What is the Baking and Pastry Bible?
What is your opinion on the one book that is the epitome of Baking and Pastry?
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What is the best cookbook ever?
If there was a fire in your kitchen and you only had time to grab one cookbook - this isn't a life threatening fire here people ; ) - which one could you not live without?
Mine would probably be Mollie Katzen's Moosewood Cookbook.
Best places to eat in New York City
I'm taking a friend to NYC on Saturday and would like to know where the best places to eat are. I need a restaurant that is casual attire (not Le Benardin or Per Se etc.) that has really good food. I've heard a lot about The Spotted Pig, Union Square Cafe, and Gramercy Tavern. Has anyone ever been to any of these?
What to do with a handful of lentils.
I have like a Ziploc snack bag full of cooked lentils and I don't know what to do with them. It's getting near the end of the semester, so my supplies are short. Any ideas for a quick side dish?
Best molasses for baking?
Is there a particularly good molasses that you use for baking? I use Brer Rabbit Full Flavor and everything I make comes out with a funny flavor. I want to make tons of Gingerbread goodies this Christmas and I want them to be good!
Your favorite Thanksgiving dish: If your holiday table had only one dish on it which would it be?
If your Thanksgiving table had only one dish on it which would it be?
Where to eat in Philadelphia?
I have favorite haunts here, but it is always interesting to see where other people like to go. I always get a heads up on a new place to try!
If you could have any chef cook you dinner, who would it be?
I know I would probably ask Alice Waters. And I would hope that she would join me as well! What chef, alive or otherwise, would you ask to cook you dinner if you had the opportunity? Would you have any special requests for your menu?
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Raw foods- what does that mean??
Raw is made up of Vegetables, Leafy Greens (which is a vegetable lol but it is a HUGE component), Fruits, Raw Nuts, Raw Seeds, and some people do sprouted grains. Personally... I agree with Charm City... go with the salad. I tried the Raw diet for a while. I really agree with it... it just didn't agree with me. It is a very intense diet and not something I could stick to.
But with that said... get in your greens! And eat a lot of raw veggies. They're tasty, portable, and good for you too.
Is there life without a microwave?
Yup. I use it to heat up water for tea. That's it.
And only cause my roommate "needs" one. If it were my choice I'd just have a kettle.
Cook the Book: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
Vanilla Ice cream with peanut butter, granola, and dark chocolate chunks.
Copying a good idea - Will be in Philadelphia next week
The White Dog Cafe in University City and Fork in Old City. Bangin' food.
Pat's or Gino's for cheesesteaks.
Reading Terminal Market or Di Bruno Brother's for shopping.
Morning Glory Diner or Creperie Beaumonde for breakfast.
Buddhakan (or any Steven Starr restaurant for that matter) for high end.
If you could only have 3 cookbooks...
Alice Waters- The Art of Simple Cooking
Mollie Katzen- the Mooseword Cookbook
Tie between: Jamie Oliver- Jamie's Italy and Mario Batali- Molto Italiano and Charlie Trotter- Raw
Have you inherited your parents' eating habits?
Definitely not. I did inherit my Mother's deep love of eating out, but other than that...nada. They are both meat and potato eaters, and I am most definitely not. I've been dabbling in Veganism and Raw Foodism. They have no idea what's going on!
Favorite methods to learn daily home cooking?
Watch Food Network, read an Everyday With Rachael Ray magazine (it's cheaper than a cookbook) and buy Mark Bittman's How To Cook Everything.
You'll be cooking in no time.
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Cookware Advice
Cast iron are too heavy for the common home user. It takes longer to heat, it's difficult to maneuver, their is a danger of rust etc. I can recommend the German brand Woll Cookware. Since I bought one in Germany 2 years ago, I was very happy with my titanium coated frying pan that performs with first rate cooking results, and it's also PFOA free. I can say that this is one of the best frying pans available. Heavy duty titanium based coating, practically can be used without oil, easy handling and cleaning. I couldn't find them in the US, maybe someone knows were they can be found? more information can be found at http://www.woll-cookware.com/mediathek/defaultScripts/PHP/index.php?lang=4&sn=noNav&sel=1&c=/export/English/doc/90.html or http://www.woll-cookware.co.il
Is there life without a microwave?
BBCNEWS.com ("Cancer Risks in Microwaved Food")
CambridgeUniversityNet ("Health Risks and Dangers of Using Microwaves in Food Preparation")
Mercola.com("Hidden Hazards of Microwave Cooking")
Guess it depends if the convenience is worth the risks.
Raw foods- what does that mean??
There is probably some official definition of a raw foods diet, but individual practioners will bend the rules as they see fit. Some people go all the way -- nothing cooked, ever, others will allow a certain temperature, and I even knew one person who said that canned beans were acceptable (even though they were dried beans that were cooked and canned) because he didn't cook them further after opening the can.
Since you're not going all the way with a raw diet, you can just take what you like from the concept and incorporate it into your normal routine.
If this is a short term thing, the easiest thing to do is stock up on fruits and veggies that you like eating raw, and just add them to your regular meals, in whatever form appeals to you. Shredded veggies added to a sandwich can add some flavor and crunch, for instance.
But if it's all about fiber, don't discount grains and beans, just because you have to cook them. Some hummus added to a sandwich would be nice. Heck, a hummus and shredded veggie sandwich on whole grain bread sounds pretty good. Hmmm....I might have to give that a try.
Raw foods- what does that mean??
My daughter has been on a raw food "lifestyle" for years now. She is well-versed in nutrition and herbs and supplements. In fact, I've been encouraging her to write about her experiences and recipes and submit them for publication. Initially, she lost about 25 pounds, but has stayed the same for many years now and is extremely healthy. She isn't bored with the food at all and is always experimenting. I've eaten at raw food restaurants with her and ordered things like spaghetti and meatballs. I'm not certain of all the ingredients, but they not only looked like the real thing, they even tasted a little like meat and pasta. She doesn't feel deprived and is healthy, so I'm happy. Personally, I love meat too much. She made a faux cheese out of veggies that was delicious and she will occasionally eat smoked salmon, so I'd say no dairy. She will eat cooked fish if I prepare it, but I don't think she eats that at home. We are on opposite coasts, so I'm not as certain as I'd be if she lived with me.
Raw foods- what does that mean??
I don't claim to be a raw food expert, but I'm pretty sure that a raw food diet is vegan.
Raw foods- what does that mean??
How about "raw milk"? I realize that this refers to non-pasturized milk but I'm wondering if this could apply to any other food the same way. Uncooked, therefore unpasturized......?
Raw foods- what does that mean??
Whoops, I should have been better with my word choices. I'm not going on the raw food diet (too scary) but rather I'm looking for ways to integrate more raw foods into my established diet. Like today I'm having a little egg salad over spinach, baby carrots, and an apple, when I used to have a slice of pizza.
I'm also doing a cleanse (pills made with organic ingredients, taking a fiber supplement) and I was advised that raw foods also help in this process.
@charm city cupcake: thanks for the recipes and ideas! Those are great creative ways to eat raw, instead of carrying a bag of baby carrots with me at all times!
Raw foods- what does that mean??
There are some raw food cookbooks - my memory is that Charlie Trotter did one, or helped with one. The foods look gorgeous, but generally have quite a bit of prep.
I have a friend who brought a raw tartlet to dinner, it was absolutely delicious - I wished she had made a tart instead of tartlet - I definitely wanted more.
I just checked amazon, there are a lot of books now with simpler recipes - good luck.
French Food in the States: I'll Take the Duck, Skip the 'Tude
Well said - I wish that could be on billboards all over town! I just booked a May 3rd reservation for 2 at Benoit through opentable - I'll let you know about the 'tude quotient ;-)
French Food in the States: I'll Take the Duck, Skip the 'Tude
balthazar has been packed since it opened 11 years ago - that doesn't happen by treating people badly...I can't imagine what you're talking about and neither, it seems, can the throngs of people who obviously love the place. Despite it's over the top popularity, it remains a neighborhood favorite.
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