Serious Eats: marmiller's Profile

Only if it's just right will I eat it - not too sweet, not gummy, cold, firm, with a perfect crust. I'll never again eat a bought one ('cause that's where I learned what I don't like about it).

marmiller at 9:26AM on 11/16/07

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Win Your Thanksgiving Turkey!

Not in the bird, not on the stove. I bake it as a casserole, using a favorite family recipe that is full of butter, sage, celery and onion. It's the best Thanksgiving smell for me!

marmiller at 11:04AM on 11/15/07

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Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?

I love pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, and I will eat butternut squash right out of the rind once it's roasted. I bake pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie in autumn, not really for the holidays so much. I generally love squash. I once made pies from a squash in Peru just because it was a novelty. These squashes/gourds are so big it takes two people to carry one. It's important to remember that pies aren't just a desert - they are often the main course, filled with meats, vegetables, and spices. My family usually has pumpkin pie around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but we also get tired of traditional holiday foods. Frequently, for Thanksgiving or Christmas, we will decide to have something different at the table. Last year we had an incredible Italian dish that my father prepared for Christmas, and I smoked chicken and baby back ribs for Thanksgiving. It didn't change the spirit of the holidays at all for us. So, I guess the important thing is that you enjoy what you cook and eat during the holidays.

dbryceman at 10:31AM on 11/13/09

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Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?

mmm pumpkin pie is fabulous and should never be forgotten especially on thanksgiving! save the pumpkin pie! :)

ahump2 at 1:15PM on 03/09/09

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Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?

I laughed so hard at this blog, because my mom used to make me pumpkin pies for my birthday instead of cake, because I loved it so much. I still do. It is the BEST part of Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for me. I love pumpkin bars, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin cheesecake. PLEASE DON'T GET RID OF PUMPKIN PIE!!!

julianne530 at 11:25PM on 11/16/08

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Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?

I haven't swooned over pumpkin pie yet, but I sure do like it served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

I want to swoon over it, though.

@Lippy: I must find that Beard pumpkin pie recipe with preserved ginger and brandy. I've got some Raynal V.S.O.P that needs a job.

Susquehanna at 5:46PM on 11/16/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

We have a winner!

And it's ... Phil W. Someone from Serious Eats will be contacting you shortly for shipping info.

Thanks to everyone who commented, and tune in again later today and throughout New Year's Day for a contest each day.

Adam Kuban at 12:26PM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

A bagel with a shmear & lox & fluffy, lightly scrambled eggs.

louweezy at 12:06PM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Bagel with fresh White Fish Salad.

nycfoodie at 11:49AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Brunch at Nan Bei He in Flushing...soy milk soup and flaky savory pastries

Floodgate11 at 11:37AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Pastrami smoked salmon w/ cream cheese on a bagel at barney greengrass, to get hammered steak sandwich and unlimited fosters at sunburnt cow or if really hungover burger at spotted pig

burnzes at 11:29AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

A long leisurely meal of Dim Sum at a boisterous Chinese restaurant.

winkyj at 11:28AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

cheese omelette & frites at Bistro Jardin or closer to home smoked fish platter & bagel at Barney Greengrass

jlipof at 10:56AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

It's a roaming brunch. The SuperHeeb (white fish, wasabi roe, cream cheese, on a flat bagel) from Russ & Daughters, followed by a red velvet muffin top or a blueberry scone and coffee from nearby Babycakes bakery.

zamogirl at 10:21AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Bagel, toasted, Cream Cheese, Lox, but I would be willing to try all of the above.

m0pngl0w at 10:09AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

I love a classic egg and cheese from the corner deli.

sabrina at 9:47AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

multigrain bagel with cream cheese, sable, tomato and capers...yum

irisl at 9:35AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Corned beef hash and eggs with lox and a bagel on the side!

schopie1 at 9:17AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Corned beef & cream cheese on rye.

vesmiller at 9:13AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Nothing beats fine smoked salmon on a quality bagel. Add cream cheese, red onions and capers--I'm in heaven!

beano at 8:08AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Bagels and lox with a shmear and slice of tomato. Bagel slightly toasted. oh, yum.

kdjmom3 at 7:55AM on 11/30/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Bagels and lox...come on, that's pretty easy.

But what I remember most about my stints in New York (which I was usually on vacation for, as I live in CT, so keep this in mind) is sharing half a dozen fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts with friends, followed up with our first Corona of the day (it was vacation!).

StarryRose at 7:50AM on 11/30/07

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