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What Is Superman Ice Cream?
I grew up in Florida and saw it there. I'd say the flavor it most resembles is bubblegum. I was not a fan.
Frozen meals: yay or nay?
Not anymore. The aftertaste and smell that comes from the plastic and cardboard creeps me out.
Cook the Book: 'Rustic Fruit Desserts'
Strawberry rhubarb pie. No others need apply. I have loved it since I was a child and my mom would pick up a pie from Publix on Friday nights.
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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook was the Frugal Gourmet Cooks Italian. I was 7 and hijacked it from my parents' cupboard before picking out a recipe that involved chicken thighs, white wine, cream, and capers. It was delicious and I still make the dish!
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
I grew up in Florida and saw it there. I'd say the flavor it most resembles is bubblegum. I was not a fan.
Frozen meals: yay or nay?
Not anymore. The aftertaste and smell that comes from the plastic and cardboard creeps me out.
Cook the Book: 'Rustic Fruit Desserts'
Strawberry rhubarb pie. No others need apply. I have loved it since I was a child and my mom would pick up a pie from Publix on Friday nights.
"Too much" cheese- 4 types in my fridge
High class mac and cheese with the gouda and goat. Roasted tomatoes (split romas tossed with olive oil and garlic and roasted on 250 for 2 hours) topped with the gorgonzola.
help me remember the name of this puffy snack!
Czken, oh lord, I know the things you're talking about -- the rasher of bacon chips. I know longer remember the brand, but I love them. I also love -- love! -- the snacks that are shaped like, and supposedly taste like, sausage (cajbaika), and also the ones that taste like chicken and potatoes. I don't know what weird chemicals they use to produce that flavor, but I don't care. They are like salty heroin.
What would you do with really ripe bananas?
Banana bread pudding with rum sauce, my friend.
Roasted Rice Powder
Cool, thanks. I think I'll try the home recipe, as I have sticky rice in the pantry.
help me remember the name of this puffy snack!
I've seen something like this in Asian countries. Any chance it's Asian? I've also seen it in the Czech Republic, where they were called something like Arasidy Puf or Arasidy Tycinky.
Needed: a meal that would win a man's heart!
I have won hearts with drunken Thai noodles and steamed broccoli with yuzu and garlic.
Anyone know what's in the Green Sauce at Pio Pio Rikko?
I'm pretty sure pepitas are involved.
Costco Will Accept Food Stamps at Two NYC Locations
JerzeeTomato, your comments are idiotic. The Costco membership fee is $50, but the food savings from shopping there over the course of a year equal far more than the membership fee. Which means that, if the impoverished family receiving food stamps can scratch up the $50 fee (which the government does not and will not pay for), then that family can actually make taxpayers' money go farther on their $200 or so per month in food stamps, thus (possibly) obviating the need for further increases in assistance. Why should a poor family have to pay $5/pound for hamburger at Fairway here in NYC when they can get it for $2/pound at Costco?
And the ability to pay $50 PER YEAR for a Costco membership doesn't mean that family doesn't deserve food asistance! The ability to pay $50 doesn't meant they don't need the $2400 or so they get for the year. And there are a lot of reasons why poor people might want a Costco membership. For instance, I am recently unemployed and don't have a penny to spare at the moment, but I pay for a Costco membership in part because of the food savings and in part because I don't have vision insurance and it's the absolute cheapest place for me to get eyeglasses.
And lastly, let me add that your comments about people who "have a slew of kids" are hurtful and ignorant. Most people on foodstamps don't have a slew of kids. Food stamp recipients range from the single to families to the elderly -- some of them have suffered misfortunes, and some of them are just plain struggling.
Sesame Cupcakes
Ooh, the ginger's a great idea. I'm going with orange-ginger, i think. Thanks guys!
I Caved In and Ate Grocery Store Fried Chicken - Yuck!
You clearly were not eating Publix fried chicken, which is pretty much poultry crack. God, that stuff is so amazing.
Cook the Book: 'Bottega Favorita' by Frank Stitt
Penne with ricotta, lemon zest, bacon, and spinach. Lots of cracked black pepper. Replace lemon zest with a dash of balsamic if you like.
Served: The Ballsy Waitress
I have been one of those customers! Sometimes, particularly when it's a big group of peope, the math gets wonky and the tip gets miscalculated. The one time it happened, the waitress did exactly what you did. We took a look at the bill and a look at the tip, and then realized we were shorting her a well-earned $20. I was so glad she spoke up -- I would have hated to be an inadvertent miser. I always pride myself on giving decent tips because I know that serving is a tough job.
Has Anyone Had Sister Schubert's Rolls or Marshall's Biscuits?
Oh yes. My Floridian mother swears by Sister Schubert's breakfast rolls. We are particularly fond of the orange ones, though the blueberry are also spectacular.
Serious Screwup?
It will probably taste just fine -- maybe it will have a slight olive taste, but as long as you're OK with that, it's good. Taste if later on today and if you're concerned, I would add several chopped up, sauteed garlic cloves and about a half cup of red wine. Those are both flavors that will go with the rest and will help tone down the olive flavor.You can also try adding half a teaspoon of dried thyme leaves or a few bay leaves.
Not anywhere near the worst screwup I've heard of!
Grocery Ninja: Crisp, Golden, Buttery Roti Prata—the Asian Croissant
Oh god, the simple roti prata. How I miss it! I spent half a year in Singapore as a law student and ate one several times a week. With a little dish of that rich curry sauce -- I'll take it over a croissant any day. Every day!
McDonald's Big Mac, The AHT Review
Yeah, I too read this review seriously until the very end and was disappointed when I saw it was a joke. I mean, listen, Big Macs cannot compete with the burgers from Corner Bistro here in NYC or the Vortex in Atlanta (pimiento cheese burger, oh my god). But they have their place and every 5 years or so I want one, because they are their own type of deliciousness.
Way to snark, AHT.
Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'
From my college days: a small block of chevre melted into either jarred or homemade marinara sauce (Barilla is best if you go with jarred). Garnish with torn mint and basil leaves and serve with two-buck chuck cabernet and a green salad.
Serious Cocktails: A Lousy Tipper Walks Into a Bar ...
I tip a dollar a drink. It's true that the bartender is both preparing and serving me the drink, unlike a waiter, but 1) there's a lot less skill to squirting gin and then tonic into a glass than there is to preparing me lobster ravioli and 2) it's not like she's got far to go or much to remember per customer. I might be more inclined to tip two bucks or more if I order a drink which requires some skill to make, like a real margarita or a long island, but gin and tonic or beer is about as complicated as it gets for me. I appreciate that on busy nights it's difficult to juggle drinks orders at a bar, but of course on busy nights the bartender will be making more money if everyone follows the dollar per drink rule.
What is your "give up" meal?
Black beans and rice with a fried egg on top. Sour cream and hot sauce if you want to get all fancy about it.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Blues
I agree with the comments above that you should switch to thighs. They are much juicier and tastier, for not much more fat and calories. Also thighs are all but impossible to dry out, which makes them more versatile.
But if you absolutely must use chicken breast, try to get free range chicken or even heirloom breeds. Because they have smaller breasts (not bred for maximum breastage and allowed to run around outside), the flavor of the meat is deeper.
SPAM spam SPAM spam SPAM.... what to do?
Why can't people admit they like Spam?
I like it. It's salty and meaty. What's not to like?
You know, if Spam came from another culture, we Americans would be just fine eating it. The only reason we're ashamed is because it comes from our own Depression-era culture, when everything was green Jello-o salad and olive loaf.
Spam and eggs is good. Or a spam sandwich where you've cut half inch think slices of spam, fried them for a few minutes on each side, and then layered them with mustard and tomato on good rye bread.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
I received The Joy of cooking as a wedding present. garrettsambo@aol.com
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
my first cookbook was one i got from school...it was with all the students favorite recipes...
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
It was a Strawberry Shortcake cookbook that had recipes for sandwiches and other easy recipes.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
it's actually kind of sad. My freshman year of college I worked at the corporate HQ of Fanny Farmer candy shops and for our Xmas bonus we all got a copy of the new Fanny Farmer cookbook ..... so my first cookbook was the Fanny Farmer cookbook.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
Better Homes And Gardens, but I grew up with my mom's Betty Crocker cookbook.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook was Betty Crocker's. It had all the basics and I still own it today.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
A collection of recipes that my mom made based on my observations
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook was one from our church. I know, not top quality. I rarely turn to cookbooks as a new cook because of the vast information on the internet. I would enjoy having a few cookbooks in my collection, though.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My Mother in Law got me a 5 ingredient cookbook that had horrible recipes which basically combined 5 canned foods into one dish meals. Revolting.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
mom's ratty old Joy of Cooking!
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
The first cookbook that I ever received was a book of photocopied recipes my grandfather made for me of all the traditional Italian recipes that my great grandma used to make for her family. There are some wonderful recipes in there too. From homemade tortellini, to antipasto that has to sit jarred for a year before you can eat it (to let the flavors meld).
The sad bit is that I rarely use it because so many of the recipes are so labor intensive and large.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My now-husband bought me the New York Cookbook when I started college, which turned me on to so many of my favorites today!
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
When I was small, I used my mother's Betty Crocker cookbook. When I married, she gave me one of my own and I use it still, although a host of other cookbooks have joined it on the bookshelves.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook was Betty Crocker's Cookbook that was a 5-ring binder.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook was the Company's Coming Kids Cooking cookbook - Company's Coming is really big where I'm from (Alberta, Canada), but even when I venture to another province, no one's heard of it! I don't think I made too much from it... there was a pretty good fudgesicle recipe though :)
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My Mother gave me my first cookbook which was Betty Crocker's and I still have it today. I also gave one to my son when he moved out on his own. It's a great basic cookbook that anyone can use.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
We had the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book growing. Plus a binder with tons of 3x5 cards neatly written by my mother and grandmother. My favorite was cooking from recipes on my mom's index cards.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
I remember looking through cookbooks, many of them, off the shelves when I was a kid. No one stands out.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
There was pretty much only one cookbook in the house growing up in my Chinese household (which my mother never cracked open) and it was the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. The first recipe I ever made was probably tuna casserole one Thanksgiving when my sisters and I decided to do as the Americans do and add to our standard hot pot feast. How things have changed!
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook was the Little House on the Prairie Cookbook. I didn't cook anything out of it, but it recreated the recipes from the books I loved.
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
Unfortunately, I can not remember the name of the Cook Book Given. But I do know who gave it to me. My Aunt Sandra gave me the cook book for my Baby shower 24 years ago. She wished me a long and happy life. Aunt Sandra died 4 years ago..and although I cannot find the cookbook through many moves I do treasure the sentiment
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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
The old-school Betty Crocker cookbook!
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
I own a ton of cookbooks, but my very first one was "The Montana Cookbook".
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My first cookbook was the Frugal Gourmet Cooks Italian. I was 7 and hijacked it from my parents' cupboard before picking out a recipe that involved chicken thighs, white wine, cream, and capers. It was delicious and I still make the dish!