Serious Eats: choc_puddin's Profile

I think there's a market for spud joint. With catchy names like "ciao bella" (Italian style) "spuds ahoy" (tuna mornay spud) and Jackie Chan (Asian style)
I have given this some serious thought.

choc_puddin at 4:40PM on 03/07/08

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What kind of kick are you on?

Stir fried vegetables with hoi sin and sesame seeds. Nothing else. Its so quick and easy for dinner when I just can't be bothered cooking

choc_puddin at 4:36PM on 03/07/08

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where in the world ARE you ???

I'm an Australian (or 'aus-tray-yan' as we like to say)
I live in south australia, the driest state in the driest country in the WORLD. Currently experiencing bad times with drought. I'm a farm girl. So foodwise, have always been surrounded by fresh food and produce. Want milk? Milk the cow. Want eggs? from the chook yard. Veggies and fruit? From the garden. A side of bacon? Slaughter a pig. Not that we did that too often :D
My background though is German/Eastern Europe, so food was heavily accented with potatoes and meat ^^ I'm vegan now, but thats my own personal choice.

choc_puddin at 4:36PM on 12/01/07

From Serious Eats

What Five Foods Can't You Live Without?

1. Soyghurt
2. grains (rice or barley in particular)
3. Muesli/granola
4. Vegetables
5. Fruit

I cheated :D

choc_puddin at 4:27PM on 12/01/07

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What words are most often heard in your kitchen?

I live with hungry college boys and mostly I hear 'you gonna eat that?' (cue staring at my food)

choc_puddin at 4:12PM on 11/13/07

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Food to help heal

chilli
pasta bakes
moroccan style stews
curries

All freeze well

choc_puddin at 3:44PM on 11/13/07

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What recipe or dish are you best known for?

my apple crumble. The secret is huge amounts of butter and sugar ^^

choc_puddin at 3:34PM on 11/10/07

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What do you do when you're not doing food?

I go to uni (studying animal science and hope to get a job in the agricultural industry)

I am a fanatic exerciser- cycling, walking, hiking, long distance running, competitive horseriding and next year i'll be taking a personal training course so I can do it all the time - I love it that much!

I'm a horse geek

I love my music

I love reading and writing (anything that takes my fancy)

I dabble in photography

choc_puddin at 4:04AM on 11/07/07

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I've never really understood the appeal of ...

Pieds Des Anges: I agree, I don't see what the fuss is. After eating chocolate I feel sick, bloated and thirsty

choc_puddin at 5:02PM on 11/03/07

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I've never really understood the appeal of ...

I never liked meat, seafood, eggs or dairy products- hence my transition to veganism was practically instinct.
I also never liked honey, meringues, potatoes, bread, yeast or wheat products and nearly all nuts
Cant stand 'snack' food- like chips and cracker or maggi noodles. Avocado tastes too mushy and bland.
There's a whole lot of stuff I don't like I cant be bothered listing
I think I'm just an extremely picky eater

choc_puddin at 5:20AM on 11/03/07

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Do you blog? What's your URL?

This will either make or break my non existent following.

Blog name: I like my bean mix
My URL: http://fourbeanmix.blogspot.com/
What it's about/tagline: I'm a vegan student from Australia (I know you all probably stopped reading after the word vegan) My mission is to find good vegan eats in my city, as well as post recipe and meal plans for vegans like me who like to eat cheaply but not compromise on taste.

choc_puddin at 4:52AM on 11/03/07

From Recipes

Cook the Book: Ravioli Nudi

For someone who thinks making pasta is too fiddly, this is perfect! I had never thought of making 'ravioli' this way.

choc_puddin at 3:56PM on 11/01/07

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Myths in the Kitchen

keep your onion in the fridge for a couple of hours before cutting- it slows the release of chemicals which make your eyes water. Always works for me :D

choc_puddin at 5:15AM on 11/01/07

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Best food and beverage pairings?

burger and a milkshake :D

choc_puddin at 5:10AM on 11/01/07

From Talk

When craving a velvety, creamy food, I eat ____

for creamy and sweet i like a good ole fashioned bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and dried fruit for sweetness

choc_puddin at 4:47PM on 10/30/07

From Recipes

Cook the Book: Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Not one of my cookbooks has mac n cheese recipes- this is amazing!
And so many variations. I could have mac n cheese nearly every day of the week if i wanted :D I like the sound of the goats cheese and roasted red peppers.

choc_puddin at 4:45PM on 10/30/07

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Cook the Book: Mushroom Pâté

i've always associate pate with chicken liver. This sounds MUCH more delicious ^^

choc_puddin at 5:18AM on 10/30/07

From Talk

Describe yourself in a three course meal.

1. fresh vietnamese rise paper rolls
2. salt and pepper tofu served with wilted asian greens in a hoi-sin sauce, and heavy on the garlic
3. Deep fried ice-cream with fresh lychees

finish with green tea

choc_puddin at 5:10AM on 10/30/07

From Talk

What 5 unusual things are in your fridge?

I just checked and we don't really have anything I consider weird. But other people may find these this out of the norm

1. Tofu. I'm vegan and its a staple
2. Tahini.
3. several empty olive jars filled with just the brine...i may need it one day!
4. Glace cherries
5. A whole case of bourbon and coke. Its a big fridge :D

choc_puddin at 5:14PM on 10/29/07

From Talk

Brussels sprouts: scary or tasty?

Has anyone tried deep frying them? I saw a chef do this on ready steady cook and they turned out kind of ok...

I personally like them whole, steamed with a squeeze of lemon and lemon pepper

choc_puddin at 5:08PM on 10/29/07

From Talk

If you had to pick just one...

1. Neither. Its sad I know...pity me
2. Herbal tea- particualy green
3. WINE!!!!!!!
4. Tough, but I'm gonna say pancakes. don't require a waffle iron
5. Rice
6. Pie. I hate cake
7. Hamburger
8. Diet coke. Its nasty yet addictive. I don't wanna think about what the sweeteners are doing to my body
9. Sweetened Ice tea.
10. I love a freshly picked snow pea. Mmm...crunchy
11. PUDDING-look at my username!
12. Mustard. I used to eat seeded mustard on white bread. Ghetto yo`
13. I'm vegan, but given a choice... scrambled..with cream- or at least full fat milk.
14. white. red would freak me out
15. white. (tofu :D:D:D)

choc_puddin at 5:06PM on 10/29/07

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything Vegetarian' Book Giveaway

Never underestimate the power of tofu. toss in a little salt and pepper, deep fry and serve with a fresh salad, or, if you like, with hoi-sin wilted Asian greens, a dash of sesame oil and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.

or homemade felefel is always a winner-ground chickpeas or any other type of bean depending on preference, with fresh chili, coriander, garlic, a squeeze of lemon and a few tables spoons of tahini (sesame seed paste)
DEEP FRY (i see a theme here...) and serve in warmed fresh pita with tonnes of tabbouleh, hummus, garlic sauce, pickled cabbage or anything really that takes your fancy. Just make sure it explodes when you bite into it

My philosophy is: don't knock it 'til you deep fry it. Anything that's deep fried will convert most carnivores.

choc_puddin at 4:54PM on 10/29/07

From Talk

Food myths: Which ones make you crazy?

In regards to eating before bed: I have an extremely inefficient metabolism. so I just burn and burn energy from food to heat without transferring energy to metabolic needs, which keeps me on the wrong side of thin (don't be jealous, its excruciating) and i find that if I don't have a big meal at least 2 hours before bed then i get hypoglycemia during the night. I'm also along distance runner, so I have high energy needs anyway. Its all matter or individual needs ^^ some people would benefit from eating less at night. I have a big breakfast (after training), a few small snacks during the day and a good sized dinner.

choc_puddin at 5:14AM on 10/28/07

From Talk

Do you blog? What's your URL?

Cocina Savant
http://cocinasavant.blogspot.com/
Weekly pictures, recipes, and thoughts from a husband and wife who love books and cooking for each other.

dlunsford at 4:10PM on 10/08/09

From Talk

What bread makes the best toast?

CROISSANTS CROISSANTS CROISSANTS so yummy!

tenille10 at 11:00AM on 09/08/09

From Talk

I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

A couple times a year after a dinner party, I have to go online and find the other chocolate haters. I try to be conveniently be away from the table when dessert (invariably chocolate) is served. Yet, they hunt me down and try to force it on me. Finally, I relent. "Really, I'll pass. I don't like chocolate." "YOU DON'T LIKE CHOCOLATE?!" And then everyone starts talking about chocolate! For me, it's like they are talking about eating slugs. I despise chocolate. I find myself getting more and more sick to my stomach. It IS curious to me that there are people (lots of them) who love chocolate, and sometimes I kind of wish I could have that orgasmic chocolate experience that people talk about. But then the chocolate..slugs ..chocolate...slugs...bleech part of my brain takes over and I nix that wish.

sunnykitchen at 11:50AM on 07/18/09

From Talk

I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

I don't hate chocolate, but neither do I love or crave it. Not much of a sweet tooth, I guess.

Someone told me once that people either have a salt or sweet preference that was inherently genetic. I don't know if that is true, but I'd definitely hit the salty stuff before the sweet stuff. Whatever.

smallkitchen at 4:45PM on 06/12/09

From Talk

I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

I'll only eat dark chocolate. I like to think its a texture thing as well as having a flavor and aroma as complex and interesting as coffee or wine.

And we know how people can love their coffee or wine.

I hate milk chocolate anything.

fuuchan at 4:29PM on 06/12/09

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I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

Oh I am with you on this! I cannot stand chocolate! The smell makes me want to retch, I think it smells like dirty socks. The taste is an abomination! Trust me if I ever find a Genie to grant me wishes, I'm totally asking him to eradicate the public nuisance that is chocolate.

Martini Me at 3:56PM on 06/12/09

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I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

I have never liked chocolate, don't crave it, never think about it, and always steer clear of it if offered for dessert. Eating or drinking anything with chocolate in it never enters my thought process. I don't understand people who like it. I guess I'm un-American because I can't stand
pumpkin pie, apple pie, licorice, root beer, or liver. Chocolate is at the top of that list however. We all have likes and dislikes and shouldn't be judged by what we don't like. I have a friend who detests spaghetti and mashed potatoes. I don't judge her for it. That's what makes us unique as individuals. Give me a dessert with lemon, strawberries or a lot of vanilla, and I'm in seventh heaven!

cobbie at 3:53PM on 06/12/09

From Talk

Help, I am dating a vegetarian!

Does he drink too much? If not I wouldn't worry.

chardonnay at 4:42PM on 05/24/09

From Talk

I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Parmigiano reggiano.

dhorst at 6:45AM on 04/24/09

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

scallops. or serrano ham.

renzata at 1:39AM on 04/24/09

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

Caviar!

gourmetgal at 12:17AM on 04/24/09

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I would like to win a life-time supply of _____

a lifetime supply of filet mignon would be the greatest. perfect for BBQ's. cooked medium rare. best cut of meat there is, no question.

rocko at 11:25PM on 04/23/09

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What bread makes the best toast?

Aunt Millie's is large commercial bakery in IN so I only discovered it after moving here, but they make a loaf called Indian Grains and it makes great toast. Dense, not airy, but still light, with good chew. I have trouble finding the Indian Grains, they overwhelm the shelves with the Crunchy Oat, Whole Wheat, and 9 Grains. And the Flax Seed.

wookie at 2:33PM on 02/02/09

From Talk

What bread makes the best toast?

oh my god, heidelberg bread. it is an upstate new york brand that just gets so crispy and delicious when it is toasted. i like the cracked wheat but all of the flavors are great.

allot at 2:33PM on 02/02/09

From Talk

What bread makes the best toast?

Potato bread, filling and great for toast topping.

rwcantrell at 2:17PM on 02/02/09

From Talk

I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

Yep, I hate it too... thankfully I don't have a sweet tooth though, so I don't suffer.

I can tolerate it, if I have to, but like a couple of other people said, the darker the chocolate, the more I dislike it.

Southern_bella at 1:38PM on 01/13/09

From Talk

I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

@ hungrychristel - I'm glad I'm not alone, I too get the over the top responses like your director trying to publicly shame me. I find myself trying not to mention my dislike of chocolate if at all possible just to avoid these situations :)

Martini Me at 12:37PM on 01/13/09

From Talk

I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

I'm so happy someone says this!
I was actually tempted to start this thread but was swayed by the fear of being scrutinized by all my SeriousFriends?

In the office I get poked-fun at because I don't like chocolate or ice cream.
My director will yell loudly "WHO ELSE HERE DOESN'T LIKE CHOCOLATE?" then look at me and say "see Christel, you're weird!". @Martini Me - I get the other responses too [all of them].

But HEY! s'all-good. I'll have a butterfinger once a month (you know what I mean girls) when it calls my name but other than that? no thanks.

hungrychristel at 12:14PM on 01/13/09

From Talk

I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

Yes! Yes! Yes! Finally! I am not alone! When people find out I hate chocolate it causes this huge uproar. "You hate CHOCOLATE" they always gasp. "Why??!" Ugh, the conversation then proceeds with me explaining why and then one of three scenarios plays out. 1) I wish I hated chocolate. 2) You're weird. 3) When was the last time you had it? You should try it again. You should try _______ brand of chocolate I bet you'd like it. I'll bring you some chocolate everyone likes.

BAH HUMBUG I say.

Martini Me at 11:09AM on 01/13/09

From Talk

I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

Not a fan of milk chocolate, but will happily eat Dark.
DH does not like chocolate at all.

juliebugsmama at 11:04AM on 01/13/09

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I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

My theory on dessert: if it's not chocolate, it's not worth it. I can't wrap my mind around the idea that someone does not like chocolate.

buffy at 7:24PM on 01/12/09

From Talk

I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

love milk chocolate hate dark

TheBlue at 7:00PM on 01/12/09

From Talk

I Hate Chocolate -- Anyone Else?

I like milk chocolate as well. Dark chocolate just has a weird taste to me. I am mildly addicted to chocolate brownies, snickers and reeses, that's about as far as I go. LOL!

foodismyspeciality at 6:55PM on 01/12/09

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