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10 Tips for Homemade Ice Cream Success

Good tips!! I made the mistake of only freezing my bowl for 6 hours and not chilling by ice cream mix and it never froze...I just ended up making chocolate mousse with it instead.

natalie2040 at 10:30AM on 06/30/08

In New Orleans, It's the Monday Muffuletta Conundrum

Thanks for the tip! I'm going to NOLA in August and can't wait to try the Muffaletta at Central Grocery. Muffalettas have to be the best sandwich invention ever...

natalie2040 at 12:19PM on 06/23/08

Your Typical Breakfast: Weekday and Weekend

I'm not an early morning person...so I like to wake up and leave the house for work in as short a time as possible. So I usally grab a Clif Bar or Luna Bar & run.

On weekends I love to get my pb & j fix. So I'll make whole wheat pancakes, and make a sauce with sauteed cherries and a dollop of peanut butter. Yum!

natalie2040 at 1:09PM on 06/17/08

Hell's Kitchen Dinner

Thanks for the replies! I can't wait to try them out.

natalie2040 at 12:44PM on 06/09/08

Of course she's not a 5 star chef, and I can't say I'm a huge fan of her recipes either....BUT the reason she's on the food network is that people watch her show! She appeals to a mass audience. Some people are being way too critical.

natalie2040 at 12:44PM on 06/09/08

50 Blogs from 50 States

Mine is from Florida...I have a combo of reviews & recipes
http://natnibbles.blogspot.com

natalie2040 at 1:49PM on 06/05/08

What Are Your Recipe Deal Breakers?

Anything that involves using yeast. Yeast = dough = rising time = way too long. I'm way too impatient for that.

and puppymomma...fish cheeks are really fish cheeks. But they taste great!

natalie2040 at 1:44PM on 06/05/08

I am getting married - but I need a menu

Congrats! I love these type of weddings, more casual & fun. I used to be a catering manager at a hotel and did a couple weddings that were cocktail hour type weddings. They were 3 hours long. The 1st 2 hours were hors d'oeuvres and the last hour was the cake cutting. If you're not serving dinner, I would definitely do it between lunch and dinner, like from 3 - 6. Also, you probably want to go a little heavy on apps since people are expecting to eat so maybe 10 pieces per person per hour. Wine & Beer is also a great way to go. For food, a fruit, cheese & veggie tray is always popular. You also might want to try a pasta station, pasta is pretty inexpensive, but make sure to get bite size pasta (no spaghetti or fettucine) so there is not any mess. I'd reccommend passing hors d'oevures so people won't pile them on to plates (they'll go much slower this way). The last wedding I went to (which was super fancy), they were passing mini burgers, which were the big hit! People LOVE mini-versions of things. I would pick around 5 different types of apps to pass, and make sure to include a veggie option, chicken, beef and a seafood.

natalie2040 at 12:20PM on 05/30/08

Hydrox Cookies Are Back, Temporarily, But Recipe May Be Changed

I didn't even know that they were gone...oreos rule!

natalie2040 at 12:13PM on 05/28/08

Best Three Seconds: Watching a Jucy Lucy Ooze Cheese

I'm not sure if it looks good or disgusting?

natalie2040 at 12:24PM on 05/13/08

What do you bring to lunch to eat at your desk?

I usually go to the grocery store on Monday during lunch and get food for the week. I usually buy a package of whole wheat tortillas, deli meat (usually turkey or ham), light cheese and some fresh fruits and veggies. I make wraps at work and it takes no time at all. Once in a while I buy the Amy's Organic frozen burritos which I like. I agree with the NO tuna rule! It stinks up the office.

natalie2040 at 1:42PM on 05/12/08

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

I'd like to add one in Florida...Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. They are a local chain that's the top choice for coal oven pizza in so fla. The toppings are fresh and I love the "burnt" crust! www.anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com

natalie2040 at 3:03PM on 05/09/08

San Francisco Chronicle's Michael Bauer: Five Great Bay Area Dining Experiences

I visited Napa and had the pleasure to dine at Bistro Don Giovanni (Unfortunately French Laundry was a little out of my budget). It was delicious, and they had an extensive wine list (what else can you expect in napa I guess). They also had the best dessert ever, The Bosconi Trifle...it was so good..I still remember the name!

natalie2040 at 1:32PM on 05/08/08

Peanut Butter and Jelly: A Serious Eats Special Report

I miss Fluffernutters! It was a college staple of mine.

natalie2040 at 3:51PM on 05/07/08

On Smashburger and Smashed Burgers in General

I'm a huge fan of The Counter, so I hope I get a Smashburger near me sometime soon. I love a good competition.

natalie2040 at 3:47PM on 05/07/08

Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites

Looks like the best "hot dog" ever! Everything is better with french fries.

natalie2040 at 3:43PM on 05/07/08

Throwdown: Chick-fil-A vs. McDonald's Southern Style Chicken

I became a die hard Chick-fil-a addict in college as well. As a true Chick-fil-a lover...I'm very glad to see it beat McDonalds.

natalie2040 at 1:35PM on 05/01/08

In New Orleans, It's the Monday Muffuletta Conundrum

I too believed the Progress Market's muffuletta to be better than Central's. I wasn't impressed with Serio's. Current favorite is Napolean House, preferable warmed.

omnivore at 12:45PM on 11/19/09

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza has a new location in my 'hood:
http://www.anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com/pinellas.html

Also some new locations in the Miami area: http://www.anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com/miami_dade.html

Fweety at 11:40AM on 10/22/09

50 Blogs from 50 States

Hello Wisconsin. Wisconsin comfort foodie blogging from http://www.simplecomfortfood.com The domain name pretty much states it, however no deep fried cheese curds. There is the Friday night fish fry though

daxphillips at 7:53PM on 10/07/09

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria in Atlanta (owned by Concentrics Restaurants--a small but growing empire of concept restaurants) is fairly recently opened. http://www.maxsatl.com/

Lorenzo at 12:22PM on 09/24/09

Throwdown: Chick-fil-A vs. McDonald's Southern Style Chicken

it would have to be hands down to chick fil a. take into consideration the quality of their food as well as price point, flavor and texture. i've had both. i was Extremely disappointed with mcdonalds (as always really). i'm not one for take out and fast food however knowing that chick fil a hand batters each breast, fresh (Actually Fresh!) is a winner. i worked at a mcdonalds - it makes no sense how they are comparable - to me its a sad sad copy cat. oh, PS...mcdonald's "southern style" chicken on a biscuit is also a joke.

hotwheels02 at 8:07PM on 09/12/09

Throwdown: Chick-fil-A vs. McDonald's Southern Style Chicken

I really hate pickles on a chicken sandwich period, no matter who makes it! I always pick them off!

jlew911 at 5:53PM on 09/11/09

Throwdown: Chick-fil-A vs. McDonald's Southern Style Chicken

Chick-Fil-A definitely has the better sandwich but McDonald's is not a bad second if you can't get to CFA! McDonald's is open later and on Sundays!

jlew911 at 5:52PM on 09/11/09

In New Orleans, It's the Monday Muffuletta Conundrum

Exactly!!! The same thing happened to me, the first time in New Orleans
.I had read of the "Great' Muffuletta sandwich of Central Grocery and was cahrged to go. Went on Monday and it was closed. We went to Frank's and liked it. The next day we made it to the Central Grocery. What a difference. The "Central Grocery" is the only place to get a Muffuletta, far superior to Frank's. The Muffuletta at central Grocery is the type of item you salivate and absolutely go Crazy for. Frank's is good, but you won't salivate for it. The Muffuletta at "Central Grocery" is a absolute "Masterpiece' and the ambiance is superior to frank's as well. To bad the "Owners of Central Grocery" are such "Miserable" "Grumpy SOBS" they truly are. We noticed it the first time we went and the 10 times of been there since on 6 trips to the great City of New Orleans. These people give Italian-Americans a bad name as far as personality is concerned, but the make such a incridble sandwich that you overlook their "TERRIBLE" Social Skills. These guys should be jumping up-and-down with joy for all the money they are making from loyal customers. The place is a "Gold Mine." Just go in, wait on line, get your Muffuletta, ignore their "Horrible Personalities," sit down and enjoy one of the Greatest Sandwiches on the Planet, the "Muffuletta' at CENTRAL GROCERY in New Orleans, LA...
Daniel, a Italian- American (Sicilian) New Yorker who Loves the great city of New Orleans and the Central grocery Muffuletta, dispite its MISERABLE PROPRIORTERS

hemypicasso at 1:21PM on 08/28/09

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

Delponte's Coal Fired Brick Oven Pizza a/ka/ CBO, 624 Brinley Ave., Bradley Beach, NJ. Fresh ingredients! Delicious!

Jen_from_NJ at 6:45PM on 08/01/09

Hydrox Cookies Are Back, Temporarily, But Recipe May Be Changed

Hydrox are far superior..Oreos hav a somewhat bitter aftertaste.
Also miss those pink and whitw /w coconut cookies Mallowpuffs.
Ate Hydrox all through '50's to 90's. Bought 16 pkgs. when they appeared
last anniversary year. They should be brought back as a holiday item
November/December..they'd sure sell.

kenneth k at 6:24PM on 06/27/09

On Smashburger and Smashed Burgers in General

I am traveling to Westminster to visit a friend and do some hiking. I plan on having my first Smashburger in a couple of days. I believe we are going to check out Jim's Burger Haven as well. Can anyone from the area recommend any other burger joints I should try?

BigWoollyMammoth at 11:48AM on 06/12/09

On Smashburger and Smashed Burgers in General

I LOVE SmashBurgers....these are like the old -time burgers you used to get at the old-time drive-ins with the car hops...remember those? I'm talking 'bout the 50's ... those burgers with the lettuce, pickles, and huge tomato slices on em....and the juice dripping down your chin...altho a lot of the juice with a Smashburger is from the tomato and the sauces on the bun...

I have always cooked burgers at home by smashing them once after they have been turned...but I like my burger meat COOKED...no red hamburger meat for me...my burgers don't turn out dry...but they also don't compare to a good Smashburger burger...LOL...I've always made the patty and put it on the griddle or in the pan then cooked them that way...I think I will start with a ball and then smash the next ones I cook at home...OR, I will just say, "Lets go to SmashBurger." They are truly delicious and delightful...and I am soooo happy they started here in the Denver area...

amethystlady2 at 3:26AM on 06/12/09

Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites

in holland a broodje americaan is filled with raw ground meat. ugh

jerkfaceirl at 12:56PM on 06/11/09

rochesternypizzaguy at 8:27AM on 05/12/09

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

Tony D's in Rochester, NY
http://rochesternypizza.blogspot.com/2009/03/tony-ds-corn-hill-rochester.html

katieeela - your reference to Joe Squared's "Rochester style" wings made me curious but from their website it looks like Joe Squared's wings are regular Buffalo wings. There is, arguably, a Rochester variant on the Buffalo wing but I've never seen them anywhere outside the Rochester area, certainly not by that name.

http://www.nypizzeria.com/locations.html

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

Seems your map is missing several in Texas that opened recently: some Grimaldi'seses and a fairly new chain called "Russo's NY Coal-Fired Pizzeria"

pizzalogist at 8:42PM on 05/11/09

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

Pompeii Pizza
2134 Park Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073

That's one's a local joint to me.

bytehead at 11:26PM on 05/10/09

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

Modern Apizza is wood oven I believe.

kirkharrod at 1:53PM on 05/08/09

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

Oh, and it was even featured on Slice. (Black Sheep).

Sakura at 11:05PM on 04/06/09

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

Minnesota - Black Sheep Pizza, 600 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN.

It's new, and our one and only!

Sakura at 6:29PM on 04/06/09

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

I ate at The Pie and it was very good but the service wasn't. I would go again.

pizzaviewer at 12:28PM on 04/06/09

Peanut Butter and Jelly: A Serious Eats Special Report

Happy PB&J day!

simplysandwiches at 4:58PM on 04/02/09

Sandra Lee

She's a hack and a snake-oil salesman. Sometimes her "russipees" do have potential, but then she'll add something ridiculous to them, making them sickeningly inedible.

But I have to watch. I don't hate her per se - I just see her for what she is and watch her for the snark value. That's pretty much all her show is worth.

BITTER at 12:21AM on 03/02/09

Sandra Lee

I just found this site and am glad I found other people who can't stand her show. I have only seen a few episodes but from what I've seen it's all tripe. When she does finish something she says "Your family will LOVE this!" but doesn't even taste her own food!! Every other food show I watch (and I am addicted to Food Network) the cook always tastes their cooking. The ONLY thing I've seen her taste is her drinks!

I've looked at her recipes and I have never tried them because they look and sound disgusting and when a cook can't even stand by their cooking to even taste it and pretend they're not trying to vomit, then why should I bother giving them ratings?

Greenfairy at 10:23PM on 02/13/09

Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide

Had pizza last night at Cassie's in Englewood, NJ. They most definitely use a coal oven. They have a sister location in Orangeburg, NY. Both could be considered NYC area - but should at least be on the national map.

pizzaPlease at 11:56AM on 02/08/09