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The Worst Thing I Ever Found in My Food
I was eating some amazing goat tacos at kind of pricey pub-type place when I found a huge chunk of bone in the middle of them. A few bites later I found another one. It was months before I could eat braised meat I hadn't prepared myself again, and I still haven't been able to try goat again.
Sunday Supper: Beef Stroganoff
Looks like there's a problem with this recipe; how much sour cream am I supposed to add? It's not showing up for me . . .
Knead the Book: 'The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Bread Baking'
Definitely baguette. It's my goal for this year!
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Ann Arbor, Michigan: Fantastic Chicken Tortilla Soup from Le Dog
Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, October 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM
French in a Flash: Thick Celeriac Soup with Gruyère
Posted by Kerry Saretsky, October 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM
20 Fall Soup Recipes We Love
Posted by Paige Brocious, October 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM
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Skythe answered "Yes, though less than when it's warm. " to Do You Eat Ice Cream In The Cold?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Skythe answered "Pre-Ground Nutmeg" to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Skythe answered "Pizza!" to Deep dish: "pizza" or "casserole"?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 8, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Skythe answered "A corner slice" to When it comes to square-cut pizza, I prefer ...
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Skythe got 55% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Apples?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 27, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Skythe got 80% correct on How Much Do You Know About Spring Vegetables?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 5, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Skythe got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Skythe got 30% correct on How Much Do You Know About Food TV and Its Personalities?
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Lasagna without Ricotta
Thanks for the pointers. I ended up (mostly) making Mario Batali's recipe, and it was a huge hit. (I cheated and used noodles from a box and made a simpler sauce.) Thanks, all!
The Worst Thing I Ever Found in My Food
I was eating some amazing goat tacos at kind of pricey pub-type place when I found a huge chunk of bone in the middle of them. A few bites later I found another one. It was months before I could eat braised meat I hadn't prepared myself again, and I still haven't been able to try goat again.
Sunday Supper: Beef Stroganoff
Looks like there's a problem with this recipe; how much sour cream am I supposed to add? It's not showing up for me . . .
Knead the Book: 'The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Bread Baking'
Definitely baguette. It's my goal for this year!
So what did you have for Christmas breakfast?
We did french toast, blackberries, and sausage. We always eat between stockings and other presents, and this year was no different.
Hometown food cravings while home for the holidays
I'm hoping to squeeze in a trip to NagaNaga Ramen for pork fatty goodness and maybe some takoyaki, when I make a quick trip home to LA near New Year's. If there's time, I wouldn't mind a trip to Suraya, a Thai place that I love, or a visit to Din Tai Fung for soup dumplings, but I'll start with NagaNaga.
Vegetarianism vs. Veganism
@dbcurrie, pass the popcorn, please.
Dear Santa...
More cabinet space please!
. . . also, I would like a puppy. But keep that separate from the cabinets. :)
What do you call this cookie?
I've always called them Russian tea cakes, too, but I've heard Mexican wedding cookies more often. I only eat them if I know they're homemade, I've had so many bad store-bought versions . . . **shudder**
Bottom of the Pillow Case
My sister and I had a system. We always made sure to get back to our house before the last of the trick-or-treaters had left our street. We'd sort our candy as soon as we got back, trade things we didn't want, and remove anything neither of us liked (Reese's or other peanut butter and chocolate combos, mostly). Then, we'd give all our unwanted candy to whoever came to the door next, to make sure we didn't have to deal with it. Worked like a charm!
S'mores emergency
For the future, I break half of each graham cracker on a cookie sheet, one marshmallow on top of each, and broil until golden (needs watching). Then add chocolate and other half of graham cracker. Easy and mess-free!
SE Staff Picks: What's Your Favorite Food Smell?
I'm with @CJ, there's no way I can pick just one favorite, or even make a top ten list.
What a wonderful Sausage.
I love pretty much every kind of sausage there is, especially if it's got good casing. A local grocery store makes their own sausage daily, so that's what I've been buying lately, but I can't seem to resist cocktail sausages if they're available. Nom.
Favorite Post-Coital Foods
Macaroni and cheese or pizza. Carbs and dairy fat, please! :)
Favorite dish-drying system?
A wire rack just set in the right side of the sink (like @Karma I have a double sink), and a dish towel for drying a few things. Actually, husband and I just picked up a pair of dish drying gloves as a joke that are surprising useful.
Your favorite summer vessel.....
Generic 12 oz glasses here. Though if I had a big mug I could put in the freezer, I'd use that.
Are you a keeper or a giver?
It depends. As cook, I will sometimes take the bits I really like for myself--corners of lasagna or mac and cheese, extra noodles in my bowl of soup, the heel of fresh loaf of bread. Most of the time we plate our own around here, though, so you get what you get.
If we have guests and I'm plating, I try to serve them one of the best looking portions. I have my pride, and I want them to think well of me. :)
Labels and Logos
I'm ambivalent when it comes to logos on my appliances, but I am not when it comes to butler's pantries. Share a picture of yours with us?
Your Latest Food Discovery
Roasted beets. These things are delicious!
dinner ideas for when it's stinking hot
We eat a lot of chilled soba with dipping sauce. Not the most nutritious, but a great way to cool off!
Chrome issues with the site?
Chrome on a Mac, here, with no problems.
Is it all in my mind?!
It's hard to say--you might find this Food Lab article comparing eggs from different sources interesting.
Turned Curd
I bought some chicken that turned out to be . . . bad, to say the least, and got my money back and new chicken for free from a local grocery store. They didn't ask me to bring the chicken in (which is probably because nobody in their right mind would want to be close to that particular odor-producer).
DIGEST IT >>> Colon Cleansing
Also, what do sentences like "You must to do is you can using Digest It Colon Cleanses" even mean?
DIGEST IT >>> Colon Cleansing
How does it work on spam? I seem to ingest a lot of that.
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Recent Posts
Double, double, toil and trouble -- my bread pans runneth over!
Posted by Skythe, January 14, 2011 at 2:56 PM
An open letter to the pie crust recipe I attempted last night
Posted by Skythe, November 15, 2010 at 11:23 AM
How can I keep my pizza dough from sticking to the pan?
Posted by Skythe, August 5, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Bread Loaves without Bread Pans: Can it be done?
Posted by Skythe, October 29, 2009 at 11:25 AM
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Recent Favorites
Ann Arbor, Michigan: Fantastic Chicken Tortilla Soup from Le Dog
Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, October 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM
French in a Flash: Thick Celeriac Soup with Gruyère
Posted by Kerry Saretsky, October 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM
20 Fall Soup Recipes We Love
Posted by Paige Brocious, October 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Homemade Ginger-Cardamom Soda With Lime
Posted by Michael Dietsch, December 29, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Zero Proof: Warm Witch's Brew
Posted by Christianne Winthrop, October 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Dinner Tonight: Merguez Sausage with Collards and Couscous
Posted by Blake Royer, May 4, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Dinner Tonight: Skillet Macaroni and Cheese
Posted by Blake Royer, September 29, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Bill Telepan's Squash Spaetzle with Maple Glaze
Posted by Erin Zimmer, October 12, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Cook the Book: Easy Chicken Stock
Posted by Caroline Russock, September 30, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Cook the Book: Perfect Roasted Chicken
Posted by Caroline Russock, September 26, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Happy National Peanut Day! 14 Recipes to Celebrate
Posted by Zoe Bain, September 13, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Dinner Tonight: Steak Sandwich with Cucumber, Ginger Salad, and Black Chile Mayonnaise
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, August 19, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Dinner Tonight: Spaghetti with Ginger Tomato Sauce
Posted by Blake Royer, August 16, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Dinner Tonight: Steak with Anchovy Butter
Posted by Blake Royer, August 2, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Dinner Tonight: Cheddar Scallion Polenta Croquettes
Posted by Blake Royer, July 28, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Serious Salads: Asian Chicken Noodle Salad with Ginger-Peanut Dressing
Posted by Jennifer Segal, July 20, 2011 at 3:15 PM
French in a Flash: Lentil and Sausage Soup
Posted by Kerry Saretsky, July 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Cook the Book: Corn Brushed with Soy Sauce and Mirin
Posted by Caroline Russock, June 28, 2011 at 5:15 PM
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Polls
Skythe answered "Yes, though less than when it's warm. " to Do You Eat Ice Cream In The Cold?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Skythe answered "Pre-Ground Nutmeg" to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Skythe answered "Pizza!" to Deep dish: "pizza" or "casserole"?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 8, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Skythe answered "A corner slice" to When it comes to square-cut pizza, I prefer ...
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 11, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Skythe answered "Alton Brown" to Which Celebrity Chef Would You Most Like To Meet?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Skythe answered "crispy pork belly" to Which dishes are you sick of?
Poll posted by Maggie Hoffman, September 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Skythe answered "No" to Are You Eating Fewer Eggs
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, August 25, 2010 at 7:00 AM
Skythe answered "A month" to What's The Longest You've Gone Without Eating a Burger
Poll posted by Robyn Lee, August 19, 2010 at 9:45 AM
Skythe answered "A month" to What's the longest you've gone without eating pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 16, 2010 at 9:45 AM
Skythe answered "Yes" to Do you toast your Pop-Tarts?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 16, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Skythe answered "Always." to Do you ask before eating off a friend's plate?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 9, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Skythe answered "Regular " to Do You Prefer Regular or Diet Soda?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, June 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Skythe answered "No; love is more powerful than meat patties." to Your Sweetheart Doesn't Like Burgers—Dealbreaker?
Poll posted by Robyn Lee, June 3, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Skythe answered "On a Cone" to What's Your Favorite Ice Cream Treat?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, May 25, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Skythe answered "Sprinkles" to Do You Call Them Jimmies or Sprinkles?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, May 26, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Skythe answered "Cheddar" to What Kind of Cheese Do You Like on Grilled Cheese?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 28, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Skythe answered "Way!" to Chicken on a pizza: Way or No Way?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, April 26, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Skythe answered "Sometimes " to Do You Take Photos of Your Food Before Eating?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 21, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Skythe answered "No" to Are You Joining a CSA This Year?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 14, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Skythe answered "I don't! Why mess with a good thing?" to What seasonings do you shake on your slices?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, April 12, 2010 at 8:15 AM
Skythe answered "Nope" to Would You Eat the KFC Double Down Sandwich?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Skythe answered "Ham" to Do You Make Ham or Lamb on Easter?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, March 31, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Skythe answered "No" to Is it pizza if it doesn't have cheese?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 29, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Skythe answered "Other" to Which Part of the Chocolate Easter Bunny Do You Eat First?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, March 25, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Skythe answered "Yes! " to Do you make pizza at home?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 22, 2010 at 8:00 AM
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Quizzes
Skythe got 55% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Apples?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 27, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Skythe got 80% correct on How Much Do You Know About Spring Vegetables?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 5, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Skythe got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Skythe got 30% 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
Skythe got 40% correct on What's Your Ice Cream IQ?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Skythe got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Skythe got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?
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Skythe got 40% correct on Pop Quiz: Breakfast Cereal Trivia
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Skythe got 42% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate Chip Cookies?
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Skythe got 50% correct on Slice Quiz No. 1
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Skythe got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Vegan Substitutes?
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About Skythe
Location: Westminster, CO
About: I'm a grad student who loves to cook (and eat).
Favorite foods: tea, grapefruit, oatmeal, fresh seafood, pasta, mushrooms, dried cranberries, peaches, pears, chili, fresh bread, wings, curry, sushi, melon pan, dark chocolate, berries, and cheese
Last bite on earth: fresh baguette with good, unsalted butter, extra sharp white cheddar cheese, a ripe pear, black tea
Thanks for the pointers. I ended up (mostly) making Mario Batali's recipe, and it was a huge hit. (I cheated and used noodles from a box and made a simpler sauce.) Thanks, all!