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Cook the Book: Molto Batali

my husband and our friends -- out of all of us i'm the only one that really cooks (and enjoys it) so inevitably i end up hosting all of the big feasts. luckily i like it that way! :)

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Candy a Day: Whoppers

agree that they have turned bizarrely waxy and un-chocolatey tasting. serious letdown because whoppers were always my favorite!

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Are you a serial table changer?

i say yes, ask to change your table if it will make for an uncomfortable meal and you'll be unhappy the whole time. for example -- in the middle of winter in the first table right next to the door and you get an icy blast every time someone comes in. or if it's a size problem (like @omnomnom i have a tall husband and his legs don't fit in some crammed tables). obviously i understand i may have to wait if i choose to not sit in the table i've been originally assigned to.

that said i do REQUEST specific nice tables if i am returning to a place i've been before when i MAKE the reservation, but i certainly don't expect to get said table every time.

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McDonald's true or false question...

i lived basically above a mcdonalds in madrid, and when i was tired and hungry yes i would get a chicken sandwich and a mcflurry (must roll the r's saying fluRRy obviously! ;) ) the euro mcdonalds really did seem to be of better quality than what i've had stateside. the menu was certainly different than the US one so it is a different experience no matter what.

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Cook the Book: Molto Batali

my husband and our friends -- out of all of us i'm the only one that really cooks (and enjoys it) so inevitably i end up hosting all of the big feasts. luckily i like it that way! :)

From Sweets

Candy a Day: Whoppers

agree that they have turned bizarrely waxy and un-chocolatey tasting. serious letdown because whoppers were always my favorite!

From Talk

Are you a serial table changer?

i say yes, ask to change your table if it will make for an uncomfortable meal and you'll be unhappy the whole time. for example -- in the middle of winter in the first table right next to the door and you get an icy blast every time someone comes in. or if it's a size problem (like @omnomnom i have a tall husband and his legs don't fit in some crammed tables). obviously i understand i may have to wait if i choose to not sit in the table i've been originally assigned to.

that said i do REQUEST specific nice tables if i am returning to a place i've been before when i MAKE the reservation, but i certainly don't expect to get said table every time.

From Talk

McDonald's true or false question...

i lived basically above a mcdonalds in madrid, and when i was tired and hungry yes i would get a chicken sandwich and a mcflurry (must roll the r's saying fluRRy obviously! ;) ) the euro mcdonalds really did seem to be of better quality than what i've had stateside. the menu was certainly different than the US one so it is a different experience no matter what.

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Bread Baking: Fast Buttery Buns

@dbcurrie, hilarious typo -- " I will be loose and gooey." !! :)

all jokes aside thanks for this recipe, i can't wait to try it!

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Boston: Top Four Tapas at Toro

i'm going to have to go to toro again -- i lived in spain for two years, i'm obsessed with spanish food, and this place should be totally up my alley. in fact i automatically love any tapas place just because it gives me good memories, even if the food itself isn't stellar. but when i went in february i was totally disappointed, ESPECIALLY by the corn. maybe it was just an off night, because everyone else seems to really love it. i shall have to experiment with another visit ;)

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Sponsored Giveaway: Enter to Win Tervis Products

my favorite cup is a set of four champagne coupes my mother got at a thrift store for me when i was moving into my first apartment -- they are etched with a bamboo design and totally annoying to use (like a martini glass they tip out liquid easily) but i love them!

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Hard Taco Shells: Yea or Nay?

NAY. they break, they taste bad, there is no point.

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17 Lobster Rolls We Love in the Northeast

i am both happy and sad to see neptune on there, because the food is amazing, but it's one of those no-reservations-make-you-wait-twenty-minutes-in-the-TINY-space-in-front-of-the-door-ignoring-you-then-acting-totally-annoyed-while-telling-you-the-wait-for-a-table-is-two-hours (on a monday at 2 pm) kind of place, which pisses me off when i just want to walk in and say hey, how long is the wait?, and decide in ten seconds whether i want to stay -- but am basically standing on top of the people at the first table because there's nowhere to stand.

however, i am quick to forget all of the above once i'm seated ;)

/endrant!

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But it seems so easy...

totally agree with rice, which is mortifying. also pretty crappy at making whipped cream and meringues -- i manage to overbeat both. my skill set makes no sense.

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Goodbye, Dumpling

all my condolences for your loss. thank you for sharing dumpling with the SE community and know that we are thinking of you.

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New York Style Pizza

late to the party obviously but finally made this tonight -- regardless of a small pizza-peel-to-pizza-stone mishap, it was so delicious i was shocked.

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The French Macaron?

@thebigtrain2000 here here.

if i say "macaron" i'm not being elitist, i'm saying it because saying "macaroon" often implies the soft coconut (and also delicious) cookie.

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Cook the Book: 'Food Trucks'

the short rib tacos, kogi, or when i was in college it was manoush's pretzels with onions.

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How to cook a spiral ham?

i agree with the other commenters re: the timing on the package -- i always go half of the time they say or less. after all, it's already cooked so you're just warming it through.

if you want crusty glaze on it as well, i favor a quick high heat (like two minutes) or broil at the end. but baking it like they suggest on the package just leaves you with tough overcooked (and somewhat anemic looking) slices.

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No wedding cake -- a new trend???

i think it depends on what you like and what you want -- i got married in france last year with a piece montee (aka croquembouche) because 1) the patisserie there didn't MAKE traditional wedding cakes and i married someone whose family is all french and 2) i don't really like cake (ESPECIALLY not fondant). also, this was a budget wedding and we felt spending money on a fancy cake was not a big priority.

if you like white cake with white frosting, have that! if you like chocolate pudding, well, have chocolate pudding.

the one trend i see in weddings that i like is adding more of the couples' personalities as opposed to rigid traditions. and that is a trend i appreciate -- i'm sick of going to weddings in ballrooms with forgettable food and dancing to YMCA! :)

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Guinness Week: Beeramisu

made it for st. patrick's day mostly because i thought it was funny, not expecting much -- i was shocked at how good it was! the flavors echo the original in a surprising way.

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Enter to Win a Copy of the 'Alinea' Cookbook

olive oil gelato. not exactly molecular gastronomy, but hey i don't have a cookbook to teach me! ;)

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham

just good quality butter, on REALLY good bread and a little dab of mustard.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

the pork belly sandwiches at animal in LA . as the waiter said, they're "like eating a cloud."

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Which Frozen Vegetables are Acceptable?

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how to pull together a meal with disjointed courses

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Thomas Keller's fried chicken?

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What to make with a food processor?

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sending a package to my mom for mother's day...

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From Serious Eats: New York

megannesta answered "I never want to see or hear about a goddamn cupcake again." to Do You Care About Cupcakes?

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megannesta answered "Ham" to Do You Make Ham or Lamb on Easter?

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megannesta answered "Trader Joe's" to What's Your Favorite Grocery Chain?

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megannesta got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cheese?

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megannesta got 70% correct on How Much Do You Know About Hot Dogs?

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