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My friends came over to watch the Oscars and despite having worked 60 hrs that week I was able to crank out a feast of crostina prosciutto and sage butter and mozarella, sausage with carmelized onions, espresso chocolate mouuse, shrimp salad in endive, and assorted vegetables.

Cook the Book: 'The Bon Appétit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook'

Pasta with sausage and greens. One pot wonder.

Snapshots from the UK: Turkish Delight

It tastes like perfume smells.

Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'

Figs with pistachios and ricotta or mascarpone.

The Carney's Burger Trainwreck in Studio City, California

I go to the WeHo location once in a blue moon (when I forget to bring lunch) because it's cheap and two steps from my work, but when I get my food and realize I need to add salt to EVERYTHING, it makes me wonder why I bothered in the first place. Nice post!

Do You Put Ranch Dressing on Pizza?

I used to..but only because it was crappy pizza. Now the pizzas I tend to enjoy have no reason to have ranch dressing anywhere near them.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Of course! If you click the photo it should take you to the site and the recipe is posted :)

Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

Garlic and olive oil hands down.

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

I love this recipe and make it often. I just cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. I don't use butter and replace the sugar with agave nectar. It's perfect for work lunches.

Cook the Book: 'Olives and Oranges'

Well seasoned fries...or kettle chips.

Hamburger Mary's, a Gay-Friendly Burger Franchise

I've been to WeHo and San Diego. San Diego has a really good brunch with extremely large mimosas. I love drag queen bingo at the WeHo one, but haven't been for a while. I think I have tried almost everything on the menu except a real burger. The veggie burger is alright though.

Crazy Craigslist Cookie Ad

I am crying from laughing so hard while reading this.

In Videos: Extreme Toothbrushing

Here's how my happy Italian friend brushes his teeth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jK9j1kbk-k

Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'

I don't remember the label, but it was an insanely priced Cotes du Rhone that was shared by great friends at a private wine tasting hosted by Gary Vaynerchuk. Amazing