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Foodie Names: What Would Your Name Be?

I just now discovered a recipe that I'd saved that was attributed to a guy whose last name is Fennel. And SE's own Lucy Baker is, at times, a baker. I assume that these are names that the aforementioned people were born with, but for those of us who weren't so lucky, let's say you could waltz into court today and change your legal name to something that reflects your love of food or one particular food, or to a name that reflects your zeal for cooking...what would your new name be? Something subtle or something flamboyant? Rosemary Cook? Mac N. Cheese? Johnny Mayo? Barb E. Cue?

From Talk

Kebabs: What's Your Favorite?

Summer grilling is in full swing even although summer doesn't officially start for a week or so. What's your favorite way to make or consume skewered eats? Metal skewers? Water-soaked wood skewers? Flavored wood skewers? Beef, chicken, lamb, pork, shrimp, scallops, veggies, "other"? Does anybody out there pronounce kebabs the way Hugh Grant did in one of his movies: kuh-BABS? (I say kuh- BOBS in accordance with the alternate spelling: kabobs.)

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From Talk

Is there any such thing as summer comfort food?

Homemade ice cream

Peach cobbler

A big wedge of watermelon that is a meal in itself

From Serious Eats

Michelle Obama to Deep-Fry on Paula Deen Show

Michelle Obama actually appears on Rachael Ray's show today.

I saw a preview a couple of weeks ago of Michelle's appearance on Paula Deen's show. It was weird.

From Serious Eats

America's Heroes, Grinders, Subs, and More

Great sandwich primer. The banh mi is my favorite.

I am so hungry right now that I'm considering licking the pictures on my screen. Just kidding, although it is tempting. :)

From Serious Eats

Hostess Fruit Pie, One Less Thing For Me to Eat Before I Die

Wow! No half-moon pies? That's just not right. A square Hostess fruit pie is like a trapezoid-shaped pizza.

I remember the pudding-filled pies, especially lemon. My favorite pies were cherry and peach. Back in the day, Dolly Madison and Hostess were not owned by the same parent company and Dolly Madison pies were actually better.

From Talk

New Nick Malgieri Book

I ordered this book and should have it within a week. I can't wait. I love Nick's books. Good to know it's another good one.

From Serious Eats

What's Your Favorite Food on a Stick? It's Gotta Be Served at the Minnesota State Fair

@kj415...Jeff Dunham is exactly who I was thinking of.

@Teri...I'm glad those tater tots were as good as I imagine they would be.

@maryn...Thanks for the link. I can't help humorously thinking that Puff Daddy on a stick sounds a bit cannibalistic, as if Sean Combs is being served up as fair food. ;)

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What's Your Favorite Food on a Stick? It's Gotta Be Served at the Minnesota State Fair

@kj415...Thanks!

"On a stick" always reminds me of the ventriloquist who had a jalapeno on a stick as part of his act. :)

From Serious Eats

What's Your Favorite Food on a Stick? It's Gotta Be Served at the Minnesota State Fair

A great corn dog is my favorite food on a stick but after looking at the Minnesota State Fair lineup, I'm definitely wanting to try some new things that would likely supplant the corn dog on my list:

1. "tator tots (hash browns formed with cheddar cheese, bacon, green onion, sour cream) deep fried on-a-stick"

2. "cajun seasoned alligator sausage on-a-stick"

3. "deep fried smores on-a-stick"

Just wondering about two items I saw...does anyone know what these are: "Puff Daddy on-a-stick" and "Thai One On sausage on-a-stick"? I don't know what they are, but I got a kick out of the names. :)

From A Hamburger Today

Burger Book Giveaway: 'The Hamburger: A History'

Tantalizing aroma
Happiness on a bun
Ecstasy-inducing
Palate-pleasing
Edible paradise
Ridiculously delicious
French fries' best friend
Eaten eagerly
Can't live without 'em
Try one with blue cheese
Fix me one now
Onions, please
Order often
Don't touch it or you'll get stabbed with my fork

From Talk

Mmmm Cereal!

I'm also in the non-sugary camp when it comes to cereals. Even as a kid, I hated the way the sugar would moult into the milk. Sugary milk is one of the grossest things to my tastebuds and I cringe inside when I see someone spooning sugar onto their cereal. Not being judgmental of the folks that put sugar on their cereal, it's just a little stomach-turning for me.

I was the weird kid that liked Grape Nuts, plain Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran, Cheerios, and Corn Flakes. I'd eat Froot Loops but only without milk. I begged my mom to buy Cookie Crisp once but was shamefaced at how much I hated it after pouring on the milk. I ate the rest of the box dry and never again lusted after any sugary breakfast-in-a-bowl products.

I liked Malt O Meal hot cereal. You wouldn't believe how many of my youthful peers had never heard of Malt O Meal after sharing what I'd eaten for breakfast on any given day. "Malt O Meal! What's that??? Ewwww!!!!...." So glad to be a grown-up now.

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From Talk

Is there any such thing as summer comfort food?

Fish Tacos
Avacado
Lime
Pacifico...

Perfect!

From Talk

Is there any such thing as summer comfort food?

Before I found out I had Celiac, my favoite was a sandwich of homemade bread, homemade mayo, and a nice, thich slice of just-picked-from-the-garden beefsteak tomato. *swoon* -- If I found out I had an hour to live, this would be one of the things I would choose to eat, and damn the Celiac! LOL!

These days, though, I'm loving for locally-grown corn-on-the-cob, steamed or grilled, and served with with flavored butters or oils, and grated cheese.

Also, I don't know if this is considered summer or not, but I love a big soft baked sweet potato eaten with some coarse salt. It's like candy.

From Talk

Is there any such thing as summer comfort food?

Grilled Chambersburg peaches. I've been making this about once a week. I serve them with fresh whipped cream and shortcake.

( . . . as mentioned in another thread, when in desperate need of immediate comfort while not around the kitchen, I'll often grab a small box of Good & Plenty or get a DQ Blizzard. Yeah. I eat junk.)

From Talk

Is there any such thing as summer comfort food?

BLT with Miracle Whip on 12 grain bread the way my mommy makes them; sushi and a cold beer; seafood enchiladas - scuse me, I have to go find a drool rag...

From Talk

Is there any such thing as summer comfort food?

peach pie, strawberry rhubarb pie and of definitely a BLT

From Talk

Is there any such thing as summer comfort food?

oh wow.... many things come to mind that say summer. everything from key lime pie and limeade to steamed littleneck clams, good old Hebrew National hot dogs with mustard or a nice juicy cheeseburger fresh off the grill. And how can you forget Ice Cream? Ben and Jerrys New York super fudge chunk or chunky monkey.

When i used to work in New York City i'd go over to the farmers market over at Union Square for heirloom tomatoes of every color and pick up some of the fresh bread as well. you really can go on and on with summer foods.

From Serious Eats

America's Heroes, Grinders, Subs, and More

now i'm ready to hop a flight back home to New Jersey and head into Edison to the Tastee sub shop for one of their amazing sandwiches!!!

From Serious Eats

Review of the New 'M&M's Premiums': Fancy-Pants, Expensive, and Kinda Gross

i just bought the M&M premium chocolate almond candies and i have to say they are better then a hershys chocolate bar with almonds.
you get a full almond in every one and they are sooooooooo very addicting.
now if they would only bring back the WHITE CHOCOLATE M&Ms back!!!!!!

From Talk

New Nick Malgieri Book

I don't know that much about him, but his brownie recipe is one of the most amazing chocolate desserts ever. I'll be looking for this book for sure.

From Talk

Is there any such thing as summer comfort food?

anything hot off the bbq with cold salads like pasta salad or coleslaw.