egg bagel with cream cheese. If I'm feeling fun I'll add a slice of tomato, some lettuce and a few rings of red onion.

Risha at 10:09AM on 12/17/10

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Truffle Lovers Pasta

Hand-cut french fries doused in white truffle oil, fresh thyme and sea salt. The best I've ever eaten!

Risha at 3:47PM on 12/13/10

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Truffle Lovers Pasta

Hand-cut french fries doused in white truffle oil, fresh thyme and sea salt. The best I've ever eaten!

Risha at 3:46PM on 12/13/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Baked Explorations'

Elmwood Pastry Shop in my hometown in Connecticut. The best homemade donuts and limpa bread!

Risha at 1:46PM on 12/13/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'The Gourmet Cookie Book'

My re-creation of my grandmother's mandelbrat with chocolate chips and raspberry jam on top made for my daughter's naming ceremony. So perfect!

Risha at 1:39PM on 12/06/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cookies'

The white chocolate chip and dried cranberry cookies my in-law's neighbor makes every year! Plus my mother-in-law's buckeyes!

Risha at 10:34AM on 12/02/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous'

Classic latkes with extra onion in them and applesauce. It took years to get sour cream on the table. I'm making the same one this week for my daughter's first Hannukah!

Risha at 9:53AM on 11/30/10

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Cook the Book: 'Avec Eric'

I'm hoping to eat my way through Turkey next year some time!

Risha at 3:59PM on 11/22/10

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Cook the Book: 'The Sweet Potato Lover's Cookbook'

Sweet potato fries with garlic mayo to dip them in!

Risha at 3:06PM on 11/15/10

From Talk

My family of 4 is now a family of 7... tips for cooking large?

We're only a family of three - the smallest being 10.5 months - and while we're not as big we're certainly as busy. A few things we've learned in the last few months is to prep and cook as much as we can on the weekend when we have the time. We cook the pasta, rice, quinoa and prep all the veggies that will last. This way during the week when we're rushed much of the meal is ready to go. As for the baby your SIL and BIL will feed the baby how and what they want but we've learned to have things our daughter can eat in the freezer so all we have to do is cook the pre-diced squash or defrost the meatball. I would freeze the cubes of pureed fruits/veggies for her when she was even younger. For us it was about investing the time initially so during the week it's a quick fix. Good luck and ask for help!

Risha at 1:40PM on 11/05/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'The Pot and How to Use It: The Mystery and Romance of the Rice Cooker'

Definitely my KitchenAid mixer. I would have a sad kitchen without it.

Risha at 4:28PM on 10/19/10

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Cook the Book: 'Around My French Table'

Loire Valley in France for a friends' wedding. Simple, elegant, local, and very fresh! The best 6 hour meal of my life!

Risha at 2:12PM on 09/20/10

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Risha answered "A year" to What's the longest you've gone without eating pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 16, 2010 at 9:45 AM

From Serious Eats

Risha answered "5-10 years old" to When Did You Learn to Cook?

Poll posted by Lingbo Li, August 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Risha answered "All of the above—then warn others not to go back." to How Would You Deal With Restaurant Error?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Risha answered "I'll eat one if it's in front of me, but wouldn't ever seek one out." to Do You Care About Cupcakes?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, July 27, 2010 at 11:30 AM

From Slice

Risha answered "I've grilled it and eaten it!" to What's your experience with grilled pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, May 31, 2010 at 8:30 AM

From Serious Eats

Risha answered "Sprinkles" to Do You Call Them Jimmies or Sprinkles?

Poll posted by Lingbo Li, May 26, 2010 at 9:00 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Risha answered "Start 'em young!" to Kids at Fancy Restaurants: Yay or Nay?

Poll posted by Carey Jones, May 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM

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Quizzes

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Risha got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cheese?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM

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Risha got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Bagels?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 29, 2010 at 6:00 AM

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Risha got 37% correct on Winter Vegetables Quiz

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, January 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM

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Risha got 44% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM

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Risha got 22% correct on How Much Do You Know About Condiments?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM

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Risha got 42% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM

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Risha got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM

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Risha got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM

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Risha got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Passover Foods?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 29, 2010 at 7:15 PM

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Risha got 80% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Lemonade?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, May 24, 2010 at 7:45 AM

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Risha got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About French Fries?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 7, 2010 at 7:30 PM

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Risha got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM

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Risha got 100% correct on How Much Do You Know About Beer?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM

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Risha got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Food TV and Its Personalities?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 26, 2010 at 1:45 PM

From Sweets

Risha got 60% correct on What's Your Ice Cream IQ?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM

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