Serious Eats: dailybrownie's Profile

1. Aspic
2. Continental breakfast
3. Pineapple on pizza
4. Gravy, especially a white gravy slopped over something
5. Tasteless and uninspired gluten-free baked goods
6. Salad dressing "mix"

dailybrownie at 4:55AM on 12/07/07

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Unusual holiday gift ideas?

Archie McPhee has lots of fun (and unusual) meat related gifts.

dailybrownie at 9:03PM on 12/06/07

From Talk

What was your last culinary related injury?

Bruised toes.
My shoes had really been bothering me. And I thought it was because I was on my feet so long every day. I had this great idea that, if I got shoes a little bigger, my toes would have room to spread out and my feet would feel better overall.

Then after about a week of wearing my new shoes, my feet felt even worse! I finally went to a specialty shoe store thinking I needed some kind of orthotic. After looking at my toes and hearing my pitiful story, they measured my feet. I had been wearing shoes that were too big. By a full size. Duh.

The lesson I've learned is - it's really important to wear shoes that fit. I love my new shoes. Even though they cost about $100 more than what I'd been wearing. But it is so worth it!

dailybrownie at 3:29PM on 12/05/07

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Cook the Book: 'Think Like a Chef'

extended cold fermentation for breads

dailybrownie at 11:30PM on 12/04/07

From Talk

Best molasses for baking?

Wholesome Sweeteners brand organic molasses is the very best. I've just made lots of gingerbread cookies and houses and they turned out great with this brand. I agree that something is "off" flavor-wise with Brer Rabbit.

dailybrownie at 5:18AM on 12/04/07

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dailybrownie at 2:16AM on 12/04/07

From Talk

What to do with coconut oil?

Yes, you can use coconut oil for baking. It's great in brownies, blondies and cookies. When you substitute any oil for butter, you can use less and still get a great result. For example, if you have a recipe that calls for 1 cup of butter, you would use 3/4 cup of oil.
Coconut oil has gotten a bad rap. But there is lots of research that points out the health benefits of coconut oil and flour. In any case, it really enhances the flavor of chocolate, especially in a brownie. Which is where I would start baking with your coconut oil.
Hope that helps!

dailybrownie at 1:56AM on 12/04/07

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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3

I can't stop laughing at the absurd and reactionary remarks. This is food, not a war draft. Good thing we live in America were we are free to be critical to anyone we disagree with, because we are really good at it.

Laura Flowers at 2:20AM on 12/31/08

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Baking With Dorie: Fluff-Filled Chocolate Madeleines

I made these as a Christmas gift for someone earlier this week and had a TERRIBLE time piping the fluff into the cookie. The fluff I bought was thick and VERY sticky and almost impossible to push out of the pastry bag. Some of the cookies had literally a dot of filling because that was all I could push out. Is there some secret to doing this? Are there brands of fluff that are easier to work with?

Mdonovan at 9:38AM on 12/27/08

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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3

Paul Deen is an interesting character. That this women has not had a heart attach with all of her high fat recipes simply amazes me!!

Where do I start?? First of all, the obviously faked souther accent gets a little old. I have heard her pronounce the same word a couple of different ways, For example, I have heard her pronounce "shrimp" as a one syllable, clipped work. On other occasions, I have heard her pronounce it "shrrrrriiiiimmmpp", with an obvious warping and almost making it a three syllable word!! Cute, Paula!!

Secondly, the woman cackles when she laughs!!! She should get a part in a witch movie!!! Or maybe, working a haunted house on Halloween.

Thrid, Paula, if your gonna wear fake eyekashes, make them reasonable length! Those fans you wear could cool downtown Atlanta in August!!

Fourth, watch Paula sometime when she tastes her food. She shoves in a bite that is probably about four times bigger than the average human being! And the sounds she makes--I swear the woman is having an orgasm when she wraps her lips around some of the hi-cal grub!!!

Fifth, Paula, on magazine covers, don't have them go so far wit the retouching. I have seen a cover of her and her husband when I did not know at first glance who they were!!! Her turkey neck completely disappered, and Michael's eyes almost looked like they were open!!!

I could go on, but I won't. My wife loves the food channel, and occainally watches Paula. But, hey, to each their own!!!

boffo at 9:42AM on 11/23/08

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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3

Paula is a loving person and has fun everywhere she goes. I know many of her employees and she treats them well. She is wealthy now due to working hard and developing a skill that people value. She didn't expect to be a TV celebrity. She only wanted to support her family. You don't have to prepare her recipes or go to her restaurants. Chill out!

TybeeSherri at 7:38PM on 09/23/08

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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3

OMG, I haven't laughed so hard in years as I did at the ranting in this thread. Diatribes on punctuation, food police, psychological syndromes, sexual harrassment, and alcohol abuse, all thanks to one recipe. Paula must be laughing her diamond-encrusted, butter swilling, slightly smarmy, half schnockered wide-glide butt to the bank! I know I am (sans bank deposit slip). Thank you, all!

DeepCreekPagan at 6:59PM on 08/09/08

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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3

thank you for saying so, Cherubcrnp. that is actually the #1 thing that creeps me out about Paula Deen. she's a dirty old lady! if she were a male chef we could call that sexual harassment and it wouldnt be funny at all.

redzerostar at 10:00PM on 08/05/08

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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3

Don't eat the damn food if you don't like the content! You are not being forced to make these recipes, nor eat the food. YOU eat what YOU like and the rest of us mature adults will eat what WE like. I am sure that you have eaten a hamburger, french fry or doughnut in your lifetime....well, guess what, you have just eaten a fried cheese and butter ball. It's all the same thing, just a different flavor.

Remember, it is people like you and me who made her famous, not to mention her scrumptious recipes. There is no harm in eating food like this if you ingest in moderation.

alieizhere at 11:37AM on 04/29/08

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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3

bigassbob, all I can say is AMEN! When I began viewing this blog, I loved it. After viewing it daily, I have come to realize some, but fortunately, not all, claim to be serious foodies, while in reality are simply food SNOBS. Lighten up, people! We all are allowed to make CHOICES, and some choose to occasionally make a poor nutritional choice, just for a buttery/cheesy/creamy/chocolatey sensory satisfaction. We don't ALL just eat to live. How boring is that? I had no idea the food police monitored this so closely, yet the same people constantly bad mouth anyone who dares to be different, or shows creativity, no matter how bad the creation. Paula may not be my favorite food personality, but who am I ---- or you, to tear her apart? Save it for those more worthy. You all love and approve of Bourdain, who eats live snake hearts and all manner of strange things, but let that southern lady promote her love of butter and such, and you're ready to lynch her. Ya'll probably secretly have to hide in your closet to enjoy any type of goodie, after all the preaching you do. How much fun are you to live with? You may live long, but not well. Being the serious foodie I am, all this serious talk has me craving something decadent. Maybe I'll whip up a batch of Paula's Velveeta fudge, or her Gorilla cake, or her wonderful blueberry dumplings. Has anyone tried them? Yummy!

JudyV

JudyV at 3:48PM on 03/05/08

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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3

Paula Dean can simply say the word "mayonaise" I practically burst into flames. She is unbearable, her recipes are down right irresponsible (and nasty). Have you seen The Lady's Brunch Burger recipe? Bacon and a fried egg, on top of a burger w/ a glazed donut serving as the bun.

I am not making this up.

Minister of Pork at 1:56PM on 03/03/08

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Robyn Lee at 3:43PM on 02/26/08

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