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what's the biggest meal you have ever eaten?

Probably, as someone else said, Christmas Eve's seven fishes! My biggest and certainly my favorite meal of the year.

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Cocktails and Spirits with Paul Clarke: Is the Customer Always Right?

@enygmaone, yes, but the difference is--while a bartender at a neighborhood sports bar won't necessarily know how to make a good Blue Blazer even if they had the ingrediants, a bartender at a craft cocktail bar should CERTAINLY know how to make a good gin and tonic. And they surely have the ingrediants for it.

If someone orders a jagerbomb etc and they don't have the ingrediants for it, then they don't have the ingrediants for it. That's different. I don't think that a bar should have to stock every liquor in the world if that's not their goal...but if they have the ingrediants, just pour the damn drink!

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How They Eat at the Jersey Shore

Whatever. I'm of Italian-American descent, from Staten Island (like several of the cast members)...I go back and forth on my feelings on this. On the one hand, nobody is forcing these kids to act this way--this IS the way they act. I'm 25 years old, and with my background and where I'm from, trust me, I know LOADS of people who could be on this show.

These people exist, whether you like it or not. Not every Italian is like this, obviously--if someone is stupid enough to think that, then that's there dumb fault.

But really, what's the big deal? They're just a bunch of 20 somethings who like to party. It's basically and Italian version of the Real World. So what, let it go.

And yes, I do watch the show. And I love that they show them cooking and eating together, which is such a large part of our heritage. I'm very proud of that.

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what's the biggest meal you have ever eaten?

Probably, as someone else said, Christmas Eve's seven fishes! My biggest and certainly my favorite meal of the year.

From Drinks

Cocktails and Spirits with Paul Clarke: Is the Customer Always Right?

@enygmaone, yes, but the difference is--while a bartender at a neighborhood sports bar won't necessarily know how to make a good Blue Blazer even if they had the ingrediants, a bartender at a craft cocktail bar should CERTAINLY know how to make a good gin and tonic. And they surely have the ingrediants for it.

If someone orders a jagerbomb etc and they don't have the ingrediants for it, then they don't have the ingrediants for it. That's different. I don't think that a bar should have to stock every liquor in the world if that's not their goal...but if they have the ingrediants, just pour the damn drink!

From Serious Eats: New York

How They Eat at the Jersey Shore

Whatever. I'm of Italian-American descent, from Staten Island (like several of the cast members)...I go back and forth on my feelings on this. On the one hand, nobody is forcing these kids to act this way--this IS the way they act. I'm 25 years old, and with my background and where I'm from, trust me, I know LOADS of people who could be on this show.

These people exist, whether you like it or not. Not every Italian is like this, obviously--if someone is stupid enough to think that, then that's there dumb fault.

But really, what's the big deal? They're just a bunch of 20 somethings who like to party. It's basically and Italian version of the Real World. So what, let it go.

And yes, I do watch the show. And I love that they show them cooking and eating together, which is such a large part of our heritage. I'm very proud of that.

From Talk

Grotto Pizza - terrible?

waaaay too sweet. ick! Delorenzofan, I have to say, I didn't like Nicola Pizza either...I think I'm going to try it again though, because every time I go past there, it's ALWAYS packed...

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What's the Worst Burn You've Endured While Eating?

Not hot on the tongue, but cleared my sinuses forever--I was in Lancaster, PA at a pretzel shop, which had self-serve horseradish mustard to put on your pretzel. There was a warning sign cautioning it's heat...of course, being a lover of spicy foods and having consumed many horseradish mustards in my life, I rolled my eyes and slathered it on. OMG! One bite, and I swear to God, I blacked out for a split second. I'm not exaggerating. My partner said I made the most hilarious face. HOLY SH*T that stuff was INTENSE.

From Talk

Foodie gifts gone right/wrong. What did you get for the holidays?

A Keurig coffee machine (YAY!) and a food processor (mine had broke, this one is way better...YAY again!)

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Russ & Daughters Brunch Package

a warm bialy with a bit of butter...YUM! And, bagel with cream cheese and lox. GOOD lox.

From Talk

What skill do you bring to the table?

I'm good at timing meals. I can whip up a huge meal and have all of the components ready at the necessary times. I'm good with what to prepare ahead, etc.

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Poll: How many slices is 'lunch'?

If I'm grabbing slices, than two. But if there is a whole pie in front of me, then the sky's the limit...

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Cook the Book: 'Good Eats: The Early Years'

One year when I was about five, their was a bad storm and we weren't able to get to my grandmother's house for dinner. My mother went through the fridge and pantry and we had chicken (hey, at least it's poultry), some stovetop stuffing, and whatever else was around. I was very excited and asked that we could have it picnic style, and we did, on our living room floor. It was perfect!

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Dec. 5-7 Loner Vacation

Isn't Shake Shack closed for the season?

Anyway, how about a falafel at Mamoun's? They are legendary and wonderful. And YES, Gray's Papaya for sure!

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Extreme Cuisine'

I grew up eating tripe and vastedda (stomach lining and spleen), I have also tried testicles (a bit chewy), aligator, kangaroo, etc...pretty much anything, except for any kind of insects!

From Talk

Use for pork bones?

Make New Orleans style red beans and rice...

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Coke=Stroke

I try my darnest not to eat anything containing HFCS. Obviously, who knows what I'm eating when I go out to restaurants (mostly street food, casual take out places, etc), but at home, I prefer to keep it natural.

Re: fruit juice; what about the "healthier" brands, like R.W. Knudsens? I suffer from gout, and occasionally drink their cherry juice to keep it at bay. Although lately, I've been drinking cherry juice from a polish deli; the brand is Polish, I don't remember what it is. It tastes great and I have a feeling might be better for me...

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Cook the Book: 'How to Roast a Lamb'

My grandmother's leg of lamb is incredible. She uses orange juice and wine to cook it with, and make a sort of sauce with--delicious! An easter tradition.

From Talk

Is dating a picky eater a dealbreaker for anyone?!

As Liz Lemon would say, "That's a dealbreaker!" My partner does't like eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini and peas--and trust me, it sucks sometimes. Not enough to be a dealbreaker, because at least she's not a five year old about it--she'll eat around it, or give me her mushrooms or whatever. Only time it sucks is when we go out to eat because we generally share our entrees, but that's about it.

I couldn't imagine being with someone who doesn't like half the stuff that I like. Screw that.

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Kissin' don't last, Cooking do!------Dinner November 5th?

Chicken cacciatore over rice, with sauteed zucchini on the side. I'm actually not cooking; last time we visited my mom in New York, she cooked chicken cacciatore and gave us some to bring home. I froze it, and defrosted it to eat tonight. Can't wait for the taste of home!

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What's Your Favorite Sandwich?

Teachertalk, what is the name of the Indian restaurant? We live in DC but drive to NY once a month to visit family; would LOVE to check it out!!

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

Eggplant parmiggiano. My mother made this often in the winter. Delicious!

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What would you eat for 30 days?

Pizza. But GOOD pizza, I couldn't just settle for any pizza like that guy did. I love pizza and am very particular about it.

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Location: Washington DC, originally NYC

About: I'm of Sicilian background, originally from Staten Island. I live in the DC area with my partner, Criss. We love to travel, and we love to eat. I cook dinner for us every night and I am all about quality!

Favorite foods: Eggplant parmiggiana, a WELL MADE pizza (I take my pizza seriously!), pad thai, paneer masala...and, well, I'm not a picky eater.

Last bite on earth: My mother's eggplant parmiggiana, definitely.