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Cooking or Pastry classes you'd like to take
Cheese making or Charcuterie. I've always wanted to be able to make and age these different products.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
cilantro or bacon. Maybe fresh baked apple pie.
Zehnder's in Frankemuth, MI
I've been twice so far, with more trips in the future I'm sure. I go when I visit the inlaws just outside Flint. It's a neat, touristy place, although you could potentially run out of things to do. For the money it's not bad.
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Cooking or Pastry classes you'd like to take
Also, I think learning to make ravioli or dumplings would be fun.
Cooking or Pastry classes you'd like to take
Cheese making or Charcuterie. I've always wanted to be able to make and age these different products.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
cilantro or bacon. Maybe fresh baked apple pie.
Zehnder's in Frankemuth, MI
I've been twice so far, with more trips in the future I'm sure. I go when I visit the inlaws just outside Flint. It's a neat, touristy place, although you could potentially run out of things to do. For the money it's not bad.
Anyone ever try a beefalo burger?
Never had beefalo, but a good bison burger is awesome. I live in TX where beef is king, but I find bison to be a better, slightly sweeter tasting meat. Although a tad pricey, if you are really health conscious, then it may be a better choice.
Moving to Denton, TX, so what's good to eat?
You are in for a treat. Denton is the home of the University of North Texas, so there will be plenty to choose from in this college town. Also, you are close to Dallas/Fort Worth, so really youre only limited by your stomach/imagination. Addison is a town north of Dallas, and it is supposed to have more restaurants per capita than any other US city. Enjoy!
Buying bison meat online
I'm assuming you don't live in the same town as you father. If you do, are there any grocery stores similar to Whole Foods in your area? That's where I buy my Bison and they have a nice, wide selection. You might check one of the bison association websites for retailers. They have lots of info.
Food that Freaks Me Out!
Store bought meat before I switched to Whole Foods. Our local news did a story about how they would gas the meat to retain it's red color. They bought a package of ground meat and left it in the fridge for over a month and you couldn't even tell it was old because it as still red.
Back from Italy- need salumi stat!
Mario Batsli's father has a place in Seattle called Salumi, and the website is www.salumicuredmeats.com.
Taco Bell's Volcano Taco with Lava Sauce Returns to Menus Nationwide
And I'm pissed that Taco Bell stopped carrying the spicy chicken. That was my favorite in all it's forms.
Cast iron - gunk in the bottom?
You shouldn't use any soap on your cast iron as you run the risk of scrubbing off your seasoning, and that is what gives you the nonstick quality that people love about cast iron. I scrub mine with hot water and a stiff brush. After it's dry you can lightly coat the interior with veg oil. This will help prevent rusting and keep your pan seasoned. Your skillet should last decades. You can check out the website to Lodge Mfg. as they are pretty much the authority on cast iron cookware.
What's your favorite kind of meat?
I would have to say pork as a whole would be my favorite, and more specifically I would say bacon. Although I'm from Texas and love a good beef burger or smoked brisket, pork is tops for me. Also, I was introduced to bison burgers several months ago and I actually find that taste to be superior to beef.
Serious Green: A Preview of 'Food, Inc.' in Theaters June 12
You should also watch "The world
According to Monsanto," "The Corporation,"and "King Corn."
West Tennessee : Not-to-miss BBQ?
Martin's BBQ Joint in Nolensville, south of Nashville. Visit there website @ www.martinsbbqjoint.com.
Cook the Book: Eugenia Bone's 'Well-Preserved'
I can remember helping family can various fruits & veggies when I was younger, but sadly I didn't retain the knowledge. I would love to be able to do that again, as well as learn how to cure my own meats.
Restaurant Business Info
Yeah, I know. That's why I'm trying figure out the money side of it. I've got the food side taken care of, it's just starting from scratch and staying afloat.
Looking for a particular movie
I tried once, but did not persist with the emails because the site hadn't been updated in a long time. I can't imagine that the website would still be up if there was no longer any interest in or management of the site. I will try again, and in the mean time, I welcome any other tips/ suggestions.
looking for a paticular kitchen gadget
I don't about the quantity of brownies you make, but there is a pan that makes every piece an "edge" piece for those of us who favor those pieces. I also think I remember seeing a cutter on tv once. It was the size of a sheetpan and would cut the entire pan at once. It was used at a restaurant, but I don't know if this was a custom creation or a commercial product. Anyway, good luck with your brownies.
Restaurant Business Info
Hey thanks! I'll be sure and check it out!!
coveting kitchenaid
I have never been fortunate enough to ever see them on sale. I got lucky and got mine for Xmas. Good luck on your interview and enjoy your new mixer. Also, don't forget all those great attachments to go along with it!!!
Williams-Sonoma Profit Down 90%
Also, I have a co-worker who used to be employed by Williams-Sonoma. She told me that the employee discounts when purchasing merchandise were unbelievable(40%). Is this any indication of the kind of markups we as consumers are getting?
Williams-Sonoma Profit Down 90%
I love this company and think they do offer high quality products. However, after some comparisons I do think they are priced on the high end for a lot of their products. I understand the clientele they are seeking, which is why I don't frequent the store as often as I would like($$$), but in order to survive they will have to make adjustments, just like the consumers are.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
I don't like musk and never! cloying floral, so that leaves food products for perfume.
When I wear scent during warm weather, it's Happy by Clinique--a big hit of orange with several floral layers, not too sweet. I don't wear it at work because I read that citrus scents make women more aggressive (no need to rile up the boss & co-workers, yikes!)
For colder weather, I'd like something with ginger & vanilla: I want to smell like Christmas cookies, lol. But, spicy perfumes usually have more musk than I can stand. So, I'm still looking.
Maybe I'll just dab on some Old Overholt; I could do worse. But behind the knees, not the ears: Someone might think I'm a lush.
Speaking of booze, I had a female housemate who wore the classic man's scent, Bay Rhum. (As the name suggests, bay laurel and rum aromas.) Then again, she was a 250# bull dyke, so . . . .
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
Fresh pina coladas...coconut, pineapple and spice notes from the rum...yum!
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
I'd like to smell like freshly baked bread or steamed bun; my boyfriend actually smells like steamed bun (although other people may not perceive it that way). Surely there must be some scientists out there doing a research on people who smell like food and their pheromones?
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
Melted butter and (real) maple syrup.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
I always say that I love the smell of Basil so much that I would rub it on my like perfume if I could. So it's Basil for me!
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
Rosemary, grapefruit, or basmati rice as it cooks. I don't know why someone doesn't make a perfume that smells like rosemary. And I've spent a small fortune on grapefruit scents. Some smell great, like the Jo Malone perfume, but none smell truly like grapefruit.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
Mm, definitely vanilla or peppermint. Maybe both. :-)
Anything would beat the days in high school when I worked at the hockey rink concession stand and smelled permanently like hotdogs and burnt popcorn!
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
A roast in the oven - Fresh bread baking - coffee grinding - chili cooking with lots of garlic - vanilla - cinnamon.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
coffee, popcorn, fresh bread, or cinnamon.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
I've been told I smell like warm milk and cookies...which I can live with. :D
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
I would smell like vanilla...in fact I really miss my vanilla scented body wash. The brand I buy discontinued that flavor so maybe I'll have to go find another brand that makes it.
Another good one is grapefruit: it always smells so fresh!
Cooking or Pastry classes you'd like to take
Thanks everyone for your comments! Really interesting!
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
Animal crackers..........
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
coq au vin. or warm lavender honey. aromatic and comforting!
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
@orlandodrknmnky: Don't feel too badly. When I was a barista at a chain coffee place (it was high school/college and I needed the money) I came home smelling like burnt espresso and spilled coffee and whipped cream. The problem was that, at the time, I had a Saint Bernard and she thought that I *was* food, and would lick me incessantly until I could shower and change!
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
I'd love to smell like brownies or oatmeal raisin cookies while they're baking in the oven. Unfortunately - the reality is - I usually smell like soup!! My boyfriend & I have a coffee shop where we sell a lot of homemade soups - we walked into the bank one day to talk to someone, sat down with her & she immediately looked up & said - "you guys smell like soup!" Not very sexy....makes you think of old people or something...
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
Yeah, okay anything with pumpkin I would immediately go for! How could I have forgotten that?
And maybe hot choclate with marshmallows (at least in the winter)...
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
Forgot to say the pumpkin styling creme is from the "Sexy Hair" brand.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
lemonfair:
At my local Supercuts styling place, they sell a brand of hairstyling products - the brand is "Sexy Hair Concepts" (www.sexyhair.com).
I have on my shelf at home here a little 4 oz. jar of (get ready...) "Pumpkin Whipped Souffle Styling Creme". Kid you not. Smells great and you need only tiny bit.
When I first saw it I smirked, but when I smelled it I fell in love.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
What a great topic! so nice just to read through and imagine all these smells (except cilantro ach.) probably fresh bread for a while, but I thing I'd be happier with strawberry for longer.
@moibec. pumpkin or grapefruit? I think I'd want to be sure about this before I went around smelling like pumpkin. But I'd do grapefruit.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
pot roast with gravy and mashed potatoes
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
@chisai -- It would be kind of awesome to smell like peposo.
Since cardamom is off the table, I'd go for caramel apples.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
Oops. Sorry. I just realized I posted the peposo in the wrong thread. Sorry about that. Moving on to Heat Up The House thread.
If You Smelled Like Any Food...
Is liquor a food? After a loooooooong Monday, I think I'd like to smell like amaretto or kahlua or a nice red port...
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Location: Texas
About: I currently work in healthcare, but I have ambitions of becoming a chef or owning a restaurant.
Favorite foods: I really enjoy lots of ethnic cuisine, but nothing extreme. Since I'm from Texas, I'm partial to my regional cuisines, like Tex-Mex and good BBQ.
Last bite on earth: Undecided, because I'm still young and there's a lot out there that I haven't tried yet.
Also, I think learning to make ravioli or dumplings would be fun.