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The Ten Most Recent Comments By mrbillcoach

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Giordano's, a Stuffed Pizza Classic in Chicago

I've been doing the Chicago pizza thing since the '50's in my neighborhood, and at Uno/Due since the early 60's, so you'll know my bias. Giordono's lacks flavor in my book. The sausage is bland, the sauce is sweetly bland, and the cheese is just gooey. The crust also lacks character if you ask me and maybe you didn't. I love the crust at Uno/Due because it is crisp and has a bread-like crum I appreciate. It is the king, queen and all the court.
And there are at least several thin crust pizza establishments worth discovering. But it's not about thick or thin---it's about great and not. And Giordono's is a not for me.

mrbillcoach at 4:31PM on 06/17/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

as I read the posts I thought I'd be the first to ask Rick Bayliss. Then, the last one... Rick, what was the last thing you prepared without reference to Mexican tradition? Do you do it often?
No offense to your specialty--it's fabulous!

mrbillcoach at 11:23AM on 06/03/08

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Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'

Oil. almost any kind, depending on the use, but almost everything needs it.

mrbillcoach at 1:49PM on 05/25/08

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Cook the Book: Lidia's Italy

Of course the audience matters, but if I'm not sure it's always vegetarian today. Either Pasta with Raphael sauce or spaghetti puttanesca. Otherwise it's a go at the farmers' market. Either way dessert is ice cream with my famous peanut butter cookies. Always a hit. Enter me in the book drawing, please.

mrbillcoach at 4:19PM on 04/29/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

Ribeye!

mrbillcoach at 12:06PM on 12/27/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage

Smokedaddy in East Village, Chicago. I took my Texas native friend Mary there and she said, "I've known you all this time and you haven't taken me here before?" Two weeks is sometimes a long time.

mrbillcoach at 12:22PM on 12/25/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Bacon of the Month Club

Crisp. I cook it until it is still a little limp when raised. As it drains it gets perfect.

mrbillcoach at 12:43PM on 12/23/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Heritage Smoked Ham

Good, high quality Jewish rye bread! After that, it varies greatly. Stone ground mustard and swiss cheese. If the sandwich is hot, a slice of tmato and a touch of mayo are great too.

mrbillcoach at 1:37PM on 12/19/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Heritage Smoked Ham

The only necessary things are good Jewish rye bread and stone ground mustard. Swiss cheese is great and a nice slice of tomato with mayo if it's grilled. Don't forget the pickle.

mrbillcoach at 3:59PM on 12/12/07

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Cook the Book: 'The Bacon Cookbook'

I don't know, because I haven't had Paula Deen's Bacon wrapped Mac 'n' Cheese yet. But if I have to vote ti's the peanut butter and bacon sandwich.

mrbillcoach at 3:55PM on 12/12/07

Responses to Comments by mrbillcoach

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

Johnathan Gold: Where can I get good Mee Krob?

dikaryon at 6:31AM on 06/10/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

I would ask Alton Brown if he would come to my house to cook.

donnak4 at 11:33PM on 06/09/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

Rachel Ray
Is she ever unhappy?

rosannepm at 11:24PM on 06/09/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

Rachael Ray - Why do my 30 minute meals take longer than your 30 minute meals?

Luckybustert at 11:21PM on 06/09/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

Lets see, this question really has a few different answers. I would like to interview Alton Brown just because I love his show and want to see what he is like in real life. One of the most interesting people to interviews would be Paula Dean since she is such a character. Finally, if I had to pick someone purely on good looks (and probably good food too) I'd have to choose Giada De'Laurentes.

elangomatt at 10:44PM on 06/09/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

Paula Deen - Are the food/vacation specials you've done as fun as they look and where are you and your family going next?

katybug at 4:27PM on 06/09/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

i would interview martha stewart and i would ask her why she doesnt do anymore gardening on her show..i really miss that show marth stewart living show she had before she went to the big house :(

klp1965 at 3:32PM on 06/09/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

I would interview Duff Goldman from Ace of Cakes and ask him how he overcame his difficult teen years to become a successful chef and does he have any advice for teens who are struggleing.

penguin28 at 2:48PM on 06/09/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

Michael Ruhlman:

Tell the truth - how many times have you had to slap Bourdain around?"

or Anthony Bourdain:

"How do you resist shaving Ruhlman's head ala Season 2 Top Chef?"

HeyCarl at 2:15PM on 06/09/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

Gordon Ramsey-what's your favorite dish?

Jessilyn24 at 1:47PM on 06/09/08