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Cook's Illustrated's Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs

A dutch oven would be nice, but I think I really want a pan that will make fond. Mmm... fond.

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I have mayo phobia and mustard hate, both. French fries are mere delivery vehicles for ketchup, yum! And I heart pickles!

The mayo/mustard combo made eating sandwiches difficult as a child. Dry bread with dry filling isn't very pleasant. I will always cherish the little restaurant in Yellow Springs, OH where I discovered that Italian dressing was my key to edible sandwiches.

First I remember was one of the Moosewood cookbooks. Interesting stuff, but I never cook for 6-8 people at a time!

My favorite fortune said "Your lover will never wish to leave you." Unfortunately for the relationship I was in at the time the semtiment didn't go both ways.

As far as water refills, my best friend will often ask the server to leave a pitcher of water because there is NO WAY the server can keep up with the amount of water my friend wants.
I hate cold drafts, from the front door or from the AC. I don't want to eat with my coat on.

Only one type of nut for the rest of my life? Cashews. Or maybe hazelnuts. But then my brownies need walnuts, and my pasta needs pine nuts.

Nope, this question is impossible to answer. My ex hated nuts of all sorts. Now he is my ex.

Meaty tomato, cheesy alfredo, veggies kissed by a light tomato sauce... I'll go with the meaty tomato!