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Cook the Book: 'Cooking Light The Complete Quick Cook'

Just had it for lunch! Open faced sandwich with sardines, avocado, dijon mustard and black pepper on toast with a side salad.

SMDNY at 2:58PM on 01/16/12

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Any Bring-From-Home Snack Ideas?

I went back to school this year and had to start brown bagging breakfast and lunch. I like soy milk, so I bring juice box sized chocolate soy milks (Silk brand or Trader Joes) and drink that while I munch on some cereal. I also bring granola bars and trail mix (with some dark chocolate thrown in) for snacks. For lunch I bring carrot chips, some grape tomatoes, and often a hummus sandwich. The hummus holds up all day and the sandwich can be toasted if you want something warm. And there is always the standby PB&J.

SMDNY at 10:29AM on 07/24/09

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Cook the Book: Serves One

Buttered pasta or noodles, peas and grated parmesan.

SMDNY at 2:28PM on 07/07/08

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Mixed Review: Stonewall Kitchen Blueberry Pancake and Waffle Mix

I tend to use Bisquick mix and add a few extras - usually a bit of baking soda to add a little air. This trick helps a lot with multigrain pancake mixes or if you use soy milk which can otherwise make the pancakes heavy and dense. And a wire whisk is a must for making fluffy pancakes. Whatever mix I'm using, I like to use 2 small frying pans simultaneously to cook the perfect size pancakes - then put them in a casserole dish wrapped in a towel to keep them hot and not soggy. I also prefer homemade pancakes with real maple syrup and fresh fruit.

SMDNY at 1:58PM on 07/07/08

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Cook the Book: 'Cooking Light The Complete Quick Cook'

Just had it for lunch! Open faced sandwich with sardines, avocado, dijon mustard and black pepper on toast with a side salad.

SMDNY at 2:58PM on 01/16/12

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Any Bring-From-Home Snack Ideas?

I went back to school this year and had to start brown bagging breakfast and lunch. I like soy milk, so I bring juice box sized chocolate soy milks (Silk brand or Trader Joes) and drink that while I munch on some cereal. I also bring granola bars and trail mix (with some dark chocolate thrown in) for snacks. For lunch I bring carrot chips, some grape tomatoes, and often a hummus sandwich. The hummus holds up all day and the sandwich can be toasted if you want something warm. And there is always the standby PB&J.

SMDNY at 10:29AM on 07/24/09

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Cook the Book: Serves One

Buttered pasta or noodles, peas and grated parmesan.

SMDNY at 2:28PM on 07/07/08

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Mixed Review: Stonewall Kitchen Blueberry Pancake and Waffle Mix

I tend to use Bisquick mix and add a few extras - usually a bit of baking soda to add a little air. This trick helps a lot with multigrain pancake mixes or if you use soy milk which can otherwise make the pancakes heavy and dense. And a wire whisk is a must for making fluffy pancakes. Whatever mix I'm using, I like to use 2 small frying pans simultaneously to cook the perfect size pancakes - then put them in a casserole dish wrapped in a towel to keep them hot and not soggy. I also prefer homemade pancakes with real maple syrup and fresh fruit.

SMDNY at 1:58PM on 07/07/08

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First Taste of the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck

We tried the espresso flavor last Friday. Not wildly impressive - also noticed the ice shards. Then again, we had just had some gelato from Grom, so our palattes weren't exactly neutral. I'd try Van Leeuwen again - the guys manning the truck were very friendly about answering customers questions about the ice cream and ingredients.

SMDNY at 11:19AM on 07/03/08

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Dinner Tonight: Baba Ghanoush

I love KCRW, and want to like Good Food, but just can't. I've heard a few good travel podcasts on the UK Independent's website that usually involve some food. http://travel.independent.co.uk/article1603844.ece

SMDNY at 9:55AM on 10/18/07

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Cook the Book: Apple Pie

I have this book and really like it - though I haven't made any of the recipes yet, I've been meaning to try the apple pie with red hot cinnamon candies.

Best apple pie is my boyfriend's mother's. It's the only pie he'll eat and I don't blame him - her pies are consistently excellent. Living in the NY/NJ/PA area, I think any pie made with local apples has a distinct advantage over apple pies anywhere else.

SMDNY at 1:30PM on 10/16/07

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Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in L.A., N.Y., and Everywhere: Where's Your Favorite?

I second the Bouchon Bakery grilled cheese & tomato soup combo. Pricey, but definitely delicious and comforting.

SMDNY at 2:12PM on 10/03/07

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In Design: OXO Good Grips Corn Stripper

Thanks for the review - I had just seen the corn stripper in the store and was curious... hadn't thought to freeze corn though!

I use the OXO mango slicer regularly. It works really well 4 out of 5 times on medium to large mangos. (I've had a few stringy or overripe mangos that were hopeless. For riper mangos, you may want to refrigerate to firm them up before using the slicer.) The directions say to use the slicer, then remove the peel, but I personally prefer to peel then slice. I was dubious that it would make a difference, but it really makes getting the fruit off the pit a lot easier.

SMDNY at 9:19PM on 09/21/07

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Serious Sandwiches: The Meatball Slider at Little Owl

I agree - they really are delicious! The veal and panko created a meaty, but not overly dense meatball. As a rule I don't eat veal, but cheated to have these!

SMDNY at 1:46PM on 08/16/07

From Serious Eats: New York

Thai Restaurant Hunting This Weekend

There are two Pam Reals - one on 49th and one on 47th, which is much trendier. I've only gotten take out and it's been hit or miss.

I also prefer Wondee II. And I agree the duck salad is delicious!

SMDNY at 11:38AM on 08/07/07

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What's In Your Food Sur-Thrival Kit?

My staple meal is pasta (any kind), tossed with butter, grated parmesan or romano and lots of peas.

Other pantry staples include:
canned white beans
canned diced fire roasted tomatoes
peanut butter and really good jam
hearty sliced bread
wheat crackers
block of cheddar or havarti cheese
eggs
mixed salad greens
pre-cut butternut squash (steam or mash, serve hot or cold)
fruit (whatever is in season)
dark chocolate covered almonds
coffee beans
black pepper

SMDNY at 11:12AM on 07/17/07

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What's Your All-Time Favorite Adult Candy Bar?

I second the Dagoba bars and anything by Vosges. I recently tried the Vosges bacon chocolate bar - heaven! Like you hear angels singing and the world fades for a few moments. If you're not a fan of salty/sweet, you probably won't care for it though.

SMDNY at 12:50PM on 06/26/07

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