maryofdoom’s Profile
Recent Comments
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
I love the Candy Blog at http://www.typetive.com/candyblog/, because I love candy.
PWC and Smitten Kitchen are also solid favorites around these parts. I've made PW's rosemary onion rolls twice already and am already looking for excuses to make 'em again.
Cook the Book: 'The Craft of Baking'
Hmmm...probably my mom's apple crumb pie, for which I have the recipe written on a butter-stained index card somewhere. Although I really don't need it, at this point.
Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'
Because it is delicious. And because it makes almost everything else delicious, too.
See more comments by maryofdoom ยป
Recent Posts
maryofdoom hasn't written a post yet.
Recent Favorites
maryofdoom hasn't favorited a post yet.
Recent Polls
maryofdoom hasn't answered any polls yet.
Recent Quizzes
maryofdoom hasn't taken any quizzes yet.
Recent Comments | Response to Comments
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Although your fast-casual list doesn't include Tokyo Joe's, I'm a big fan (even after working at one for almost three years). It's like the Chipotle of Japanese food.
I can only hope their plans include eventual nationwide expansion, because I miss my combo bowl, half rice half noodles, with broccoli and teriyaki sauce.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
I love the Candy Blog at http://www.typetive.com/candyblog/, because I love candy.
PWC and Smitten Kitchen are also solid favorites around these parts. I've made PW's rosemary onion rolls twice already and am already looking for excuses to make 'em again.
Cook the Book: 'The Craft of Baking'
Hmmm...probably my mom's apple crumb pie, for which I have the recipe written on a butter-stained index card somewhere. Although I really don't need it, at this point.
Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'
Because it is delicious. And because it makes almost everything else delicious, too.
Cook the Book: 'Mrs. Rowe's Little Book of Southern Pies'
Success? I would say my vegan chocolate peanut butter cupcakes, which won "Best Frosting" at a vegan dessert contest. Either those, or the strawberry-rhubarb crumble I whipped up for an emergency party that was just perfectly balanced between tart and sweet.
Hamburger America: Tessaro's in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I love Tessaro's. Since moving out of the city and into the suburbs, I don't get to go there nearly enough, but it's comforting to know it's there.
Like joeqboo, I always look at the whole menu, and then always order a burger with creamy blue cheese. And a side of broccoli and cauliflower, so that I can feel somewhat virtuous.
Hoagie Haven in Princeton, NJ: Phat Ladies, Chocolate Cheesesteaks, and Happy Undergrads
I visit my cousins in NJ every year for Thanksgiving, and I've found that a hot Fat Darrell from the grease trucks will cure almost any Thanksgiving hangover. So very, very delicious.
Cook the Book: Bottega's Limoncello
I made a batch of limoncello last year that turned out incredibly well - so well that my Italian uncle demanded the recipe and wouldn't leave me alone until I gave it to him.
The ingredients were lemon peel, simple syrup, and 100 proof Smirnoff. I let the peels soak in the first bottle of vodka for 40 days, added the simple syrup and another bottle of vodka, and waited 40 more days. I also found that simply peeling the lemons was sufficient - I didn't want to strain little bits of zested lemon peel out of the final product.
The recipe I used takes a little more time, but it's seriously delicious.
Snapshots from Iceland: Cutest Skyr Container Ever
I love skyr! I so want to go to there. Like, right now.
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
Something with artichoke hearts, which I love. And not necessarily spinach-and-artichoke-with-cheese-and-mayo like so many bad restaurant appetizers. Maybe some chicken, red peppers, pesto...now I'm getting hungry. :)
Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'
Definitely either Irish soda bread or my mom's special whole-wheat bread, which she made when we were growing up and which I hated at the time, but cannot possibly eat enough of these days.
Spiced Rum: It's Not All About the Captain
I made limoncello for Thanksgiving last year. It was insanely easy and the end result completely kicked Danny Devito's ass.
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'American Cheeses'
I tried a really good blue over Thanksgiving - unfortunately, I can't remember the name of it. But it was wrapped in Sauternes-soaked grape leaves (I think). Very delicious.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
Cheese and mayo. Though cheese and apple butter (on crusty bread) is good, too.
my boyfriend doesn't eat eggs.
I can't stand plain cooked eggs either. (Strong taste aversion since, like, fifth grade. Even the sight of an omelet makes me nauseous.)
Pancakes are good, though. Also French toast, provided it's not too soggy in the middle when it's done. And waffles.
When in doubt, include bacon.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
The kind that my seriously kick-ass fiance cooks for me. :)
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
Cheese and mayo, though cheese and apple butter is also delicious. And good crusty bread is essential.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates
One restaurant here in Pittsburgh makes a "chocolate-caramel candy bar" dessert that is INSANELY GOOD.
But I also like the homemade caramel fudge that a co-worker brought to our festive holiday gift exchange. Yum yum yum.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
Cheese and mayo, but cheese and apple butter are also good choices.
Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box
Cochinillo (flattened, roasted suckling pig) in Segovia, Spain. The award-winning chef (seriously - he had medals) cut it with a plate, to demonstrate how tender it was.
Either that, or the first time the Future Husband cooked me bacon. Mostly because he cooked it for me, mind you.
10 Strange Gourmet Foods
A coworker of mine brought some durian in to work for us to try. I only ate a little bit, but another coworker helped himself to a big bite. He later said, "That's not a flavor that I would see out."
I got an equal mix of onion and melon, and hoo boy, did it ever linger.
Cook the Book: 'Baked, New Frontiers in Baking'
Chocolate. Anything chocolate. I still have a weakness for it, to this day.
Dark Greens...Will they ever be yummy?
I respect that all the commenters here are providing you with slow-cooked greens recipes, but have you tried kale chips? Rip up some kale into chip-size chunks, toss it with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and kosher salt, spread it on a cookie sheet, and roast it at 350 degrees until they're crispy, turning every five to ten minutes or so.
Even though the boyfriend hates most veggies, a batch doesn't last longer than about twenty minutes in my house.
Alien Fruits and Vegetables
Another durian person here. My vegan friend at work came back from NY with a whole durian and brought some in for us to try. I only had a little bit, but that was more than enough.
Ours wasn't so bad...okay, the smell was bad, but the taste was equal parts onion and melon. Not overwhelmingly horrible.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Ranch spinach dip, with Triscuits and sourdough bread.
Alternately, vegan-friendly gingersnaps, which are made with pumpkin and lots and lots of spices.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
That brewery would be BreckEnridge, not BreckInridge.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Hate to say this, but Chipotle's is WAY overrated! Everytime I get a burrito it always packed with too much rice and not enough meat and veggies! And the ingredients aren't really flavorful and don't come together when eating.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Beau Jo's is vile. For a city that's supposedly the healthiest in the country, Beau Jo's pizza is a gutbuster abomination.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Alexholyk - Agreed. I came upon this article while looking up all of the chains that started in Colorado, and it really is pretty crazy. Chipotle, Qdoba, Einstein Bros, Noodles, Quiznos, Smashburger, Tokyo Joe's (you'll see about this one), etc. I love the denver food scene. Recently there was an article in a local mag about the top 100 dishes in the city, and I'm writing a blog about eating every one of them and my review of each:
www.musteatdenver.com
jko
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
THANKS YOU SE!!! While I was living in Denver, I kept wanting it to get some national recognition for... something or other, I didn't really know. But now, living in NY, you totally hit the nail on the head with some of these (although you might mention the ubiquity of Panera and all the independent restaurants with brand name-quality style in Denver AND Boulder...). I miss it all - and Greystone Meadery is the greatest! I second the notion that Colorado deserves some dedicated food blogging!
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
As a Denverite living away from home, I am so glad to see Denver food getting some recognition. I enjoy, appreciate and most of all miss all the tasty offerings listed here but you are missing out if you have never eaten at Snooze....
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Could this be the start of Serious Eats featuring Colorado and its gems in addition to all the other great features? There certainly was a lot missed and would be happy to help.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
I recently moved from Denver to St Louis and didn't think Denver really had a unique food trend. Reading this article reminded me that I've eaten Chipotle, Noodles & Company and drank Fat Tire just within the last four days. Also ate at Beau Jo's on my last trip home. I miss Colorado...
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Yay, Denver food. I am also puzzled at the failure to mention Tokyo Joe's or Thai Basil. But really excited that Pablo's Coffee got a (small) mention. Check 'em out, they make the BEST coffee ever!
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Although it's in Fort Collins, not Denver, you can't talk about Colorado craft brewers without mentioning New Belgium Brewing Co - the best beers in the state. And for a huge selection (75+) of tap beers, specializing in microbreweries and imports, you can't beat the Falling Rock Tap House on Blake St in LoDo, near Coors Field.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
I am popping down to Denver this weekend and no trip there would be complete without breakfast at Snooze. And maybe a second breakfast at Mona's.
Denver is THE PLACE for breakfasts!
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
Yay for a Denver post! I used to think Denver didn't have much going for it in the way of unique food offerings, but then I started to travel more and realized how hard it was to find fast-casual food outlets (Chipotle, Tokyo Joe's, The Spicy Pickle, Noodles, etc.) and decent green chile anywhere else. You can find anything you want here, as Denver's "Crossroads of the West" location pulls in good representatives of all types of food cultures.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
I love Chipotle's burrito bowl with rice, chicken, black beans, extra pico, cheese and sour cream.
Unique Food Trends: Denver, Colorado
As a New Mexican living in Denver, NM definitely gets the claim on the green chile cheeseburger.
Even though the availability of green chile in CO is much better than any other non-NM state, it's still no where near that of New Mexico. That being said, NM Red and Green are becoming a standard of CO food. I can get green chile on my Sonic cheeseburger :)
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Hard to choose. I started out in food blog land with I Was Just Hungry.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Thank you for participating, and congratulations to our winners:
nmallory
RossS
merckurybubbles
Sharon H.
wwe11
Winners have been notified by email and also appear on our Contest Winners page.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Divine Caroline is one of my favs
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Serious Eats and The Wicked Noodle. Looks like a lot of people like Smitten Kitchen, so I'm going to have to check that out!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Serious Eats & Chocolate & Zucchini.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Serious Eats and The Wicked Noodle. Looks like a lot of people like Smitten Kitchen, so I'm going to have to check that out!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Serious Eats and The Wicked Noodle. Looks like a lot of people like Smitten Kitchen, so I'm going to have to check that out!
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
I like Serious Eats of course. I also like Smitten Kitchen.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
My favorite food blogs are this one and Culinate.
Recent Posts
maryofdoom hasn't written a post yet.
Recent Favorites
maryofdoom hasn't favorited a post yet.
Polls
maryofdoom hasn't answered any polls yet.
Quizzes
maryofdoom hasn't taken any quizzes yet.
Although your fast-casual list doesn't include Tokyo Joe's, I'm a big fan (even after working at one for almost three years). It's like the Chipotle of Japanese food.
I can only hope their plans include eventual nationwide expansion, because I miss my combo bowl, half rice half noodles, with broccoli and teriyaki sauce.