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A Tour of Serious Eats Headquarters
This would be my dream job. You need to hire me, please! I'm trilingual! hahaha
How To Make Tortillas
I've owned the tinned cast-iron tortilladora or tortilla press for quite some time now, and I love it. It isn't good to use for flour tortillas unfortunately, but for corn tortillas, huaraches, or arepas, it is perfect and cheap. Great tutorial.
Taste Test: The Best Chocolate Chips for Chocolate Chip Cookies
Guittard and Callebaut. They are my favs.
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Daring Bakers: Swiss Roll Ice Cream Bombe Cake
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alesbica answered "No. Grease, for lack of a better word, is good" to Do you blot the grease from your pizza?
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alesbica 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
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Taste Test: Wendy's New Fries
I love the new fries at Wendy's. In fact, I jusy ate some a few minutes ago (this being my third time eating them), which caused me to look on Serious Eats to see what others thought about them. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised that so many didn't like them, but they are so good IMO that I thought for sure most would feel the same. The fact that some think BK is better, that others think McD is better or worse, that some like to dip fries in frostys/frosties, or that some even like frostys/frosties at all clearly show that we all have different preferences. Therefore, you cannot depend on others' critiques on food; you just to have to try them for yourself an
d form own your own opinion. That's all that matters for you. Again, I personally love the new fries, and that's the only opinion that counts for me.
A Tour of Serious Eats Headquarters
This would be my dream job. You need to hire me, please! I'm trilingual! hahaha
How To Make Tortillas
I've owned the tinned cast-iron tortilladora or tortilla press for quite some time now, and I love it. It isn't good to use for flour tortillas unfortunately, but for corn tortillas, huaraches, or arepas, it is perfect and cheap. Great tutorial.
Taste Test: The Best Chocolate Chips for Chocolate Chip Cookies
Guittard and Callebaut. They are my favs.
What's the story behind your SE screen name?
"alesbica" means "the lesbian" in Portuguese. 'nuff said. :)
Chain Reaction: Domino's New Pizza Recipe - What Does It Taste Like?
I only eat Domino's Pizza when it is free and distributed at some public function. I am so glad you did this review. Now I can continue to spend my money elsewhere.
White cake
Go here: http://www.crumblycookie.net/2009/07/01/white-cake-comparison-2/
Your search has ended. Trust me.
What's your favorite bean (if you have one)?
Vanilla bean! Does that count? hah!
Standing Room Only: The Tamale Place
I agree with burger365. I don't know if I could go to a place that didn't spell "tamal" correctly haha. As a linguist and Spanish instructor, that error would bother me too much.
Are You a Food Outlier?
@janaatwg: I didn't know who he was until I read 5-second rule's entry. I still don't know much about him. That doesn't make me any less of a foodie or even a foodie outlier, though.
The simple thing Mom never made
Woah! Are we back in the 1950s?! Moms aren't the only possible cooks in the world. I know my mother didn't cook for me. She doesn't know how to cook, and she cannot stand being in the kitchen for more than 10 minutes at a time. I was thus raised on restaurants and leftover meals from these restaurants. I have made up for that by cooking at home quite frequently now.
My dad, on the other hand, was a great cook and enjoyed cooking. Unfortunately, I wasn't raised by him, so I didn't get to sample much of his cooking or any home-cooked meals as a child on a regular basis.
Let's not forget about other guardians (male and female) out there. Mothers aren't the only ones responsible for cooking and taking care of their children. :D
Frozen Puff Pastry Dough.
I've never heard "healthier" and "puff pastry" together in the same sentence before haha. However, you could always put veggies on top of the loads of yummy butter and dough. Enjoy your "healthy" dish!
Last Week's Poll Results
I agree about the Rachel Ray terminology, especially "yummo" ugh! I also don't like "nom".
Do Gals Eat Less When Guys Are Around?
Let's not forget that not all females are attracted to the opposite sex. I eat normally with guys because I'm not trying to impress them nor am I attracted to them. With a new woman I like, however, I tend to eat less. So, I don't think it's based on the opposite sex; it's based on how well you know the person AND/OR if your goal is to impress that person. That is closer to the reason than basing it on opposite sex.
Paula Deen's Food Lover's Cruise Set for January 2010
I guess the writer of this post assumes only people with white or pale skin would be interested in this cruise. I could never look "white" at the beginning or end of a cruise. While I'm perfectly happy with my skin color, I see a problem in assuming everyone on a cruise or this particular cruise is White.
French in a Flash: Pain au Chocolat Cinnamon Rolls with Crème Fraîche Icing and Walnuts
Lovely, poignant story. Yummy rolls. Thank you.
Cook the Book: 'Tacos'
My memorable taco experience was in México where I received my first real taco al carbón. YUM!
Hoosier Mama Pies in Chicago, Worth the Extra Fat Rolls
I love your style of writing!
Last Ditch Attempt to Eat the Best of Austin
I highly disagree with most of the places listed with the exception of Clay Pit, Juan in a Million, Tiff's Treats, and Torchy's Tacos. If you have had a real (i.e., Philly) cheesesteak or even one from any other city in the northeast, you will NOT like Texadelphia. I have tried to like that place two times, and it just never happened. I've never tried Uchi, but I've heard a lot about it.
You should also go to Rudy's BBQ (they also have a new burger place on Brodie Lane), if you haven't. I like that place much more than Salt Lick (I was very disappointed with the bbq at SL). Good luck! You're lucky to have found a job! I cannot wait to graduate and leave Austin!! Congrats!
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
Going to my stepmother's house for real down home food. My mom didn't know how to cook, and since she was a single parent, we ate out every day. I looked forward to eating the food my stepmother prepared during the summers when I would visit.
First Look at the New Yankee Stadium Food
The plural form of "zeppola" is "zeppole", not "zeppoles."
In Videos: 'Target: Women,' Carl's Jr. Edition
@ Kevster: YES!! I'm so glad you wrote that comment. I agree with you 100%!
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
grilled chicken + grúyere + mayonnaise on rosemary focaccia bread. YUM!
Kitchen stuff: I'd buy ___ used, but would never buy __ used.
Kitchen stuff: I'd buy A CAST IRON SKILLET used, but would never buy A CUTTING BOARD or KITCHEN TOWELS used.
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Daring Bakers: Swiss Roll Ice Cream Bombe Cake
Posted by alesbica, August 3, 2010 at 2:55 PM
Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Buttercream
Posted by alesbica, August 1, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Fresh Spaghetti
Posted by alesbica, July 20, 2010 at 1:55 PM
Daring Bakers: Pavlovas and Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse
Posted by alesbica, June 30, 2010 at 5:55 PM
Blackberry Cobbler w/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Blackberry Cobbler w/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Posted by alesbica, May 25, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Churros con chocolate caliente al estilo español
Posted by alesbica, March 13, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Posted by alesbica, March 8, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies & Bars
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alesbica answered "No. Grease, for lack of a better word, is good" to Do you blot the grease from your pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, July 12, 2010 at 9:55 AM
alesbica 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
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I love the new fries at Wendy's. In fact, I jusy ate some a few minutes ago (this being my third time eating them), which caused me to look on Serious Eats to see what others thought about them. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised that so many didn't like them, but they are so good IMO that I thought for sure most would feel the same. The fact that some think BK is better, that others think McD is better or worse, that some like to dip fries in frostys/frosties, or that some even like frostys/frosties at all clearly show that we all have different preferences. Therefore, you cannot depend on others' critiques on food; you just to have to try them for yourself an
d form own your own opinion. That's all that matters for you. Again, I personally love the new fries, and that's the only opinion that counts for me.