Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
While my parents taught me the basics of cooking, my brother is the one who really opened my eyes to better cooking.
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Cook the Book: Nigella Express
Big ol' pot of chili (or similar type of dish) that I can modify as the days go by.
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Around the World in 80 Dinners'
England - Pub grub + ale
Germany - Beer gardens
Japan - Sushi + sake
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
I love lamb and deviled eggs and chocolate and jelly beans. Yummy!
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
Perhaps a burger from Mike's in Blacksburg, VA. Or if I want to go out in style, a Luther Burger or Hamdog. Or maybe a good supply of really good wings. Definitely good beer. Maybe some really good Lexington barbecue. Too many choices!
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Fortune Cookie Chronicles'
I used to have one saved, and it was great., but I don't remember what it said. But I remember that one the most, hence it was the most memorable. It probably had to do with happiness or friends or money or long life, maybe.
But I assure you, it was great. Probably happened to be really funny with "in bed" appended too.
Cook the Book: 'Panini Express'
The chocolate, brie, and basil on sourdough panini thing Giada made.
Cook the Book: 'Roast Chicken and Other Stories'
When I was much younger, a little kid even, my brother challenged me to a game of chicken, he on a plank of plywood on his skateboard, me on my big wheel. As we rolled toward each other he leaned to avoid the collision, and I not wanting to lose, steered toward him, hitting him and sending him off into the grass on the side of the road.
Or did you mean the bird? In that case, my friend and I still talk about the chicken wings I cooked up almost 12 years ago now. They were darn good, I tell ya!
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Trail of Crumbs'
I have found my new everything-will-be-okay food: vegetable chips + sriracha
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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
Actually, I am not a cook! My mother made wonderful meals, but I have never had much interest in cooking. My husband enjoys cooking and He would enjoy Anna's cookbook that is filled with elegant, no-fuss meals! My mother-in-law can put together a great meal in minutes using what is on hand. She is definitely my husband's mentor. Please enter us in your cookbook drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
i remember watching julia child and being totally fascinated by her creativity when i was younger. and my mother was a cajun and could whip up something fantastic with the blink of an eye. now, i love ina garten--everything i make from her books or show is delicious!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My grandmother! She could cook just about anything.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
I must say that my culinary mentor is the internet.... which in essence.... is all of you! I love to eat out at new restaurants and have loads of fun coming home to "surf" for recipes of the tastiest dishes that I have come had the pleasure of eating. The internet is such a wonderful place..... it is like having access to everyone's kitchen! Thanks to all of you!
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