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From Serious Eats

Top Chef: What It's Like to Be a Diner at the Taping

Padma rules. I can't stand the other TC's that have had other hosts.

kvmolen at 6:34PM on 02/04/12

From Serious Eats

The Vegan Experience, Days 7, 8, and 9: A Bit of Nutrition

@redfish Yes, yes, yes.

kvmolen at 6:31PM on 01/23/12

From Serious Eats

Foodisphere Erupts Over Paula Deen Diabetes Announcement

No one "deserves" an illness, but it's disgusting that Deen had known this for years and teamed up with a pharm company. Ugh...just, ugh. That's all I can say.

kvmolen at 6:00PM on 01/19/12

From Recipes

Vegan: Chilaquiles with Pepitas, Charred Corn, and Black Beans

I'm certainly not a vegan, but dang, this sounds fabulous.

kvmolen at 11:46AM on 01/18/12

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Bread Baking: Pepper and Jack Beer Bread

Posted by dbcurrie, August 23, 2011 at 4:45 PM

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Cook the Book: Spinach Pie Quesadilla

Posted by Caroline Russock, June 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM

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Cakespy: Funfetti Pancakes

Posted by cakespy, January 24, 2011 at 10:30 AM

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Tortellini with Yogurt, Mint, and Smoked Paprika Oil

Posted by Blake Royer, November 24, 2010 at 3:00 PM

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Recent Polls

From Slice

kvmolen answered "A month" to What's the longest you've gone without eating pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 16, 2010 at 9:45 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

kvmolen answered "I'd scope the place out first to see if it seemed clean." to Would You Eat at a 'C' Restaurant?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats

kvmolen answered "15-20 years old" to When Did You Learn to Cook?

Poll posted by Lingbo Li, August 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From Serious Eats

kvmolen answered "Spit out the seeds." to How Do You Eat Your Watermelon?

Poll posted by Lingbo Li, July 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM

Recent Quizzes

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kvmolen got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Hot Dogs?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 3, 2010 at 6:30 PM

From Sweets

kvmolen got 50% correct on What's Your Ice Cream IQ?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM

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Recent Comments

From Serious Eats

Top Chef: What It's Like to Be a Diner at the Taping

Padma rules. I can't stand the other TC's that have had other hosts.

kvmolen at 6:34PM on 02/04/12

From Serious Eats

The Vegan Experience, Days 7, 8, and 9: A Bit of Nutrition

@redfish Yes, yes, yes.

kvmolen at 6:31PM on 01/23/12

From Serious Eats

Foodisphere Erupts Over Paula Deen Diabetes Announcement

No one "deserves" an illness, but it's disgusting that Deen had known this for years and teamed up with a pharm company. Ugh...just, ugh. That's all I can say.

kvmolen at 6:00PM on 01/19/12

From Recipes

Vegan: Chilaquiles with Pepitas, Charred Corn, and Black Beans

I'm certainly not a vegan, but dang, this sounds fabulous.

kvmolen at 11:46AM on 01/18/12

From Serious Eats

New Column: Meet the Kitchen Apprentice

Wow. Very excited to read this column!

kvmolen at 11:42AM on 01/18/12

From Serious Eats

Super Bowl Giveaway: California Avocado Gift Box for Guacamole-Making

Is there a bad way to eat an avocado? Seriously, they're the best!

kvmolen at 2:53PM on 01/16/12

From Serious Eats: New York

A Sandwich a Day: 'Grilled Cheese' at Five Guys

Wow...I never considered what a deal the grilled cheeses are at Five Guys. Thanks for the tip!

kvmolen at 11:58AM on 10/31/11

From Slice

Poll: How Do You Remember School Cafeteria Pizza?

I refused to eat pizza for the longest time because I assumed it all tasted as garbage-y as the school cafeteria's. Little did I know!

kvmolen at 11:13AM on 09/13/11

From Serious Eats

6 Twists on the BLT

I'd eat a BLT on a pair of flip-flops.

kvmolen at 11:06AM on 09/13/11

From Serious Eats

Rosa Parks' Uncovered 'Featherlite' Peanut Butter Pancakes

I always find that peanut butter coats the well of a silver spoon quite nicely. :)

kvmolen at 6:17PM on 09/08/11

From Serious Eats

Staff Picks: Our Favorite Cereals

Honey Bunches of Oats with Pecans--hands down. And the further you get to the bottom of the box, the better. That's where all those delicious clusters hang out.

kvmolen at 10:15AM on 08/31/11

From Recipes

Cook the Book: Roasted Carrot and Ricotta Gnocchi with Herbed Butter

This looks like one of those recipes that's a bit time consuming but totally worth it!

kvmolen at 12:01PM on 08/24/11

From Serious Eats

Jiffy Raspberry Muffin Mix + PB = Super Easy PB&J Muffins

I'm in grad school, and those .39 cent boxes of Jiffy are going to be a lifesaver for my stipend-dependent budget! Thanks for posting this.

kvmolen at 9:32PM on 08/18/11

From Serious Eats

Best Food You've Had at a Music Festival?

Sadly, I've never come across any spectacular music festival food yet. But my quest will continue!

kvmolen at 7:18PM on 08/16/11

From Recipes

French in a Flash: Tagliatelle with Zucchini Flower Pistou

Everything about this recipe just seems so...right.

kvmolen at 6:28PM on 07/21/11

From Serious Eats

Weekend Cook and Tell Round Up: Picnic Provisions

I need that quinoa salad. Especially because it's (approximately) 1,205 degrees outside in the Midwest.

kvmolen at 10:50AM on 07/21/11

From Serious Eats

In Salads Named After Political Scandals: Watergate Salad

I'm waiting for the Weiner Salad.

kvmolen at 10:43PM on 06/15/11

From Serious Eats

A Sandwich A Day: The 'Phyllis' at The Local Yolk in Austin, TX

Phyllis is my grandma's name. And let me tell you, she would most definitely approve of this sandwich. Yum!

kvmolen at 1:38PM on 06/14/11

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Guy Fieri Food'

I swear I watch his show just to count how many times he utters "money" or "Flavortown." Hilarious.

Anyways, speaking in Fieri language, ribs are my vehicle of choice that take me to Flavortown.

kvmolen at 5:42PM on 06/13/11

From Talk

Fruit on a Sandwich?

Strawberries and balsamic chicken= awesome sandwich.

kvmolen at 11:11AM on 06/11/11

From Serious Eats

Is $5 Too Much To Pay For a Coke?

That's crazy! I hardly ever buy drinks in a restaurant. I'm usually always the "oh, water's fine with me" diner.

kvmolen at 6:41PM on 05/20/11

From A Hamburger Today

How to Make Grilled Patty Melts

I'm breaking into grilling season with this recipe!

kvmolen at 7:08PM on 05/19/11

From Talk

Food you like that everyone else seems to find disgusting

Liverwurst. Amazing on rye with a swipe of mayo and crisp lettuce leaf. No one else will touch it, though!

kvmolen at 1:44PM on 04/30/11

From Chicago

Chicago Essential: Extra Sauce and Extra Cheese Make Pequod's Extra Awesome

Their thin crust pizza is incredible, too. Ahh, I could definitely go for a slice right now!

kvmolen at 8:07PM on 04/27/11

From Recipes

Cook the Book: Yucatan-Style Slow-Roasted Pork

I imagine you can toss this in the slow-cooker for 8 hours on low and not add any liquid since pork shoulder is a fatty cut of meat.

kvmolen at 10:47PM on 04/07/11

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From Recipes

Bread Baking: Pepper and Jack Beer Bread

Posted by dbcurrie, August 23, 2011 at 4:45 PM

From Recipes

Cook the Book: Spinach Pie Quesadilla

Posted by Caroline Russock, June 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM

From Recipes

Cakespy: Funfetti Pancakes

Posted by cakespy, January 24, 2011 at 10:30 AM

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Tortellini with Yogurt, Mint, and Smoked Paprika Oil

Posted by Blake Royer, November 24, 2010 at 3:00 PM

From Recipes

Eat for Eight Bucks: Pupusas con Curtido

Posted by Robin Bellinger, March 9, 2010 at 7:45 PM

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Bay Scallops

Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, March 5, 2010 at 4:15 PM

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Dinner Tonight: Jacques Pépin's Spicy Ginger and Lemon Chicken

Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, February 22, 2010 at 4:30 PM

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Jacques Pepin's Crusty Chicken with Mushrooms and White Wine

Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, August 24, 2009 at 4:45 PM

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Barley Risotto with Cauliflower and Red Wine

Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, January 29, 2010 at 4:15 PM

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Dinner Tonight: Beginner Almond Shrimp Curry with Tomatoes

Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, January 25, 2010 at 4:30 PM

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Dinner Tonight: Shrimp Tikka Masala

Posted by Blake Royer, January 19, 2010 at 5:30 PM

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Dinner Tonight: Mediterranean Poached Eggs

Posted by Blake Royer, December 17, 2009 at 4:30 PM

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Polls

From Slice

kvmolen answered "A month" to What's the longest you've gone without eating pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 16, 2010 at 9:45 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

kvmolen answered "I'd scope the place out first to see if it seemed clean." to Would You Eat at a 'C' Restaurant?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats

kvmolen answered "15-20 years old" to When Did You Learn to Cook?

Poll posted by Lingbo Li, August 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From Serious Eats

kvmolen answered "Spit out the seeds." to How Do You Eat Your Watermelon?

Poll posted by Lingbo Li, July 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM

From Serious Eats

kvmolen answered "Diet" to Do You Prefer Regular or Diet Soda?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, June 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM

From Serious Eats

kvmolen answered "Sunny-side up" to How do you like your eggs?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 16, 2010 at 7:30 AM

From Serious Eats

kvmolen answered "Basically #2 but with a crunchy (usually from toasted breadcrumbs) layer on top." to How Do You Like Your Mac and Cheese?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, February 24, 2010 at 7:30 AM

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Quizzes

From Serious Eats

kvmolen got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Hot Dogs?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 3, 2010 at 6:30 PM

From Sweets

kvmolen got 50% correct on What's Your Ice Cream IQ?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM

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About kvmolen

Website: http://thecollegeculinarian.blogspot.com

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About: College student and budding foodie.

Favorite foods: Mediterranean cuisine and BBQ. Not together, though!

Last bite on earth: A really, really, REALLY good burger.