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If We Eat Less Meat, Can We Save the Planet and Ourselves?
I wanted to reply to vineofivy's comment on the futility of action with McDonalds on the scene. Ironically, McDonalds has done more to improve feedlot conditions than anyone, since they can make demands on the giant meat processors that smaller buyers can't, such as improving slaughterhouse rules. While I haven't eaten any fast food hamburger in years and years (last one I ate gave me the runs instantly) the animals were better raised for them than most of the regular beef at the supermarket or at your local diner. The first step is demanding grass and organic meat whenever you consume meat - and help make it a menu option everywhere, not just the high end seasonal driven places. Even McDonalds will put a grass fed organic hamburger on the menu when there's demand for it. But until we refuse to buy industrial meat (yes, no $2 steaks for sale at the super, or $6 roasted chickens), it will keep being churned out no matter the cost to the environment or our health.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Garrison Confections' Garrison Big Box
Dark. Surprised to see how many of this crowd actually prefers milk.
Chinese Food, Christmas Day, and the Jews: Where Can We Go for Old-School Chinese?
Chinese was a well honored tradition in Detroit as well. Although the places weren't as crowded as the dim sum places I went to last year, the good chinese places in suburban Detroit could all easily hold a few minyans. In fact, my step-mother introduced a Chinese dinner at their synagogue as an event on Christmas eve, and its now been going on for more than five years (no pork or lobster though).
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Have Cointreau. Now What?
Another great brunch idea -
Put about a teaspoon of Cointreau to the bottom of a champagne flute, maybe a splash of vodka (optinoal) and then fill with Prosecco. Really nice sparkling cocktail instead of mimosas.
If We Eat Less Meat, Can We Save the Planet and Ourselves?
I wanted to reply to vineofivy's comment on the futility of action with McDonalds on the scene. Ironically, McDonalds has done more to improve feedlot conditions than anyone, since they can make demands on the giant meat processors that smaller buyers can't, such as improving slaughterhouse rules. While I haven't eaten any fast food hamburger in years and years (last one I ate gave me the runs instantly) the animals were better raised for them than most of the regular beef at the supermarket or at your local diner. The first step is demanding grass and organic meat whenever you consume meat - and help make it a menu option everywhere, not just the high end seasonal driven places. Even McDonalds will put a grass fed organic hamburger on the menu when there's demand for it. But until we refuse to buy industrial meat (yes, no $2 steaks for sale at the super, or $6 roasted chickens), it will keep being churned out no matter the cost to the environment or our health.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Garrison Confections' Garrison Big Box
Dark. Surprised to see how many of this crowd actually prefers milk.
Chinese Food, Christmas Day, and the Jews: Where Can We Go for Old-School Chinese?
Chinese was a well honored tradition in Detroit as well. Although the places weren't as crowded as the dim sum places I went to last year, the good chinese places in suburban Detroit could all easily hold a few minyans. In fact, my step-mother introduced a Chinese dinner at their synagogue as an event on Christmas eve, and its now been going on for more than five years (no pork or lobster though).
Seriously Delicious Giveaway: Zingerman's Gift Certificate
I love spanish cheeses, especially cana de cabra and garrotxam and good comte.... mmm. I miss getting to try new ones at Zingermans!
Cooking with Kids: Kid Knives
I began cooking all the meals for my family - hacking poultry, chopping veggies and everything - when I was 13, and had been in the kitchen cooking with my grandma with a long paring knife since I was 8. If you teach good knife safety and supervise the first few weeks, a mature kid can easily handle themselves. I got my share of nicked thumbs and chopped fingernails, but that's how you learn.
Seriously Delicious Giveaway: Zingerman's Gift Certificate
Comte? Hard to pick just one...
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
Note the recipe calls that this makes 64 one oz. servings! Paula's were at least 4-5x that size, which is how people at home will make it after watching her. I'm all for individual freedom, to mislead people into thinking that those giant balls of sugar and fat are "fun" is reprehensible. That sort of serving is toxic for many people, and someone should have said so. You wouldn't show how much fun drinking a liter of vodka or smoking a pack of cigarettes are without showing the consequences, but encouraging people at home with serious weight issues to gorge on 1000 calories of processed fat and sugar is fun?
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
Here's the nutrition info from Velveeta:
Calculated for 1 serving (28g)
Recipe makes 64 servings
Calories 129
Calories from Fat 65 (50%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 7.3g 11%
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18%
Polyunsat. Fat 0.7g
Monounsat. Fat 2.2g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 11mg 3%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%
Sugars 14.6g
Protein 1.5g 2%
Vitamin A 148mcg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Iron 0mg 3%
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
Did they once mention that this thing is probably 1000+ calories of fat and sugar. Did you see the size of those things! Maybe one or two nut sized candies like this would be reasonable for the holidays (like a truffle or two won't kill m), this thing was the size of a freaking baseball!
This sort of food - large doses of pure processed sugar and fats - is seriously dangerous to many people's health, especially many people at home watching TV during the daytime. I know much of my family does not really understand the damage something does to their boderline diabetic systems. I can't imagine anyone would make binge drinking look like so much healthy fun on daytime television, but its probably equally toxic.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters
while a bagel and lox with coffee is about as good a breakfast as any (one of my favorite things at my old job was the free thursday lox and bagels... mmm), brunch at rosewater cafe in brooklyn is truel awe inspiring. every time i go, i am truely wowed and inspired.
Chanukah Menus?
But both the ham and the latkes go well with champagne...
I'm not cooking much, but plan to have some fried artichokes, fresh beignets (so much better than the bakery doughnuts), and hopefully some good sparkling wine. Mmm, makes me smile.
The Wine's Organic, but How Does It Taste?
Do those who suffer from bad headaches from wine really find the sulfite free wines help? I suggest them to people, but don't know if they really make a difference to those who can't drink regular wine.
Seriously Delicious Giveaway: Zingerman's Gift Certificate
Aged gruyere (3 months) or maybe Cana de Oveja. This is a tough choice!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: A Year of Chocolate
Yo, among this crowd is this seriously a question? Dark choco, hands down.
When Is Food Too Expensive? What's Your Bottom Line?
I think of fine dining as theater, an indulgence of all the senses. When done well, you are entertained, surprised, elated, and amused. A great example of this was my birthday dinner at Sushi Zen. Chef Suzuki created a custom 12 course meal of exquisite beauty and harmony that moved like a symphony for more than two hours. My companion and I were deeply moved, nearly to the point of tears (of joy). I am happily waiting for the next occasion to go again, and would be happy to pay the $150 per person. And that's a lot of money for me, more than I spend normally in a month in restaurants.
My point of comparison is theater, which in NY is far more expensive than almost any restaurant. Could you imagine having a ballet performed for you and your companion by one of the great dancers of the world for only $150? Its a lot for dinner, but not a lot for an unforgettable experience.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters
While I do love the lox and bagel brunch, there are two experiences that top it. Dim Sum options in NYC are are really spectacular, and brunch at Rosewater Cafe in Park Slope are really wonderful. You can get good french toast anywhere, and decent bagels in a lot of places, but the market driven creations at Rosewater are hard to beat.
Sunday Brunch: Great, Great, Pancakes
Do you really need both baking soda and powder? I've used the simple recipe of ones for years to much success.
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
Mix, then add:
1 large egg
1 cup dairy (either buttermilk or half milk and half whole milk yogurt)
Bring together with whisk.
Heat pan, and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Pour excess butter into batter and start cooking.
I think I got this from Mark Bittmann - keeping it simple.
Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'
My grandmother, who used to turn out dinner for 60 people (she ran a catering business out of her home when she had 5 children) while talking on the phone to her friends. I learned how to braid challah rolls from her as a child, and when my mother passed away, was on the phone almost every night with her learning how to feed the rest of the family.
Cook the Book: 'How to Pick a Peach'
Cooking: chard
Raw: Mango
Weekend Book Giveaway: Marco Pierre White's Devil In The Kitchen
My friend and fellow foodie Rebecca. She's a great cook as well but its often a battle over control. We've learned to divide the tasks for the sake of peace and great dinners.
In The News: Fat Kids, Fried Food, Boning Up With Calcium
So was anyone able to figure out what the key temperature and oil is for frying? I got 60% moisture content - would that translate into 1.2 parts liquid for 1 part flour in a batter recipe?
Morimoto's Cookbook Can Be Yours This Weekend
Chen Kenichi was the most fun to watch, as he always kept a sense of humor despite the overwrought drama.
What's your favorite way to use honey?
With Rosh Hashanah coming up soon, I'm reminded of another favorite. Apples and honey and fresh (or even better, leftover toasted) Challah and honey. Oh, its so good, I always think that I'll eat it year round, but end up saving it for the holiday.
Choc Rocks? Or Pop Rock-o-late?
Across from Hummus Place on St. Marks near Ave A (one of the best snacks or light dinners in the area), there's a great little Israeli grocery store with these Pop rocks candy bars and other Israeli goodies. I'd highly recommend also picking up some of the Pereg spice blends, especially the Hawaj Marak (Yeminite Soup Spice) and Hawaj Cafe (Yeiminte coffee spices, to be sprinkled on your next espresso or turkish brew). Many of the kosher markets on the UWS and Brooklyn also carry Elite candies.
If We Eat Less Meat, Can We Save the Planet and Ourselves?
A meat hangover? Give it a rest.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
I can't stop laughing at the absurd and reactionary remarks. This is food, not a war draft. Good thing we live in America were we are free to be critical to anyone we disagree with, because we are really good at it.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
Paul Deen is an interesting character. That this women has not had a heart attach with all of her high fat recipes simply amazes me!!
Where do I start?? First of all, the obviously faked souther accent gets a little old. I have heard her pronounce the same word a couple of different ways, For example, I have heard her pronounce "shrimp" as a one syllable, clipped work. On other occasions, I have heard her pronounce it "shrrrrriiiiimmmpp", with an obvious warping and almost making it a three syllable word!! Cute, Paula!!
Secondly, the woman cackles when she laughs!!! She should get a part in a witch movie!!! Or maybe, working a haunted house on Halloween.
Thrid, Paula, if your gonna wear fake eyekashes, make them reasonable length! Those fans you wear could cool downtown Atlanta in August!!
Fourth, watch Paula sometime when she tastes her food. She shoves in a bite that is probably about four times bigger than the average human being! And the sounds she makes--I swear the woman is having an orgasm when she wraps her lips around some of the hi-cal grub!!!
Fifth, Paula, on magazine covers, don't have them go so far wit the retouching. I have seen a cover of her and her husband when I did not know at first glance who they were!!! Her turkey neck completely disappered, and Michael's eyes almost looked like they were open!!!
I could go on, but I won't. My wife loves the food channel, and occainally watches Paula. But, hey, to each their own!!!
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
Paula is a loving person and has fun everywhere she goes. I know many of her employees and she treats them well. She is wealthy now due to working hard and developing a skill that people value. She didn't expect to be a TV celebrity. She only wanted to support her family. You don't have to prepare her recipes or go to her restaurants. Chill out!
Sunday Brunch: Great, Great, Pancakes
I also found it to be KEY that these get served with maple syrup. Kind of a "duh" statement, but when eating them plain (I taste everything as I go), they really do lack sweetness compared to regular diner pancakes.
Sunday Brunch: Great, Great, Pancakes
I made this recipe for he first time - actually the first time I've made pancakes period. I made the following changes:
3/4 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 tsp almond extract
blueberries (almond and blueberries is classic)
1/3 zest of a lemon (no white)
half the juice of a lemon (instead of the water)
Due to the tartness of the blueberries, and due to the "just a touch runny" consistency of the batter, I'd leave the lemon juice out next time. I'd also back the almond down to 3/4 tsp. Can't wait to do this again, this recipe definitely has big time potential.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
OMG, I haven't laughed so hard in years as I did at the ranting in this thread. Diatribes on punctuation, food police, psychological syndromes, sexual harrassment, and alcohol abuse, all thanks to one recipe. Paula must be laughing her diamond-encrusted, butter swilling, slightly smarmy, half schnockered wide-glide butt to the bank! I know I am (sans bank deposit slip). Thank you, all!
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
thank you for saying so, Cherubcrnp. that is actually the #1 thing that creeps me out about Paula Deen. she's a dirty old lady! if she were a male chef we could call that sexual harassment and it wouldnt be funny at all.
Choc Rocks? Or Pop Rock-o-late?
I can't believe I missed this post back in the day. I worship this stuff and was looking all over for it until my cousin decided to send me some from Israel. I am savoring those chocolate bars like none other!
Hillary
Chew on That
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
Don't eat the damn food if you don't like the content! You are not being forced to make these recipes, nor eat the food. YOU eat what YOU like and the rest of us mature adults will eat what WE like. I am sure that you have eaten a hamburger, french fry or doughnut in your lifetime....well, guess what, you have just eaten a fried cheese and butter ball. It's all the same thing, just a different flavor.
Remember, it is people like you and me who made her famous, not to mention her scrumptious recipes. There is no harm in eating food like this if you ingest in moderation.
how much food channel (hours) do you watch per week?
I enjoy Food Network! I AM SO GLAD THAT THEY FINALLY PUT AFRICAN AMERICANS ON THERE TO SHARE SOME RECIPES THAT I CAN RELATE TO. I am not interested in panini or vinaigrette....give me soul food & my family is happy!! I am glad that they are more diverse now & I will watch them even more now, since I will be getting recipes that my whole family are used to & will be able to enjoy! THANX FOOD NETWORK...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!
Also, dont be so hard on Rachel Ray....she is not a chef & it just shows how food network is not so fast to judge others, they accepted her & the audience saw themselves in her & that is how she has became so famous. She IS goofy, but that just reminds me that she is human! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK RACHEL!! JUST (PLEASE) get rid of the goofy laugh....she laughs at LEAST 4 times a show & it is beginning to DRIVE US CRAZY!! lol
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
bigassbob, all I can say is AMEN! When I began viewing this blog, I loved it. After viewing it daily, I have come to realize some, but fortunately, not all, claim to be serious foodies, while in reality are simply food SNOBS. Lighten up, people! We all are allowed to make CHOICES, and some choose to occasionally make a poor nutritional choice, just for a buttery/cheesy/creamy/chocolatey sensory satisfaction. We don't ALL just eat to live. How boring is that? I had no idea the food police monitored this so closely, yet the same people constantly bad mouth anyone who dares to be different, or shows creativity, no matter how bad the creation. Paula may not be my favorite food personality, but who am I ---- or you, to tear her apart? Save it for those more worthy. You all love and approve of Bourdain, who eats live snake hearts and all manner of strange things, but let that southern lady promote her love of butter and such, and you're ready to lynch her. Ya'll probably secretly have to hide in your closet to enjoy any type of goodie, after all the preaching you do. How much fun are you to live with? You may live long, but not well. Being the serious foodie I am, all this serious talk has me craving something decadent. Maybe I'll whip up a batch of Paula's Velveeta fudge, or her Gorilla cake, or her wonderful blueberry dumplings. Has anyone tried them? Yummy!
JudyV
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
Paula Dean can simply say the word "mayonaise" I practically burst into flames. She is unbearable, her recipes are down right irresponsible (and nasty). Have you seen The Lady's Brunch Burger recipe? Bacon and a fried egg, on top of a burger w/ a glazed donut serving as the bun.
I am not making this up.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
some of you people are truly pathetic. she isnt forcing food down your throat. eat what YOU like. its so american to blame someone else for harm that you do to yourself. anything can be bad for you if you abuse it. get a life people. in fact some of you should eat as many of these cheese balls as possible. especially if it shortens your lifespan.
Have Cointreau. Now What?
Thanks Cybercita! I bought some red and white heart-shaped ramekins for Valentine's Day but had not decided what to do with them....... I will now wonder no more... The Strawberry Pots de Creme will work out perfectly... Thanks again!!!
If We Eat Less Meat, Can We Save the Planet and Ourselves?
I am on a personal journey of learning to eat smaller portions. Because I eat out a lot, I am often served portions that I used to enjoy but now find way too large. I find it makes sense for me to eat at home or at buffets, where I can control the portions. I loved "The Omnivore's Dilemma." Should be required reading for anyone who eats.
If We Eat Less Meat, Can We Save the Planet and Ourselves?
Eating less meat means eating less meat, not cutting it out completely, and that sounds reasonable. In fact, I started buying locally, grass-fed beef since this summer and pretty much refuse to buy it from the grocery store anymore--beef is one of those things that's not necessarily seasonal, and so can be acquired at the farmers market all year. Since it costs more at the market, we just eat less of it--and it's been just fine, actually.
I have to agree that we could just eat less in general. A lot of restaurant portions are ridiculous; we've switched to eating at sushi places or tapas restaurants when we go out, mostly because the portions are a lot more manageable. Yeah, not cheap either, but we only eat out fancy-like every couple of months (birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions).
I don't think we need to eat as much as we do, particularly meat. I think American culture thrived on the bounty created by industrialized meat (and food in general), when it first started out. But we've taken that to an extreme in a hedonistic way, almost. So the fact that there are repercussions and that, in a capitalistic society, it continues to be lucrative (and cheap for consumers), are both not surprises.
I think of farmers in the past eating--they had true cause to eat heartily, considering they were caring for an entire farm--and I think they would be a little shocked at how much we eat. Overeating, to me, is a little like drinking too much--for special occasions or times when you've managed to bring together a large group of family and friends. Should we drink too much every day? No. The occasional over-indulgence (and the inevitable "oh that sucks" moment the next morning) keeps us in check--or should.
This isn't me shaking my finger at people, but with people shaking their fingers at how little I eat (I'm five feet tall and wanted to lose weight, and am now maintaining--so my portions seem just fine to me), I wonder if they should examine not how little I eat, but how much they do. Yeah, a small sandwich does look pathetic next to a steak and cheese on a humongous grinder roll--but it's not so pathetic if you add a salad, some ingenuity and a few more years on my life.
Wow, I didn't realize I had so much of an opinion on this...
When Is Food Too Expensive? What's Your Bottom Line?
When I first moved to NYC I seriously thought I'd have to choose between paying rent and eating. At all. A few months of exploring later, and I've found some real gems that have been fine for my palate AND my wallet. I'd love to hear some of your picks for cheaps eats, and you're welcome to check out mine.
www.fruglebuglenyc.blogspot.com
Chinese Food, Christmas Day, and the Jews: Where Can We Go for Old-School Chinese?
I think Christmas is my favorite Jewish holiday. This year, at midnight on Christmas Eve, we had matzoh ball soup, chopped liver, cholent, pastrami, and kasha varnishkes at the Second Avenue Deli. For lunch on Christmas Day, we had Peking Duck in Chinatown at (where else) Peking Duck House. Both restaurants were packed.
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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Garrison Confections' Garrison Big Box
Dark, Dark, Dark...it's richer & it's good for you...what more could you want?
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Garrison Confections' Garrison Big Box
I prefer dark chocolate. It has more flavor and makes me feel like I am doing something good for my body as well because of the antioxidants! :)
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Garrison Confections' Garrison Big Box
Milk chocolate that melts as soon as it touches the tongue
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Another great brunch idea -
Put about a teaspoon of Cointreau to the bottom of a champagne flute, maybe a splash of vodka (optinoal) and then fill with Prosecco. Really nice sparkling cocktail instead of mimosas.