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I'd say Bellwether sheep ricotta, but ricotta is technically not a cheese, so my second runner up would be...St. Jorge...or maybe Laura Chanel Chevre...

grubgirl at 10:56AM on 12/11/07

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Elements of Cooking'

Just one? I suppose effort, so many people don't cook, because they either don't go into the kitchen or won't abandon the Sandra Lee approach. Effort is a big part of the game

grubgirl at 10:34AM on 11/03/07

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As a kid, I liked to drink______

strawberry nesquick. ugh.

grubgirl at 9:06AM on 08/28/07

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Cook the Book: 'Vegetable Harvest'

I work on farm, no yard of my own, and my favorite item to grow...

for ease of harvest: sun gold tomatoes
for pure enjoyment right off the plant: blackberries
best to take home and cook up: rhonde de nice summer squash

grubgirl at 6:52PM on 08/21/07

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Cook the Book: 'Eat This!'

Anywhere with homemade fruit pies (all-butter or lard crust please), u-pick farms, or a good buttermilk biscuit...

If I have to get specific, I'd like to hop in the car and drive all the way to Ohio for some Graeter's ice cream...

grubgirl at 7:29PM on 08/13/07

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Cook the Book: 'The Breakaway Cook'

seasonality/locality(those are ingredients right?)...when you eat what's ripe and what was in the ground or on the tree near to the time you cook it...everything tastes better.

grubgirl at 9:36PM on 08/06/07

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Cook the Book: 'Cucina del Sole'

Mandorla (almond) Granita...the best I've ever had was in Sicily.

grubgirl at 12:56AM on 07/31/07

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Flavor combination magic

watermelon, feta, mint

almond butter and dill pickle sandwich

sharp cheddar and tomatoes

grubgirl at 3:12PM on 07/28/07

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How do you flavor your popcorn?

nutritional/brewars yeast, sounds gross, but so tasty.

grubgirl at 10:52PM on 07/22/07

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Question of the Day: Overrated Food Books

The Silver Spoon. It's pretty awful. Terrible conversions. If you like italian food, there are many other, better options out there.

grubgirl at 7:58PM on 07/17/07

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Good simple recipe for summertime fennel salad?

A sharp knife will do fine/ Slice it as thin as you can and toss it with shards of Parmesan and a lemon-chive vinaigrette. Save some of the fronds for garnish.

grubgirl at 10:43AM on 07/14/07

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The 100 Calorie Solution: The Answer to Our Prayers?

I believe that 100-calorie packs represent the growing disconnect we have from our bodies. Despite what Nabisco, Jenny Craig, and dominant dieting culture might want you to think, your body can be a wonderful wise tool in determining if you are hungry or full. When we rely on prepackaged caloric amounts to tell us how much to eat, we ignore our bodies that might want 50 calories or 150 calories. If you eat a 100-calorie pack, are hungry for more (as you likely will be with these sugary, processed snacks), and then eat another pack, there is built in guilt waiting for you. I believe that you can really enjoy all foods freely, if you trust your body to tell you when it wants more and when it doesn't.

grubgirl at 1:23PM on 07/10/07

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very easy recipe for dinner party for six?

For dessert make panna cotta...you make it ahead, it's basically mix, stir, pour, and it's always impressive.

grubgirl at 11:18AM on 04/14/07

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'On Top of Spaghetti' Book Giveaway

It's hard to beat a good ligurian pesto with roasted green beans and new potatoes with garganelli.

grubgirl at 1:20PM on 04/11/07

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Better the next day

pie.
for breakfast.

grubgirl at 10:57AM on 04/08/07

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Question of the Day: What's the 'J' on your PBJ?

Well, being of the savory variety, I prefre thinly sliced dill pickes with my pb, but if I have to have a j, I prefer a not too sweet raspberry...

grubgirl at 5:50PM on 04/02/07

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Anyone wanna recommend kids' cookbooks?

I grew up with 'Fanny at Chez Panisse', it's great for what you're looking for!

grubgirl at 9:17PM on 04/01/07

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How much do restaurant reviews affect your dining decisions?

The San Francisco Chronicle just came out with the 100 Best list...while I've been to 17 of them, often because they were well reviewed, at least half of those were not worth returning to, so hmmm....

grubgirl at 9:15PM on 04/01/07

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