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Padma Lakshmi May Star in Food-Centric Sitcom on NBC
Sure she's hot, but unfortunately, that's not enough to keep a show going.
I give it a week.
Oh wait, she was in Glitter? How can you go wrong?
Nathan's Hot Dog-Eating Contest Returns to Coney Island on July 4
@violetcassis - they have to keep it down or they are disqualified for a "reversal of fortune".
I once went to watch Sonya Thomas in a crabcake eating competition in Baltimore, and after she handily beat her competition, she was walking away with a plate full of more crabcakes, which she said she was going to have for dinner. (true story).
She actually gave the crabcakes to me and my friends because we had gone to root for her, and even made posters to cheer her on. The crabcakes were quite tasty, and Sonya was incredibly nice!
Mixed Review: Jiffy Pie Crust Mix
good to know! I love Jiffy's cornbread mix (if made with extra butter), so I would have been tempted to try this out too...
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Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
This would be delicious with bacon. :)
Padma Lakshmi May Star in Food-Centric Sitcom on NBC
Sure she's hot, but unfortunately, that's not enough to keep a show going.
I give it a week.
Oh wait, she was in Glitter? How can you go wrong?
Nathan's Hot Dog-Eating Contest Returns to Coney Island on July 4
@violetcassis - they have to keep it down or they are disqualified for a "reversal of fortune".
I once went to watch Sonya Thomas in a crabcake eating competition in Baltimore, and after she handily beat her competition, she was walking away with a plate full of more crabcakes, which she said she was going to have for dinner. (true story).
She actually gave the crabcakes to me and my friends because we had gone to root for her, and even made posters to cheer her on. The crabcakes were quite tasty, and Sonya was incredibly nice!
Mixed Review: Jiffy Pie Crust Mix
good to know! I love Jiffy's cornbread mix (if made with extra butter), so I would have been tempted to try this out too...
Serious Cheese: All About Cheese Knives
the best cheese cutter i have is the tensioned-wire style. Technically not a knife, but it is great for cutting uniform slices of cheddar and other semi-soft cheeses. (this one: http://tinyurl.com/oxbzrs )
Needed: a meal that would win a man's heart!
I won my gf over with my sushi, and sealed the deal with chicken marsala.
Dear AHT: Some Dude in Connecticut Is Ripping You Off
you should add an entry for "fatty melt" in wikipedia and urban dictionary.
Long Flights - BYOF?
We all know that bringing liquids from home is not allowed, but what about ice?
When you bring your sushi, how do you keep it cool? Can you load up your Mr.Bento with ice?
Why kosher salt?
Kosher salt isn't iodized, so it doesn't impart the weird iodine flavor that table salt has.
(we get plenty of iodine in our diets these days, so iodized salt really isn't needed anymore)
In Videos: Heidi Klum Goes Undercover in Pizza Prank
wow. she looks a lot more attractive with her hair up all casual, than with the straight hair during the interview.
Five Guys Burgers
It's like the In-and-Out of the Mid-Atlantic. Every one that I've been to serves the thin fries, fried in peanut oil. They don't get the fries in frozen either. There's always a sign in the restaurant that says where they got their potatoes from that day.
And the small fries size is more than enough for two people. They put a small cup in your bag, then scoop the fries into the bag. I think a large fry order would get you fewer fries, because the cup itself takes up more room!
The Linkery Burger with 'The Lot' in San Diego
There's a burger almost exactly the same at an Irish pub here (virginia) called Ned Devines.
It's damn tasty, and they do list the beet and pineapple on the menu.
Cooking with Kids: Funny Fortunes
my favorite one is one I got a couple years ago:
"For a good cause, wrongdoing may be virtuous."
I have it hanging on my fridge as the ultimate Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free card. :)
How-To: Four Ways to Debone a Chicken Wing
I use a different method, and only get one hand dirty. I eat the meat along the outside of the thin bone, then yank it out with my teeth, one side at a time. Then I eat the rest like a drumstick.
Bacon-Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches: A Lunchbox Favorite with a Twist
That might go well with Alton Brown's avocado ice cream (it was in a good eats episode)
Photo of the Day: The Perfect Bite
yeah, there are several ingredients too many in that "Caesar" salad.
Just Relocated to D.C., Need Help Sourcing Local Produce, Meat, Bread
to piggyback this thread, what about good fish mongers in the area? I'm particularly interested in the Northern VA area, and specifically for sushi-grade fish. The only places I know of are the asian markets (H-mart, grandmart), and the one fish monger in Great Falls (Cannon). Any others?
Marinating Beef in Beer or Wine Slashes Carcinogens
What kind of beer/wine would you recommend? Also, what other spices would you add to the marinade?
Asian Markets Attract Budget-Minded Chefs
I love H-mart (we also have a "Grand-mart" here in Virginia). It's where I buy my sushi grade salmon! I make sushi at home every week (I think that's really how I won over my gf), and the salmon is incredible.
It's also where I get my 20 pound bags of rice, 2 pound bag of wasabi (just twice the price of the 4 ounce can!) and durian! (just kidding about the durian. They have it there, but I sure don't want the smell of rotting death in my house!)
The Science of Cooking
I'm sure everyone that reads this site knows this, but if this stuff interests you, you have to watch Good Eats (on Food Network) with Alton Brown. It's basically stuff from the Corriher and McGee books, but in an amusing tv show.
It's by far my favorite show on that channel.
Romantic food
as long as you both stink the same, it's all good. Double morning breath, good. Double garlic breath, good.
Takeru Kobayashi Will Compete in Fruitcake Eating Contest
yeah, Joey Chestnut is the hotdog king now. Not the others, as far as I know.
Are they going to be broadcasting this on tv? I'd like to see it, as I'll be holed up at my parents' house with nothing better to do.
Pizza Burger, Straight From Disneyland Paris
yes, bacon of course. And a fried egg.
Pizza Burger, Straight From Disneyland Paris
Kick it up a notch at home by building the pizza on top of a krispy kreme donut
Mixed Review: Thanksgiving Cornbread
Jiffy is a great thing to have around in case of emergencies. I also love it in my favorite Thanksgiving side, corn pudding http://tinyurl.com/ygprkfc
I use cornbread in my dressing as well, but with other breads in the mix and lots of good stuff, so I make a very simpe recipe and leave it out for a few days to dry up. But for eatin' - it's real southern cornbread in a cast iron skillet cooked with bacon grease all the way!
Mixed Review: Jiffy Pie Crust Mix
I have used Jiffy Pie Crust Mix for fifty years. It is excellent! Anyone that can't get a perfect pie is not going to get one anywhere else. I am upset that I haven't been able to find it in our area now. Has Jiffy stopped making it or can I find it somewhere?
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
Had this at the Cheesecake Factory in LA. Was wonderful.
Did it at home, grilled the mushrooms and bun and than applied all the other stuff, including goat cheese and fresh basil and it was to die for!! Dave
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
We LOVE portobello mushroom burgers in our home and LOVE coming up with different ways to make them. Here's the last one we did!
http://mommiedawn.blogspot.com/2009/05/take-look-see-at-this-meatless-burger.html
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
A terrible way to ruin a perfectly good mushroom.
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
I've had one like this with a big slab of roasted red pepper, spinach leaves and goat cheese on onion kaiser. It was da bomb!
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
Carbs won't make you fat. You need them, your brain needs them. I am sure you know this. A lot of people (not saying you necessarily) think that carbs only come from bread and the like. But they are in dairy and more, so no need to eat those "bunless burgers" (whoever thought of that anyways?). Eat and enjoy and do so in moderation!
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
Nigella has a version of this she calls a "steak sandwich" that I love love love. Roast the cap in the oven with lots of butter, parsley, and garlic. When it's done, mop up the juices with your bread before you assemble your sandwich. Smear on some dijon, and apply to face.
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
Big mushrooms on a roll are not burgers. Ground meat patties on a roll are burgers. At least you put it in quotes.
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
That is a pretty fair suggestion. Though to be honest my main complaint is generally the extra carbs. I'm doing my best to limit them (not eliminate, I don't believe in dieting by malnutrition ;) ). So really, I just take the beans on the side, and make them the main course :)
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
@sarahdlr - Why not simply have some beans or lentils as a side dish? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think there are any rules that state your protein must come in the form of a main dish at every meal. You can more than make up for the loss of protein in the mushroom patty by including some protein filled side dishes.
You just have to move past the meat-and-potatoes mentality and think a bit more creatively.
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
This does look pretty good. However, my problem with this, as with so many vegetarian options, is the nutrition. You are taking the protein out of the meal and replacing it with...? In this case little to no nutrition in fact, in most cases something very carb based (rice 'loaf' for meatloaf, for example). Bean-based dishes are the main exception to that. It's one of the things I've found most disappointing as I try to bring more vegetarian options into my life. The protein is almost always lost...
Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom 'Burgers'
I also make a version of this "burger" and it's delicious... I do make it on the stove top for faster results.
And when I travel, I also like the ones offered at Wolfgang Puck's Cafe and Cheesecake Factory...
Padma Lakshmi May Star in Food-Centric Sitcom on NBC
It didn't work for Emeril and unless the US broadcast laws have been amended and the woman is completely naked in the show, it's not likely to work for her.
Padma Lakshmi May Star in Food-Centric Sitcom on NBC
Emeril did a show for prime time can you spell B A D!
Needed: a meal that would win a man's heart!
I know I'm late to contribute, but I wanted to share my story. When my fiance and I first started dating I won him over with leftovers! Our first date actually lasted longer than either of us had planned so I offered to make something when he said he was hungry. He said he was fine with leftovers. They happened to include Blue Cheese Macaroni and Cheese and he was smitten. Both with me and with the recipe.
The first meal he made me a week or so later on another date was amazing. Roasted Cornish Game Hens stuffed with wild rice and portobello mushrooms, mashed potatoes, perfectly sauteed green beans...it was fabulous. And he really won my heart by making an extra serving for my roomate who is a definite foody. He won her heart too and she gave me two thumbs up and told him that he had her approval. Six years later we're still cooking for eachother and together and planning a wedding!
Padma Lakshmi May Star in Food-Centric Sitcom on NBC
Padma, please pack your knives, and get the F#*! Off my TV!
Padma Lakshmi May Star in Food-Centric Sitcom on NBC
@Adam Glitter and Crossroads (the Britney equivalent) aren't as racy as Showgirls, thus the lesser following.
Padma Lakshmi May Star in Food-Centric Sitcom on NBC
@lisasav5: I think Erin wrote that with tongue planted in cheek. Also: Why is Glitter not celebrated in the same trashtastic way that Showgirls is? Or is it? Or is it worse than "so bad it's good"?
Padma Lakshmi May Star in Food-Centric Sitcom on NBC
Glitter does not give you acting cred!
Padma Lakshmi May Star in Food-Centric Sitcom on NBC
i love Padma on Top Chef, but unfortunately she is a bit monotone with her expressions...her highs and lows both come across as so chill. i'd be curious to see if she could show off a range of emotions.
In Videos: Heidi Klum Goes Undercover in Pizza Prank
You beat me to it...I just saw a notice of the west hollywood opening in a local blog...Im disappointed, Joe told me he was considering opening a branch in my marina neighborhoodmaybe the next one...love the fresh mozz pie...
In Videos: Heidi Klum Goes Undercover in Pizza Prank
its joes pizza in santa monica california...and as far as the joes pizza in park slope brooklyn, that pizzeria is not long affliated with the origianl joes pizza anymore, we just let them keep the name.obviously you can tell its not the real joes pizza.. the joes pizza locations now are in brooklyn on 1621 kings highway, 7 carmine st in new york , 111 broadway in santa monica california and the new one we just opened which is 8539 sunset blvd in west hollywood california..
so whichever one your closer to , come check us out..
Nathan's Hot Dog-Eating Contest Returns to Coney Island on July 4
We will be in for the July 4th contest to Kobayashi Shihan. Will we need to get to nathans very early, to get a good view.
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This would be delicious with bacon. :)