Serious Eats: Top Sheff's Profile

Do You Have a Favorite Mustard?

I completely agree with Beaver, Deli Mustard. It is hands down the favorite in this house!

All of the Beaver products are amazing especially the thick Deli Mustard and horseradish.

Damn, we just ran out of both.

Nationwide Shortage of Canned Pumpkin Threatens Thanksgiving Pies

I thought this was just a fluke at the three grocery stores and two Trader Joes I have been to. This 39 week pregnant lady wants to make some Pumpkin Chocolate chip muffins for herself and the nurses at the Birthing Center!

Top Sheff at 4:56PM on 09/29/09

From Slice

When in Rome: Dar Poeta

We ate at Dar Poeta earlier this summer on our last night in Rome. It was hands down the best pizza, incredible salad and the best damn dessert I have had in a long time - Ricotta and Nutella calzone. I was almost in tears during dinner and my husband still talks about it.

I was stopped dead in my tracks when I was that my dear Dar Poeta was on SeriousEats!

It is worth the wait, worth the extra time to find it and not a tourist trap.

Top Sheff at 6:28PM on 09/01/09

From A Hamburger Today

Hamburger America: Dick's Drive-In in Seattle, Washington

This post just about brought tears to me eyes! I went to college in Seattle and I do believe that we went to Dick's on Broadway during new student orientation! There is nothing like Dick's nor should another burger joint ever be put into the same category. Dick's ='s the best gut-bomb ever.

Top Sheff at 6:13PM on 01/30/09

From Talk

What kind of Candy or Cookies do you make for Christmas

I just pulled off a Christmas miracle this year! Didn't think the baking was going to make the to-do list this year, but it DID!

Here's the list:
Peanut Butter kisses
3 layer Peppermint Bark
Dill crackers
Rocky Road fudge
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Banana Bread with cinnamon/suger topping
Chocolate covered pretzels

Like I said, a Christmas Miracle ... off to make the tamales!

Top Sheff at 10:07PM on 12/21/08

From Serious Eats

Snapshots from the UK: Ribena, and the Guinness and Black

One look at the Ribena bottle and I instantly flashed back to Snake Bites* in Edinburgh! Too many nights, too many Snake Bites ... just makes my head hurt thinking about them!

*Ribena mixed with a lager beer = HANGOVER

Top Sheff at 8:31PM on 12/12/08

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

Since it has still been so ridiculously hot here, we are eating bruschetta pasta. A little whole wheat pasta, fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil. So simple and SO delicious. My husband calls it love on a plate!

Top Sheff at 3:14PM on 10/08/08

From Talk

My favorite cold cereal is _____

GrapeNuts Trail Mix Crunch has definitely made its way onto my "fav" list. With a little really cold nonfat milk or yogurt if I'm feeling it, this makes a great breakfast lunch or even dinner.

Top Sheff at 6:26PM on 07/31/08

From Serious Eats

Chocolate-Covered Bacon for Breakfast

I grew up going to Marini's and have never had a single piece of "candy" I didn't like from them. I'm sure this chocolate covered bacon wouldn't change my mind.

Now we can have bacon for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert ... a perfect day in my book.

Top Sheff at 11:38AM on 07/24/08

From Serious Eats: New York

Basil Custard Kicks off July at the Shake Shack

I had the Shake Shack Basil Custard last week and it was the perfect end to a great day in Manhattan. My friends thought I was crazy when I ordered, but they didn't think I was so crazy when they tried it!

Top Sheff at 11:22PM on 07/21/08

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: Serves One

When my husband is gone I ALWAYS make my mom's "brown spaghetti" and a Quick Linguini and Clams! They warm my heart and fill my belly with a touch of home.

Top Sheff at 12:38AM on 07/09/08

From Talk

Fried Okra -- Give it some serious love!

This story is so funny and ironic! I just bought fresh okra this week (in Northern San Diego) and introduced three people to it this weekend! Of course I made a "fried" version with cornmeal and it was gone before everything else. I must go buy more before it disappears for the year!

My sister who lives in North Carolina tends to pay me in fresh Georgia okra for watching her kids!

Top Sheff at 11:43AM on 06/30/08

From Talk

What foods are uniquely '80s'?

What about the new "safer" pop rocks and corn nuts?

Top Sheff at 6:57PM on 06/21/08

From Talk

Do you make your own granola?

I have started making my own granola this year. I love being able to control the ingredients and fat content. Buying the items (wheat germ, bran, pecans, cranberries, raisins, etc) in bins or bulk has really saved in terms of cost.

I asked a few friends for their recipes and adapted all of them to make my own.

Top Sheff at 3:15PM on 06/01/08

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