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My first cookbook that I bought for myself when I was 19 was a CIA cookbook that I bought from a traveling salesman. It was a huge book and I thought it was a huge bargain because the guy was only selling it for $5.00! I used it a few times, but every recipe turned out pretty bad. It turns out the book was a misprint! The guy had probably picked up a case of them for next to nothing and sold them to unsuspecting ladies. That was about 25 years ago and I still have nightmares about the "Meatloaf Incased in Mashed Potatoes" that called for 4 tablespoons of salt!. Bleck.
Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'
crispy, fatty, smokey, salty, ummmm....
How many times a day do you eat?
I can better answer "How many times a day are you not eating?"
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What Would You Do?
I'm ashamed of what I did for a Klondike Bar.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook that I bought for myself when I was 19 was a CIA cookbook that I bought from a traveling salesman. It was a huge book and I thought it was a huge bargain because the guy was only selling it for $5.00! I used it a few times, but every recipe turned out pretty bad. It turns out the book was a misprint! The guy had probably picked up a case of them for next to nothing and sold them to unsuspecting ladies. That was about 25 years ago and I still have nightmares about the "Meatloaf Incased in Mashed Potatoes" that called for 4 tablespoons of salt!. Bleck.
Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'
crispy, fatty, smokey, salty, ummmm....
How many times a day do you eat?
I can better answer "How many times a day are you not eating?"
Dinner Tonight: Polenta with Broccoli and Tomato
My grandmother was from Northern Italy. She grew up on polenta, and in turn, so did we. She would laugh hearing it described as "upmarket" as it is historically a peasant food. Simple, delicious, and no one makes it like my Nana! I've come close-( she'ld laugh about that too! :) )
Pork stock?
Thanks so much! Excellent ideas, and i'm positive i'll try them all!
Thanks for giving me the confidence to try it out~ I love you people on this web site!!! :)
Cook the Book: 'Bottega Favorita' by Frank Stitt
gnocchi with brown butter and lots of parm
Unexpected pizza toppings
I like to make flatbread pizza's with carmelized onions, roasted butternut squash, roasted garlic, and goat cheese. So yummy!
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
anything with roasted pork on fresh bread
'The Chopping Block': Do We Really Need Another Cooking Competition Show?
I liked it. I find Marco Pierre White quite interesting. And, you have to admit, the show did have some serious food porn going on.
Animal Crackers - How Do You Eat Them?
I always eat them head first, so that they can't see me eat them, then their feet, so they can't run away. hahahaha!!!! :)
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
pan fried catfish, seared scallops, fried cod, grilled mahi mahi, shrimp cocktail, fried shrimp, I could go in, but you get the idea.
Cook the Book: 'Osteria'
Braised short ribs with dreamy creamy cheesy polenta.
Speaking of wings ... how are you making yours for game day?
I marinate my wings in tequila, lime, and a bit of tabasco sauce for a few hours, dry them off and bake them until they're browned, then I throw them in a pan of warm raspberry chipotle sauce with a half stick of unsalted butter and toss them around a bit. Then I put them on a cookie sheet and give them 5-10 minutes in a 400 degree oven to glaze a bit.
They'll knock your socks off everytime.
Pittsburgh and Phoenix regional food?
Phoenix-
quacamole and any fresh salsa with warmed tortilla chips, raspberry chipotle chicken wings, taquito's, smoky black bean dip, quesidillas, bbq ribs, indian fry bread- savory or sweet, and don't forget the margarita's!
Me, i'm originally from WI (living in Phoenix) so I also have lots of cheese appetizers and cocktail meatballs!
V8 and/or Tomato Juice: Way or No Way?
V8 ALL the way! I love to drink it plain very very cold or in a nice bloody mary. I also use it as an ingredient in many things. I never use plain tomato juice in a pinch, if I don't have V8, I just don't make it.
Cook the Book: Jamie at Home
braised beef shanks with cheesy creamy polenta
What to serve with Osco Bucco?
I would also suggest polenta.
Foodie gifts? What did you get?
I got Mark Bittmans How to Cook Everything and a cookbook with gorgeous photos called The Food of Italy.
Are you giving food gifts for Christmas?
I made bagels for a great friend who's from NY. I gave them to him already. He said that they are very authentically "New York" and super delicious. I am very proud, and now everyone I know will be receiving bagels!
Cook the Book: 'The Bon Appétit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook'
Potatoe leek soup and a hot ham and cheese.
How do YOU latke?
I make mine with onions, potatoes, matzo meal, and an egg. I like to eat them with both applesauce and sour cream.
Thanks for the craving! (guess what i'll be making later today)
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?
I'm a lover, don't understand all the hate!
I always make____for the holidays, because my Grandma did
My grandmother always made polenta with brown butter and plenty of parmesan, and my mother always made 7-layer salad. The holidays aren't complete for me if I don't have these two things at least once!
Do You Put Ranch Dressing on Pizza?
How do you get a white trash girl to suck your d**k?
Dip it in ranch dressing.
What childhood food do you wish they still made?
Oh, man, I thought I had blocked out my Gatorade Gum cravings!
What childhood food do you wish they still made?
I miss bbq munchos, planters cheeseballs (there is another brand available now in a large container that are good but...) and morton raspberry filled powdered donuts. Oh, those were the days.
Do You Put Ranch Dressing on Pizza?
I don't put ranch on anything! Gross tasting stuff.
Do You Put Ranch Dressing on Pizza?
Amen "omnomnom"! (I'm from Mich, too. Same area)
Do You Put Ranch Dressing on Pizza?
I absolutely love ranch on my pizza. Granted, I am a middle-school student (though homeschooled), and got the idea from my (middle school, homeschooled) friends after we started dipping French-Fries in Ranch (that's justified in Mich--here most of the fries are way too greasy or way too dry). We decided to try it on our pizza--and it's great. Only Hidden Valley (tm) works though. Deep dish pizza doesn't need it, fortunately. A group fave for us is cayenne pepper, fresh black pepper, ranch, and tabasco sauce. I agree, if it's good pizza, it doesn't need condiments, but (1) pizza in metro-detroit isn't that good, and (2), it doesn't matter if it needs it--if ya want it, I say put it on unashamedly!
What Would You Do?
Well, I haven't had one in a long time, but I guess the true answer is "eat a melting piece of ice cream covered in chocolate without utensils."
What Would You Do?
I know what I would do for a klondike bar all to well. The most memorable experience involved a trek through the Burmese jungle, a pinkie toe, and three pounds of raw garlic...
What Would You Do?
Send me one to taste then I will make up my mind.
From Korea where no Klondike bar is available.
What Would You Do?
"Would you kill somebody? Huh? Would ya?"
I loves me some Family Guy.
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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
I received The Joy of cooking as a wedding present. garrettsambo@aol.com
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
my first cookbook was one i got from school...it was with all the students favorite recipes...
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
It was a Strawberry Shortcake cookbook that had recipes for sandwiches and other easy recipes.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
it's actually kind of sad. My freshman year of college I worked at the corporate HQ of Fanny Farmer candy shops and for our Xmas bonus we all got a copy of the new Fanny Farmer cookbook ..... so my first cookbook was the Fanny Farmer cookbook.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
Better Homes And Gardens, but I grew up with my mom's Betty Crocker cookbook.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook was Betty Crocker's. It had all the basics and I still own it today.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
A collection of recipes that my mom made based on my observations
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook was one from our church. I know, not top quality. I rarely turn to cookbooks as a new cook because of the vast information on the internet. I would enjoy having a few cookbooks in my collection, though.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My Mother in Law got me a 5 ingredient cookbook that had horrible recipes which basically combined 5 canned foods into one dish meals. Revolting.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
mom's ratty old Joy of Cooking!
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
The first cookbook that I ever received was a book of photocopied recipes my grandfather made for me of all the traditional Italian recipes that my great grandma used to make for her family. There are some wonderful recipes in there too. From homemade tortellini, to antipasto that has to sit jarred for a year before you can eat it (to let the flavors meld).
The sad bit is that I rarely use it because so many of the recipes are so labor intensive and large.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My now-husband bought me the New York Cookbook when I started college, which turned me on to so many of my favorites today!
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
When I was small, I used my mother's Betty Crocker cookbook. When I married, she gave me one of my own and I use it still, although a host of other cookbooks have joined it on the bookshelves.
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I'm ashamed of what I did for a Klondike Bar.