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Making Fried Chicken for the first time
Follow the directions in this recipe when it comes to the dredging:
"Let chicken stand in flour mixture for 1 hour, turning chicken occasionally to recoat with flour mixture."
Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Deviled-Fried-Chicken-5623#ixzz1k1yeeDWA
It builds a nice crust.
Eyewitness Booze Investigation: Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow and Whipped Cream Vodkas
Don't give up yet, Will! There is a wedding cake-flavored vodka. James Norton, the Supertaster over at Chow, gagged it down a few months ago.
http://www.chow.com/food-news/92858/i-vowed-to-drink-wedding-cake-vodka/
(Oh, and congrats on the impending marriage!)
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New Sonic in CT! Is it good? What should I order?
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emgroff answered "No experience with panettone." to Do You Like Panettone?
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emgroff answered "No" to Do You Give Food As Gifts?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM
emgroff answered "Yes! I love ice cream no matter the season. " to Do You Eat Ice Cream In The Cold?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM
emgroff answered "Pre-Ground Nutmeg" to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
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emgroff got 44% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Apples?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 27, 2010 at 6:30 PM
emgroff got 20% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tea?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM
emgroff got 14% correct on Pop Quiz: Pancakes!
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What is everyone making for valentines day?
It's just me for Valentine's so I'm halving this recipe: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/08/dining/lobster-stew-with-a-pastry-lid-for-your-valentine.html?_r=1
Making Fried Chicken for the first time
Follow the directions in this recipe when it comes to the dredging:
"Let chicken stand in flour mixture for 1 hour, turning chicken occasionally to recoat with flour mixture."
Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Deviled-Fried-Chicken-5623#ixzz1k1yeeDWA
It builds a nice crust.
Eyewitness Booze Investigation: Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow and Whipped Cream Vodkas
Don't give up yet, Will! There is a wedding cake-flavored vodka. James Norton, the Supertaster over at Chow, gagged it down a few months ago.
http://www.chow.com/food-news/92858/i-vowed-to-drink-wedding-cake-vodka/
(Oh, and congrats on the impending marriage!)
Ever ruined something by trying to turn it healthy?
We had to do this for health class in high school. I made cupcakes with applesauce instead of butter, oil instead of eggs, low-fat cream cheese and whole-wheat flour. They were disgusting.
Would You Buy Wine in Mini-Boxes?
Another single lady and fan of the tiny Bandit tetra pack here. I like to buy the red one to drink because it would take me way too long to drink a whole bottle, and the white wine when it's called for in a recipe because I don't like white enough to drink a whole bottle. In fact, I really wish more tiny bottles or boxes were available. I'll have to check these out as well.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife
My Wusthof chef's knife!
Just curious...
I read it at work in the afternoon, usually around 2 p.m. I actually only read blogs while I'm at work, except for Serious Eats and The Hairpin, which are the only blogs I check in on occasionally if I'm at home. I work at a computer all day. On vacation or weekends, I spend much, much less time putzing around online.
Saying "thank you" with food; do you?
Yep. When my downstairs neighbor helped me move heavy furniture into my place, I made him chocolate chip cookies. When my friend watches my cat, I make her dinner.
What's on your kitchen swag gift list?
I'm finally replacing my cheapo, probably toxic nonstick pots and pans with that great Tramontina set that Kenji recommended. I'm pretty psyched.
Non-chocolate desserts - ideas needed
This is gorgeous and delicious: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pear-Apple-and-Quince-Crostata-232818
My Parents' Kitchen
A) My parents just redid their kitchen and it's gorgeous and very well planned with top-of-the-line appliances. The only thing that drives me crazy is that even though they're ardent chefs, they bought one of those glossy flat-top stoves (no gas line). They really ought to have known better.
B) Do your parents actually cook? If so, nice knives. My parents and I use Wusthof. Start with a chef's knife if they're out of your range. If your parents' kitchen is in such bad shape because they hardly ever use it, buy them something else more in line with their interests.
My banana story
Yep, I've had that happen with muffins and garlic. I've also had banana flavor transfer though! Food is tricky!
Chain Reaction: Papa Gino's
@Foodosaurus I went to UConn and have also eaten at that Papa Gino's! Now I'm even more homesick than I was after initially reading the article!
Fun and sophisticated cupcakes?
I've become the designated baker for my social circle. Here a few if the more "sophisticated" cupcakes I've made:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Fuji-Apple-Spice-Cake-with-Cream-Cheese-Frosting-355219 (Bake 25 min. for cupcakes)
http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/car-bomb-cupcakes/
http://allisoneats.com/2011/01/27/chocolate-bourbon-cupcakes/
Candy a Day: Pretzel M&Ms
I love these, but like the others, I think they could a saltier.
I was just thinking of SE talk
The cardinal rule is no spam or shameless self-promotion. And yeah, keep it polite. One thing I'd like to see: google your question or at least search Talk before you ask it. But that's just a personal pet peeve. Oh, and please stop complaining about the ads.
What's Your Favorite Burger Condiment?
If cheese doesn't count, then ketchup. But the cheese is mandatory.
Subway, Blimpie's, or Quizno's?
When I lived in New England, I was a D'Angelo's girl. (I always get the Number 9.) Now that I moved to PA, I eat Wawa more often than I'd care to admit. In fact, I am eating a Turkey Gobbler hoagie from there right now. :)
Video: 'A Slice of Life,' a PB&J Love Story
So the moral of the story is that if you want to find true love, you need to smear jam on yourself? :)
Bake the Book: 'Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home'
I always remember the blueberry ice cream my dad made when I was a kid, because it didn't freeze!
Drinking the Bottom Shelf: Richards Wild Irish Rose
I dreamt last night that you were on vacation and this column had a guest author. It just wasn't the same. Glad to see no vacation is more important to you that cheap liquor!
pie suggestions
Strawberry rhubarb, banana cream, or lemon meringue?
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emgroff answered "No experience with panettone." to Do You Like Panettone?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
emgroff answered "No" to Do You Give Food As Gifts?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM
emgroff answered "Yes! I love ice cream no matter the season. " to Do You Eat Ice Cream In The Cold?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM
emgroff answered "Pre-Ground Nutmeg" to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
emgroff answered "I prefer well-prepared coffee, but can do with generic stuff in a pinch." to How Picky Are You About Coffee?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM
emgroff answered "Making. " to Are You Making Pie or Buying It?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 23, 2010 at 11:30 AM
emgroff answered "It shouldn't be banned, but should be restricted on college campuses and other places it's likely to be abused." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM
emgroff answered "At someone else's house" to Where Are You Eating Thanksgiving?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 2, 2010 at 12:00 PM
emgroff answered "Swedish Fish" to What's Your Favorite Gummy Candy?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 25, 2010 at 8:00 AM
emgroff answered "No. I'm pie-curious!" to Are you a pizza purist?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM
emgroff answered "Butterfinger" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?
Poll posted by Lee Zalben, October 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM
emgroff answered "Yes! Always! They keep things exciting and let a chef work with the best ingredients of the season. " to Do You Like Rotating Menus?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, October 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM
emgroff answered "An edge slice (but not corner)" to When it comes to square-cut pizza, I prefer ...
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 11, 2010 at 9:55 AM
emgroff answered "Alton Brown" to Which Celebrity Chef Would You Most Like To Meet?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM
emgroff answered "Sometimes" to Do you like crisp pizza cheese?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 4, 2010 at 9:55 AM
emgroff answered "French press" to How Do You Brew Your Coffee?
Poll posted by Robyn Lee, September 29, 2010 at 8:00 AM
emgroff answered "1 topping only" to How many toppings do you top your pizza with?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, September 27, 2010 at 9:55 AM
emgroff answered "macaroni and cheese" to Which dishes are you sick of?
Poll posted by Maggie Hoffman, September 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
emgroff answered "I don't watch football" to Do you order pizza for your football-watching parties?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, September 13, 2010 at 10:35 AM
emgroff answered "I have at one time" to Do you work — or have you ever worked — in a pizzeria or the pizza industry?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, September 6, 2010 at 10:30 AM
emgroff answered "Gas" to Labor Day Poll: Gas or Charcoal Grill?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, September 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM
emgroff answered "KrAzY StRaWz!" to Straight or bendy, that is the question.
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM
emgroff answered "No" to Do you salt your slices?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 23, 2010 at 10:25 AM
emgroff answered "A month" to What's the longest you've gone without eating pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 16, 2010 at 9:45 AM
emgroff answered "Individual slices wrapped in foil" to How do you store your leftover pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 9, 2010 at 9:55 AM
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emgroff got 44% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Apples?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 27, 2010 at 6:30 PM
emgroff got 20% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tea?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM
emgroff got 14% correct on Pop Quiz: Pancakes!
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emgroff got 70% correct on What's Your Ice Cream IQ?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM
emgroff got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM
emgroff got 28% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM
emgroff got 44% correct on How Much Do You Know About Condiments?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM
emgroff got 55% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM
emgroff got 75% correct on Winter Vegetables Quiz
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, January 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM

It's just me for Valentine's so I'm halving this recipe: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/08/dining/lobster-stew-with-a-pastry-lid-for-your-valentine.html?_r=1