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The only time I went to Stars restaurant in San Francisco, I had Edna Valley Chardonnay for the first time. Not the most obscure wine now, but at the time, it was a revelation to me.

jocelyng at 2:52PM on 09/02/08

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@ joannabar: JB Prince has a bunch of laser thermometers, including this one with a range of -4° to 605° F. You can also find them on Amazon.

tressa eaton at 11:52AM on 10/19/09

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any other ideas about where to find that laser thermometer?

joannabar at 11:11AM on 10/19/09

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Ah, another reminder that the Food Network has removed almost every show that involved demonstrating great food for home cooks.

lemonfair at 6:48AM on 10/12/09

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The infrared thermos are great! you'll need one with a really wide range. Some you find at a hardwear store arent great for food because they only measure temps over 100 degrees...you want want that will go negative and way past 100 degrees. They start at about $100.00. Some even come with a attached probe to be able to read the internal temps of food as well.

Chef316 at 12:26AM on 10/12/09

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The Chocolate King! Gotta love him!

jlewfoodie at 12:42AM on 10/10/09

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Hey, that's my classroom! :D I want a laser thermometer :(

VerySmallAnna at 12:18AM on 10/10/09

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@jocelyng: In the paint or tool dept. at Home Depot or any similar store.

porchetta at 1:58PM on 10/09/09

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Cook the Book: Italian Plum Cake

I made this recipe and while delicious, the cake was very dense. I also make Marrian Burros' plum cake, which is similar but quite light. Combining the two recipes (the ingredients are almost the same), I got an even better plum cake. The almonds in the above recipe really improve the cake.

pmondrian at 9:30PM on 09/12/09

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Cook the Book: Rosemary Olive Knots

I've mixed olives and rosemary into bread dough, but using it as a sort of filling sounds pretty tasty. Hmmmm....for some reason I'm thinking that a little bit of walnuts or pistachos, chopped finely, would be interesting in there as well.

dbcurrie at 12:53AM on 09/23/08

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olive bread = good bread!

gorzd at 9:18PM on 09/22/08

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Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'

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Lucy Baker at 12:32PM on 09/08/08

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A glass from a $100 Bourdeaux. I do not remember the name sadly.

hungrylikethewolf at 11:31AM on 09/08/08

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My first taste of Shiraz at a company Christmas party almost ten years ago - Thierry & Guy Fat bastard.

schnitzel at 10:23AM on 09/08/08

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1995 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon during a small wine tasting event at the winery in Napa Valley

sdeas at 10:05AM on 09/08/08

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Right after I was married we were wined and dined by my husband's new boss and at that meal I ordered my first ever glass of white wine. That was the best glass of wine I've ever had!

blueviolet at 9:53AM on 09/08/08

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The memorable glass of wine I had was with my friend at the opening of a pizza restaurant.

lilyk at 7:44AM on 09/08/08

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A glass or two of Santa Rita Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon while flying in 1st class on American Airlines to NYC just to have my hair cut.

atreau at 5:00AM on 09/08/08

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Bishop Creek Dessert Wine from a local winery

kohndr at 3:35AM on 09/08/08

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When my oldest son was born, a friend brought a bottle of wine to the hospital and we toasted his arrival in paper cups. That was the best wine I ever had.

kathleenyohanna at 1:47AM on 09/08/08

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at a new years party, i can't remember what it was called but it was great!

samanthapayntr at 1:13AM on 09/08/08

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Certainly the most memorable glass of wine I ever had was when I went to the Biltmore estate with an old lover - the one that got away - and after just a perfect day we stopped and sipped a desert wine from the Biltmore Estate there in the garden. The sun was setting, the garden was in full bloom and intoxicating, and the win hit the spot.

skullaria at 12:55AM on 09/08/08

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I don't remember the name of my most memorable wine but I know it was a red wine. My aunt served it for Thanksgiving one year. I was so surprised that they let us kids have wine. It was delicious.

agsweeps at 12:30AM on 09/08/08

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I vividly remember this one - I took the train down from New Haven to NYC during my last week of college for a little tryst. We went to Shade (that crepe place on Sullivan Street in the West Village) and he ordered me a glass of a St. Emilion; I had never tasted such good wine (especially having been a college student and therefore accustomed to bottles of wine that was under $8) and was totally smitten (with both the wine and the guy).

charm city cupcake at 10:57PM on 09/07/08

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