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Favorite foods: Anything Italian, but willing to try new foods.

Last bite on earth: Something provincial, yet satisfying...a Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich.

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From Talk

Haagen Dazs Reserve Ice Cream

Posted by fatitalianbroad, July 7, 2008 at 11:16 PM

Has anyone tried this "gourmet" ice cream from HD?

I have tried Mayan Chocolate, which was chocolate ice cream with a cinnamon swirl; it was very rich and the cinnamon felt like a burst of spice. I believe it was limited edition because I don't see it on the website.

I picked up Fleur de Sel Caramel ice cream tonight - the description is: Fleur de Sel caramels covered in a chocolaty coating blended into caramel ice cream with caramel ribbons and French sea salt accents. Crisp, salty nuances harmonize with rich, creamy caramel for the ultimate combination of sweet and salty.

Wow - it really is a great tasting ice cream! The sweet caramel ice cream and swirl is cool and then the little bites of chocolate covered caramel complement the ice cream. The first couple of bites, I didn't taste the salt, but once I dug into the ice cream, the salted caramel was delicious. I think the salty-sweet combination is fascinating.

5 Comments | Tagged: caramel, Fleur de Sel, Haagen Dazs, ice cream, mayan chocolate, reserve

From Talk

Food Commercials Past and Present: Likes/Dislikes?

Posted by fatitalianbroad, June 19, 2008 at 11:50 PM

I love the Planters commercial with the unattractive woman using cashews as "perfume" to attract men; the men go crazy for....Planters.

This may be silly, but I don't like the current commercials for Kool-Aid. The pitcher wears cargo shorts or skateboard shorts...CLOTHING! A pitcher usually doesn't have a gender, so why start covering it up now? I know it is referred to as "Kool-Aid Man," but still...it's bizarre.

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Want to take a intense and short class for cooking?

You might want to look at what the local colleges/vo-techs offer. I live in NJ and I took a course on the basics of cooking: it was six classes that taught knife skills and types of cooking - braising, grilling, and making stock. I supplied the chef's knife and the instructor had recipes for approx. six classes. She was a graduate of The French Culinary Institute also - very knowledgeable. I learned quite a bit and would take the same type of class again.

fatitalianbroad at 6:46AM on 07/23/08

From Talk

Strange Eating Habits

I used to pull all the cheese off of a slice of pizza and eat that first, then eat the rest. I liked how the crust felt without the mozzarella.

I like blueberry yogurt. I also like Doritos - nacho flavored. One day, I've decided to dip the chips and I liked it. It was an odd/creamy/sweet/tart/cheesy combination.

fatitalianbroad at 11:38PM on 06/19/08

From Talk

If allowed only one - Salt or Pepper - What would you choose?

I don't like adding salt once I've cooked something. I think pepper is better.

I'm a pepper, you're a pepper, he's a pepper, she's a pepper...wouldn't you like to be a pepper, too?

fatitalianbroad at 11:33PM on 06/19/08

From Talk

Do you know what food items cost?

I am the one that does the food shopping for the family and I've noticed prices for items creeping up almost every week. The items that are costing more and more money are fruits and vegetables. It also seems like there is less quality, but the prices get jacked up no matter what. I've noticed that items like rice, pasta, types like that, have increased at least twenty cents more. Coffee is another very expensive item; I buy Chock Full of Nuts at Wegmans for $4.19 per can. Lemons are two for seventy-nine cents. I guess it is a part of the world that can't, or won't, change any time soon.

fatitalianbroad at 1:13PM on 06/19/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

It's difficult to choose just one summertime favorite. I love the icy goodness of a soft drink, especially Cherry Coca-Cola. When I was in Germany, I've had a drink referred to as "Schpetzi" (sp). It was lemonade and Pepsi. Although I was apprehensive to try it, it wasn't bad at all! It is better than the Laverne combo of milk and Pepsi, so maybe I will make my own recipe of "Schpetzi" this summer.

fatitalianbroad at 1:08PM on 06/19/08

From Talk

Anyone watching this new TVFN show?

@ chiff0nade: "Heavyweights" is about two rival food companies, i.e. Coca Cola & Pepsi - it illustrates how the companies vie for economic dominance.

I thought Juan Carlos Cruz had a show on the FN called "Weighing In". It focused on a person who wanted to lose weight and learn healthier eating habits. Chef Cruz would give tips and help the person prepare meals. I agree with you, too; there should be more marketing towards a show like "Weighing In" and not "Semi-Homemade Crap With Sandra Lee".

fatitalianbroad at 2:47PM on 06/16/08

From Talk

Anyone watching this new TVFN show?

During TNFNS, I saw a commercial for a show called "How'd That Get On My Plate?" - something to that effect. The woman that hosts "Cooking For Real" is the host, too. It's like "Unwrapped," but for basic foods, I think.

I haven't watched the new "chic" show, but it doesn't sound like it's interesting. Ingrid Hoffman - not my cup of tea, either. I am with chiff0nade and second watching Daisy Martinez. She adds more knowledge and fun to the kitchen. I saw her at a symposium for NYT Magazine - What We Eat. It was Daisy, Dave Lieberman, and Rachael Ray. It was quite interesting, especially when Giada was one of the "hot" topics.

I love Ina. She's a lovely woman that cooks good and simple food.

I cannot wait for Anne Burrell's (sp) show, too. She is fun to watch on ICA.

fatitalianbroad at 1:31PM on 06/16/08

From Talk

Foodie Posters?

I've ordered these posters from allposters.com:

Le Lyonnais

Profiteroles

fatitalianbroad at 9:42AM on 06/14/08

From Recipes

Marvelous Mint Ice Cream

I have this book: Ultimate Ice Cream by Bruce Weinstein and it has a lot of recipes. I've made vanilla (pure and simple) and Bailey's with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Both were delicious and surprisingly simple to make. I also have the same machine, so it was easy to use as well. I just need to have more patience when the ice cream base chills.

fatitalianbroad at 2:15PM on 06/05/08

From Talk

How was your school's hot lunch?

The beef barley soup was pretty good. The pizza was standard and always available on Fridays, as I attended Catholic school. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches tasted weird...I think it was industrial peanut butter because of the horrendous aftertaste. We also had French fries and there were many lunches that consisted of fries and chocolate milk...I have the waistline to prove it. We were also allowed to have Snapple, but I can't really remember any other foods.

fatitalianbroad at 12:45PM on 06/04/08

Responses to Comments by fatitalianbroad

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

Thank you for participating, and congratulations to our winners:

mayam
fritesandfries
reneerobinson
mama43
redbike

Winners have been notified by email and also appear on our Contest Winners page.

Adam Kuban at 6:31PM on 07/07/08

From Talk

The Next Food Network Star - are we watching?

@chiffonade - Yup, chiff, 'tis true; Sandy was a judge. Methinks she finagled a spot on the panel to give herself credibility.

BITTER at 6:50PM on 07/05/08

From Talk

The Next Food Network Star - are we watching?

Can't believe Jennifer got the boot. I thought it would be Aaron. I was a tad annoyed by the little stunt he pulled, telling the judges that his son ran away before the comp started - lame and majorly manipulative. Brotha lost points with me at least. Nipa needed to go, how can you be a chef or cook and not want to handle fish?

BITTER at 3:15PM on 07/02/08

From Required Eating

Top 10 Awesome Nostalgic Foods We Want Back

Anybody remember Sprinkle Spangles? Anybody? It was a cereal made of star shapes, sprinkles and lots of sugar. Beautiful rocket fuel.

elderberry_crunch at 9:04AM on 07/01/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

I'm with mint juleps as well.

skyflyer3 at 2:21PM on 06/30/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

Alcoholic- margaritas hands down (fresh limes though)
Non Alcoholic- iced tea

LoriA at 1:22PM on 06/30/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

Gin and tonics are my favorite for something cool to drink while sitting on my patio.

minnebelle at 11:23AM on 06/30/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

Mint juleps! Forget mojitos, I prefer this classic work of art in bourbon, mint, sugar and ice - the perfect compliment to relaxing on a porch swing or rocker.

littlecabbage at 10:02AM on 06/30/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

Give me a refreshing Gordon's Cup made with cucumber and limes - you can add a splash of Midori for extra pizazz!

sluvis at 9:57AM on 06/30/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

I love a Sea Breeze - vodka, cranberry juice, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Ahhh!

whoizzit at 9:13AM on 06/30/08