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The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Bread Baking's Pain Brioche

I have made a lot of bread in my day but have never tried Brioche. Tomorrow is the day.

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Just wondering, do you feel okay eating alone at a restaurant?

When I, lone female, was working away from home I felt fine dining alone. Now that I am living alone I still feel OK..... except!
Two things I hate about it. Being placed at the door of the kitchen... I never go back and I have been know to drop unpleasant remarks about same in my blog
The other pet peeve is the overly attentive (boardering on pity) waitperson.

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The Food Lab's Apple Pie, Part 2: Perfect Apple Pie Filling

After your last piece I went to my super market and looked for a Golden Delicious for a pie that week. I hadn't purchased that apple for years. I did find them but they were green as Granny Smiths.. so green I almost didn't recognize them. Since when did this green apple fad move to the Golden Delicious. Is this just a local fad or is that the norm now?

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Cook the Book: 'Cook this Now'

Jamie Oliver, he has much to talk about... so very many projects going, all of them intresting and most very worthwhile. He is also a good cook and his food is not just good, but fun

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The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Bread Baking's Pain Brioche

I have made a lot of bread in my day but have never tried Brioche. Tomorrow is the day.

From Talk

Just wondering, do you feel okay eating alone at a restaurant?

When I, lone female, was working away from home I felt fine dining alone. Now that I am living alone I still feel OK..... except!
Two things I hate about it. Being placed at the door of the kitchen... I never go back and I have been know to drop unpleasant remarks about same in my blog
The other pet peeve is the overly attentive (boardering on pity) waitperson.

From Sweets

The Food Lab's Apple Pie, Part 2: Perfect Apple Pie Filling

After your last piece I went to my super market and looked for a Golden Delicious for a pie that week. I hadn't purchased that apple for years. I did find them but they were green as Granny Smiths.. so green I almost didn't recognize them. Since when did this green apple fad move to the Golden Delicious. Is this just a local fad or is that the norm now?

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Cook the Book: 'Cook this Now'

Jamie Oliver, he has much to talk about... so very many projects going, all of them intresting and most very worthwhile. He is also a good cook and his food is not just good, but fun

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Bake the Book: 'The Cookiepedia'

Late last week 2 batches of Sables, today, two more. Then we will decide the one we like best.

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Dinner Tonight: Lettuce Hearts with Serrano, Fried Croutons and Tomatoes

Sorry, as with Violare, I thought we were doing Serrano peppers. Got it, thanks.

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Dinner Tonight: Lettuce Hearts with Serrano, Fried Croutons and Tomatoes

OK, I am confused! In the photo I see bacon, I think I see bacon. In the blurb ham is mentioned in passing. In the list of ingredients neither or there. I think we have a problem here. Couild someone give us a clue, please.

From Talk

Anthony Bourdain's Paula Deen Diss

Every time Bourdain's light seems to be dimming he attacks. He just needs the spot light. Sad case.
When I was in Borders taking advantage of the sale I was a little naughty. I noted Bourdain's book and next to it Deen's book. So, the sale having made the shelves rather messy, I tidied up a bit and stacked Deen's book in front of Bourdain's.
Actually I would not have purchased either, but it made me feel a little better.

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Touring The Hudson Valley With Chef Dan Kluger of ABC Kitchen

We lived on the Hudson in the '60s and there are two things I remember fondly.
The first was the Egg Farm that delivered eggs to my back door. Those were the most wonderful, freshest eggs I have ever managed to puchase. The whites never ran and the yolks all but stood up and saluted.
The second memory is the bee keeper. The honey towards the end of the season was a deep amber color with a rich flavor, but my favorite was the first of the year honey. It was almost white and it was so very delicate in taste. I have never found any like that any where else I have lived.
Thanks for reminding me.

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Seriously Asian: Cellophane Noodles

You forgot one name for these great noodles... In Hawaii they are known as "long rice". Chicken and Long Rice became one of our family's favorite dishes

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Bread Baking: It's Just White Bread

Thanks for the push. Didn't feel up to it... much too hot.... but had to make bread today (because I am flat out of bread) so maybe I'll do the adding for you. Making it with the addition of Orange honey, Lavender blossoms and Potato Buds. Can't wait.
Thanks for inspiration.

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Eat for Eight Bucks: Honey Mustard Chicken Legs

I started to put this together of dinner tonight and found there is nothing to say when to add the honey and mustard. Decided to add it with the rest of the marinade.
Also, thought there should be some time between the refrigerator and the oven.

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Eat for Eight Bucks: Honey Mustard Chicken Legs

I started to put this together of dinner tonight and found there is nothing to say when to add the honey and mustard. Decided to add it with the rest of the marinade.
Also, thought there should be some time between the refrigerator and the oven.

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The Crisper Whisperer: 10 Ways to Get Ready for Berry Season

I am a strawberry lover and a pickey one at that. I purchase mine directly from a grower's stand.. where I often have to wait for them to come from the field behind. The berries are so ripe they are red through the berry, no white, ever.
I learned this trick a couple years ago. Take fresh berries home, do not wash, put them in glass jars, secure the lids. Refrigerate. When ready to use, wash and proceed as usual.
The Saturday before Easter, (April 23rd) I purchased a flat. Gave 2 boxes away and packed the rest as above. May 10th I ate the last of them. In that period I threw away 5 berries which had gotten soft.
Read about this method on line somewhere, forgot where, didn't believe it until I had done it. I have not and probably would not try this with store bought strawberries. Have been told it works with other berries.

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The Serious Eats Guide to Food Photography

Thanks for the tips. Look forward to more on food photography soon. I know, "never satisfied", but there is so much to know.
Thanks. again

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Cook the Book: Quick and Easy Korean Cooking

A new Korean restaurant just popped up in our town. Am I detecting the new food "must eat"? I couldn't think of a better addition to our diet. The few dishes I have learned to cook so far are favorites of the family. Love to see the book.

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In Season: Potatoes

In season?I have to ask. Where are potatoes being dug at this time of year... in our hemisphere, that is?

From Talk

What? No commentary on The Minimalist?

He was greatly admired for the help he gave both new and old cooks. I say was because he seems to have become a new person... one more in line with the food police. It is a strange time, too. Here in California, of all places, I find the economy seems to be moving the Whole Food, Slow Food, crowd back to basic super markets.

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Can You Do Anything with Nut Shells?

I have seen walnut shells used as ground cover in places where you might otherwise use gravel. Specifically, on a walk way or once saw them under a swing set. For some reason they don't seem to poke into bare feet. Don't quite know why.

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Video: Regular Ordinary Swedish Meal Time

Video I could do without.... but I sure wish I could lay my hands on that sidepork. One of the things time passed by, I really do miss it.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Russ & Daughters Brunch Package

Lox, cream cheese and bagels but since I have yet to find a good bagel here in my home state of California, I move to the next... turkey hash with a dollop of sour cream.

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Cook the Book: Potato, Ham, and Piquillo Pepper Croquetas

There seems to be a resurgence of these old fashioned delights. Whether they are good for us or not.

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USDA Mandates Nutrition Labeling for Meat

seriousb.
I think that knowing the fat content is important. And they do that already. It might be helpful to have a general label, i.e. high in niacin, high in thiamin, etc. That would be helpful and elimnate the cost of analyzing every time they have a new steer to cut. If they are not analyzing each steer then we get a guesstamint. I also think that the people who do not know, already, the basics of the nutritional value of a certain piece of meat already are either not going to pay attention to the label or, two, take it at face value which would be incorrect.
I would also like to see the piece of meat labeled as to origin.

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