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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Frankly, if either one of those "stud muffins" had asked me out I would have turned into a lesbian on the spot. And if I'm going to go the other way, it had better be because some babe was totally hot, and not because Tom C. and Anthony B. were such ... gah. Who can say what the word is for "unattractive on all counts guy?" Really, girls -- why do we bother with these lame items at all? I know they grew up to be good chefs and writers, but in high school, who cares about cooking or writing? In high school who cares about anything but whatever will quell your desperation at at the moment?

VictoriaB at 11:37PM on 10/15/08

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Julia Child: Chef and WWII Spy

Is this a light news day, or something? Julia Child never made any secret of her work with OSS; she started as a file clerk and her superior organizational abilities earned her a chance to develop a filing system for the office where she worked. Just because she worked for OSS doesn't mean she was a "spy."

VictoriaB at 5:11PM on 08/14/08

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Do you have one favorite go-to, all comprehensive cookbook?

I'll be a "Joy of Cooking" dittohead, and add Julia Child's "The Way to Cook." Julia's "Mastering" has been in my kitchen since it first came out. Her "Julia's Kitchen Wisdom" is wonderful to have on hand when I have a senior moment on some essential, such as what temperature to bake a quiche, etc. My life wouldn't be the same without Julia. Oh, how I miss her.


VictoriaB at 3:05PM on 02/22/08

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Has anyone received the Cook's Illustrated test recipes yet?

That's interesting, Brooke -- I just got a recipe for No-Roll Pizza Bianca with Tomatoes and Parmesan! I wish I'd gotten the one you got, frankly.

I just made the dough, and it's a sticky mess; I think the technique as described is overly complicated and a waste of time. I'll bake the pizza later today and see what's what. I'll be interested to hear how yours turns out.

V.

VictoriaB at 12:30PM on 02/16/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Frankly, if either one of those "stud muffins" had asked me out I would have turned into a lesbian on the spot. And if I'm going to go the other way, it had better be because some babe was totally hot, and not because Tom C. and Anthony B. were such ... gah. Who can say what the word is for "unattractive on all counts guy?" Really, girls -- why do we bother with these lame items at all? I know they grew up to be good chefs and writers, but in high school, who cares about cooking or writing? In high school who cares about anything but whatever will quell your desperation at at the moment?

VictoriaB at 11:37PM on 10/15/08

From Serious Eats

Julia Child: Chef and WWII Spy

Is this a light news day, or something? Julia Child never made any secret of her work with OSS; she started as a file clerk and her superior organizational abilities earned her a chance to develop a filing system for the office where she worked. Just because she worked for OSS doesn't mean she was a "spy."

VictoriaB at 5:11PM on 08/14/08

From Talk

Do you have one favorite go-to, all comprehensive cookbook?

I'll be a "Joy of Cooking" dittohead, and add Julia Child's "The Way to Cook." Julia's "Mastering" has been in my kitchen since it first came out. Her "Julia's Kitchen Wisdom" is wonderful to have on hand when I have a senior moment on some essential, such as what temperature to bake a quiche, etc. My life wouldn't be the same without Julia. Oh, how I miss her.


VictoriaB at 3:05PM on 02/22/08

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Has anyone received the Cook's Illustrated test recipes yet?

That's interesting, Brooke -- I just got a recipe for No-Roll Pizza Bianca with Tomatoes and Parmesan! I wish I'd gotten the one you got, frankly.

I just made the dough, and it's a sticky mess; I think the technique as described is overly complicated and a waste of time. I'll bake the pizza later today and see what's what. I'll be interested to hear how yours turns out.

V.

VictoriaB at 12:30PM on 02/16/08

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Has anyone received the Cook's Illustrated test recipes yet?

Like most of you I didn't hear anything for at least two weeks after I signed up. I received a recipe on Feb. 1 for Bok Choy and Egg Noodles with Spicy Beef Sauce. I was a bit insulted when I discovered that it is a very slight modification of a recipe they published in 1998. If it was good then it's good now, if it was bad then it's bad now, so what's the point? It's not a very good recipe in any case. It will be interesting to see what the future holds.

VictoriaB at 4:02PM on 02/09/08

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Burger Made of Ground Bacon

I can't help but ask -- how was it? The blogger stopped short of the full experience! Will I have to go make one myself, and put it on my homemade hamburger bun, just to find out? The suspense is killing me!

Peace, V.

VictoriaB at 3:16PM on 06/19/07

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

But the question really is: Jew-fro or wench?

berlyu at 9:03PM on 01/19/09

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Bourdain makes the perfect slacker, semi-stalkerish ex-boyfriend you just can't quit!

Pointy at 5:57PM on 01/19/09

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Tom for sure. Tony looks to much like my dad...both young tony and current tony!

mhurst826 at 5:33PM on 01/19/09

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Definitely Tom - Peachfish was right about the other guy looking like Herman Munster!

snowmoonelk at 7:56PM on 10/26/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Tom Collicio to Prom (he'd definately photograph better) but for sure Tony for the After Prom. But, I'd be the Designated Driver!!

Comfortcook at 3:31PM on 10/21/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Bourdain, hands down. Wicked smart, exceedingly snarky, hair that would have scandalized my mother, AND the best weed in town? There is just no down side to young Anthony.

RI Swampyankee at 8:13PM on 10/20/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Bourdain is hot, but he'd be hotter without that hair. Ugh!

cochon at 4:45PM on 10/20/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

They're both sexy as hell; although I really mean as they are today; and that's a testament to age!. Back then Bourdain looks like the typical bad-boy, while I prefer Collicio today. Bald head and all!

sassy at 10:41AM on 10/20/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Comeon, I love Bourdain, but you can't beat Colicchio's baby blues!

aklopano at 10:09AM on 10/20/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Oh, my goodness. Boorish Bourdain? Not on your life. I used to think he was an acquired taste, but the more I watched, the more I (intensely) disliked him. Colicchio, hands down.

expat39520 at 9:28AM on 10/20/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

ohhhh tony, the aloof chisled jaw and all that pent up moxie. go tony.

AnnArtiste at 9:17AM on 10/20/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

That pic of Tom C. looks like Greg Brady, he is very sexy now, as a bald hottie.
Anthony Bourdain is a great chef, however, I don't get the women finding him sexy. UGH.

Stacey Snacks at 5:32PM on 10/19/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

food girl...you took the words right outta my mouth.

dearrie at 7:40PM on 10/18/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Collichio's the guy I would have followed around like a lost puppy hoping to god he didn't figure I was gay.

kitchenbea at 5:49PM on 10/17/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Where's the Mario Batali high school photo? Just for comparison, you know. I wonder if his hair looked interesting as a teen.

LadyMarmalade at 9:36AM on 10/17/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Well said Food Gal-- great minds evaluate alike!

hungrychristel at 3:55PM on 10/16/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Bourdain for sure. There's nothing sexier than a man with a sharp wit and provocative intelligence.

Food Gal at 3:26PM on 10/16/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Oh definitely bad boy Tony.

aharste at 3:12PM on 10/16/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Bourdain, obviously. But would we actually go to prom or just hang out in the parking lot, being delinquents? I hope the latter.

islandchild at 1:51PM on 10/16/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

I bet that Tony went to prom dateless, with all his buds, and wore one of those tuxedo t-shirts with black chuck taylors. I bet Tom had a better time at the dance, but Tony Pwned the after party.

JudgeFudge at 1:35PM on 10/16/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Tony, with that long, messy mop, hunched posture, and ill-fitting weird mama clothes, more exemplifies the word dork, than date. Hey, you don't supposed he/she's been passing as a man all these years?

PerkyMac at 1:19PM on 10/16/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Ummm, I guess I'd go to the prom with Tom, because he's dressed for it, but I'd really rather just smoke a joint with Tony under the bleachers. And make out while listening to Zeppelin.

Kerosena at 12:16PM on 10/16/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Can't really tell from Bordain's pic all that much;
but I'd do him now so I bet I'd do him then.

hungrychristel at 12:10PM on 10/16/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

I would have gone with Tony. My mom would have approved of Tom, though.

aungeinphx at 11:46AM on 10/16/08

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Who's Hotter? Young Colicchio vs. Young Bourdain

Tom. I always liked boys with curly hair when I was a teenager. Opposites attract, I guess.

holdthemayo at 11:38AM on 10/16/08

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