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Where to eat in San Diego?

A few Italian gems are in Gaslamp...Point Loma Seafood is not to be missed for a great lunch.

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First visit to NYC...where should I eat?

Shake Shack for lunch & Craftbar for dinner....very yum and won't break the bank. Have a great time :)

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Summer cocktails

I'm really into sangria & gin so far this summer. My sangria is rose, thin slices of lemon & lime, sliced strawberries, halved green grapes - let chill in the fridge for a few hours & a splash of trader joes sparkling clemintine soda when you're ready to sip. As for the gin - ice + juice of half a grapefruit + a heavy pour of gin + half a diet hansons ginger ale = yum.

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Food dehydrators?

I'm happy with my Nesco. It came with a lot of trays, and i think you can always buy more. I purchased mine via Amazon. Last year it dried loads of serranos, jalapenos, poblanos & thyme. Hoping it will also do well with tomatoes...

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Where to eat in San Diego?

A few Italian gems are in Gaslamp...Point Loma Seafood is not to be missed for a great lunch.

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First visit to NYC...where should I eat?

Shake Shack for lunch & Craftbar for dinner....very yum and won't break the bank. Have a great time :)

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Summer cocktails

I'm really into sangria & gin so far this summer. My sangria is rose, thin slices of lemon & lime, sliced strawberries, halved green grapes - let chill in the fridge for a few hours & a splash of trader joes sparkling clemintine soda when you're ready to sip. As for the gin - ice + juice of half a grapefruit + a heavy pour of gin + half a diet hansons ginger ale = yum.

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Food dehydrators?

I'm happy with my Nesco. It came with a lot of trays, and i think you can always buy more. I purchased mine via Amazon. Last year it dried loads of serranos, jalapenos, poblanos & thyme. Hoping it will also do well with tomatoes...

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Mark Bittman on grinding your own burgers

We recently switched to home-ground...with amazing results. Total time investment from set-up to clean-up is around 30-45 mins and the results are amazing. If i had a larger freezer I'd grind even more! We pre-patty the meat too & put unbleached parchment inbetween each patty. They sure do come in handy when I have a Shake Shack craving...so I make a Fake Shack burger ;) instead of driving 5 hours to NYC!

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Any positive family food encounters?

My toddler loves my cooking...two weeks ago we enjoyed a dinner of grilled fish tacos, with a zippy slaw,and pinto beans stewed in chipotle peppers, garlic, & shallots. He looks up at me and says, "Mama - this is licious, i need mores" :) i'm fortunate to have a mini-gourmand on my hands...he loves all veg, meat, fruit and spice...my neighbor brought over some kimchi last week and he couldn't get enough!

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Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Academy

I heard about it via another source....it's pretty fun...i'm a fan of their cheese & burger site too, narration by Puddy from Seinfeld (sorry, dnt remember the actors name!) i don't often buy wisconsin cheese...but they do have some great recipe ideas.

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No Knead Bread Recipe

Funny...I'm trying to bake no-knead bread this weekend too...Mark Bittman has a recipe on NYT...he adapted it from Sullivan Street Bakery. Good luck!

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Cooking Channel Set To Launch 5.31.2010

Thanks for the post....should be interesting but I wonder if it will be more of a launching pad for more gimmicky shows with pretty faces rather than shows & instruction from actual chefs....

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Cheap eating options in Paris and Italy (Rome, Florence)

We carried the Rick Steves' guides through Italy...very helpful and then we started going where the locals went...sorry I don't remember the names, but let your nose & eyes guide you...be spontaneous and enjoy!

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Ripert-Morimoto-Bourdain Tattoo

Oh my...i wonder who is on the other leg....

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LOST!

That bento box is impressive! How can we incorporate sea urchin into this?

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LOST!

Gotta have wild boar & ranch dressing ;) we'll be watching tonight....3 whole hours! Better grab a few extra bottles of Dharma Merlot on the way home! Now you've got me thinking of a series finale party...hmmmm maybe pineapple skewers, bbq shrimp, roasted pork....and something mango....

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Raclette in nyc?

Do you have a cowgirl creamery nearby? Had my first encounter with raclette there - love at first bite.

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What iconic foods/brands have you not tried?

Never had Spam...not itchin to either :)
@juliebean925 i cannot imagine life without Nutella! A great intro is warmed Nutella over vanilla bean iced cream with chopped hazelnuts and a smidge of sea salt sprinkled on top...mmmmmm

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growing your own herbs?

My thyme, oregano, sage and rosemary do great indoors during the winter, as soon as the last frost happens i move them all outside and then plant basil, cilantro, chervil, etc... I like having something green and growing during the cold months and use the fresh herbs almost every day.

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Poutine in Los Angeles

Check Trader Joes for cheese curds....are there any cheese shops around you? You may be able to find them there....as for cooking something you've never tried before...why not!? It's fries, duck fat gravey and cheese curds....even if you don't nail it i am sure it will be divine!

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Radishes

They are fantastic on bahn mi sandwiches....

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Flatiron area, good, cheap, big enough for a group of 22?

The Wichcraft around Flat Iron has an upstairs that could hold 22 youngsters, and that location may offer sammies as well as dinner fare....happy new year!

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What are the secrets to the perfect brownie?

Not over baking it - i pull mine out at least 3-5 mins earlier than recommended...so they're set but still gooey....

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Home Alone for Christmas!

I was at Trader Joe's today and there was some fantastic Christmas eats in smaller portions..hams, rib roasts, turkey...personally i'd pick up a frozen ciopino, my fav protein, and make real green bean casserole - not with condensed soup or canned beans! And finish the night with a buche noel - it's in the freezer section ;) hope you have a very merry & relaxing Christmas!

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Cook the Book: 'Nigella Christmas'

A family fav & requested throught the year are my decatant brownie cookies layered with white, semi sweet & bitter sweet choc chips, toasted pecans & caramel....now you know what i'm baking this weekend!

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Watching the Top Chef Finale Tonight?

Heading to VOLT tonight, was sooo hoping to give BV props...i'm a smidge dissapointed since MV should have gone home instead of Jen....but anything is better than the Josea win last season...

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Handicapping Tonight's 'Top Chef Las Vegas' Season Six Finale

We're having dinner at VOLT tomorrow night, would love to be congratulating Brian!

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Location: Washington, DC

About: New mama that loves to cook! Love all types of food, especially fond of Italian & Latin flavors.

Favorite foods: MY Tortilla Soup.

Last bite on earth: Bisteca alla fiorentina.