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Rome Report: The Greenwich at 00100 Pizzeria
This was one of my favorite places in Rome. The trapizzino and suppli were so delicious. Plus we discovered a wonderful Italian craft beer. The only drawback is that it's so small, I wish they had some tables.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife
Shun's chef knife
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage, Chicken, and Steaks
Kreuz Market in Luling, TX
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Rome Report: The Greenwich at 00100 Pizzeria
This was one of my favorite places in Rome. The trapizzino and suppli were so delicious. Plus we discovered a wonderful Italian craft beer. The only drawback is that it's so small, I wish they had some tables.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife
Shun's chef knife
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage, Chicken, and Steaks
Kreuz Market in Luling, TX
A Cookie A Day: 'One Sweet Cookie'
I am making a number of different items including Russian tea cookies, Mexican hot chocolate cookies, Flour's recipe for rice krispie bars and red velvet cake balls.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage, Chicken, and Steaks
Kreuz Market in Lockhart, TX
Soda: The Pepsi Throwback Throwdown
I don't often drink soda but will almost always get a bottle of Mexican Coke in a restaurant if they have it, which is not unusual here in Texas.
Airport Food That Doesn't Suck
Urban Taco in DFW's Terminal C is pretty good. I really like their chicken tinga tacos.
Rome: Pizzarium
I absolutely love this place and went twice during our trip to Rome. So delicious and so many imaginative combinations! It was hard to decide which ones to try and then when we would go back in to get something, there would be more types coming out of the kitchen. Some of my favorites were prosciutto with mozzarella and mushrooms, mozzarella with potato, and fresh ricotta with baby zucchini and mint.
Chicago: An Evening At Aviary
We went to the Aviary on a recent trip to Chicago and really enjoyed it. The Blueberry and On the Rocks were particularly impressive.
Dallas: Smoky Half-pounders Done Right at Kenny's Burger Joint
Kenny's burgers are awesome and his ribs are also quite tasty!
SE Staff Picks: Our Favorite Cheeses
Idiazabal, Port Reyes blue, Comte Marcel Petite, burrata, Vacche Rosso parmigiano, Cypress Grove Truffle Tremor.... I love cheese and love to sample new ones.
New to NYC Burger Chains: The Counter, SmashBurger, Go Burger, and Elevation Burger
I've tried Smashburger, Elevation and The Counter here in Dallas and agree with you completely! I love Smashburger and their burgers are consistently messy and delicious. I wanted to like Elevation but they fell short on execution.
Bake the Book: 'Miette: Recipes from San Francisco's Most Charming Pastry Shop'
Biscottificio Innocenti in Rome.
SE Staff Picks: Our Favorite Food Souvenirs to 'Smuggle' Home
I have brought back Jamon Iberico from Spain; foie gras, cheese, chocolate and macarons from Paris and craft beer from Rome.
Also, when i go back home to NY (I live in Dallas now), I usually bring back smoked salmon from Russ & Daughters, bialys from Kossar's, doughnuts from Doughnut Plant and a box of Tastykake's butterscotch krimpets.
A Guide to UK Chocolate Candy
I love Munchies and Cadbury Caramel. The first time I went to the UK, my friend (who had lived there for a couple of years) made sure she stocked up on British chocolate before we left. I kept wondering why she was buying Cadbury when you can get it in the US. On the flight back she gave me a bar and then I realized why! Creamy and delicious.
Luckily I don't live too far from a store that stocks these goodies although I always have a hard time finding Caramel in stock!
Have You Switched to Iced Coffee?
I drink my coffee iced year-round. Although I live in Dallas, i still get comments about it from strangers in the winter.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage
Kreuz Market in Lockhart, TX.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Russ & Daughters Brunch Package
Sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese.
Cheese and Beer Go Together Better
My boyfriend and I went to a "Beer vs. Wine Smackdown" class at Scardello cheese shop in Dallas. For us, beer won every time!
Ohio Farmer Lee Jones, Cultivating Commerce
What an amazing story! I wish I could visit too.
No Oven Required: Tastykake-Inspired Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies
I still love Butterscotch Krimpets and luckily, now that I live in Dallas, there are a few places I can find the individual packages. Otherwise, I rely on my brother in NJ to mail me a few boxes now and then.
He told me they have Butterscotch Krimpet water ice now at Rita's...while I'm not sure it would be good, I wish I could try it!
Thanks for the recipe, I look forward to making it.
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San Diego: Pigging Out at Carnitas' Snack Shack
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Paris Mushroom Salad with Lemon, Parsley, and Parmesan
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Los Angeles: East Meets Beef at Fuku Burger
Posted by Damon Gambuto, December 21, 2011 at 11:30 AM
How to Make Crème Fraîche (in One Easy Step!)
Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, February 15, 2011 at 7:00 AM
Philadelphia: Pan-Fried Juicy Pork Buns at Dim Sum Garden
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Los Angeles: The Secret is Out: Mar'sel Makes One of the Best Burgers Around
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National Sandwich Day: 31 Sandwiches We Love in America
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The Food Lab Thanksgiving Special: Ultra-Crispy Roast Potatoes
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Dinner Tonight: Ferran Adrià's Caesar Salad
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Tres Leches de Coco (Coconut Tres Leches Cake)
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Cook the Book: Mac and Cheese with Soubise
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Cook the Book: Pan Sauce for Roasted Chicken
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Dinner Tonight: Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo Tacos with Queso Fresco
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laurak answered "Ick, I Don't Like Nutmeg. " to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
laurak answered "Reese's Peanut Butter Cups" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?
Poll posted by Lee Zalben, October 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM
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