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I love pancakes.
What are those things in the photo?
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Best TV Chef? Worst TV Chef?
Julia had some pompous cook on her show once. The snarky kid told her some obvious cooking 101 technique. In yet another display of her grace, Julia said "Oh, I didn't know that!" Well, OF COURSE she did know that but had too much class to dress down the arrogant jerk on tv.
Trader Joe's Torture: What one thing do you have to buy?
Cheese. Good selection. Best prices.
Not the coffee. They pre-stale it.
Which Plain Potato Chip Rules? What's Your Favorite?
I don't need a chip with a college education.
Utz Regular. Perfect.
Guacamole, from 'Techniques of Healthy Cooking'
No jalapenos. I like the g to be a counterpoint to the other spicy stuff on the menu.
And healthy? In moderation. Take a look at the fat content.
Philadelphia Armchair Eating: Fishtown
> Old-timers, however, prefer a crazy Philadelphia concoction — hot sausage with a fish cake smashed on top ..
Crazy to a new yorker.
It's a nod to Philadelphia Surf and Turf - which is a hot dog and a fish cake smashed on top made popular in the past by the now defunct Levi's. His variation is using sausage.
The best cheesesteak in the area - rather than a Philadelphia zip code is from Chick's deli in Cherry Hill, NJ. I'd rather have a roast pork Italian from TL, John's or DiNic's anyday though.
A McDonald's Pizza Happy Birthday
Looks disgusting.
But then again no more disgusting than that faux pizza from chicago.
What is your secret to great spaghetti and meatballs?
How to make the gravy not taste like that bottled crap.
I fry the meatballs before they take their bath. Then I fry the paste in the fond and residual drippings until it is dark red. After dumping the fried paste into the gravy I deglaze the pan with with red wine and add to the gravy.
For a long simmered gravy San Marzano tomatoes are not necessary. I use good old South Jersey Cento products.
http://cento.com/main.html
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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
Paula is a loving person and has fun everywhere she goes. I know many of her employees and she treats them well. She is wealthy now due to working hard and developing a skill that people value. She didn't expect to be a TV celebrity. She only wanted to support her family. You don't have to prepare her recipes or go to her restaurants. Chill out!
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
OMG, I haven't laughed so hard in years as I did at the ranting in this thread. Diatribes on punctuation, food police, psychological syndromes, sexual harrassment, and alcohol abuse, all thanks to one recipe. Paula must be laughing her diamond-encrusted, butter swilling, slightly smarmy, half schnockered wide-glide butt to the bank! I know I am (sans bank deposit slip). Thank you, all!
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
thank you for saying so, Cherubcrnp. that is actually the #1 thing that creeps me out about Paula Deen. she's a dirty old lady! if she were a male chef we could call that sexual harassment and it wouldnt be funny at all.
Trader Joe's Torture: What one thing do you have to buy?
They have cheap brie and those 100 calorie chocolate bars. Also, the dried fruit and veggie chips. Oh! There's also almond milk, trail mix, spinach pies when I'm too lazy to make my own...
Mario Unclogged: Restaurant Playlists
When i hear The "Lion's Song" from Lion King - I'm lookin for the 1st Tray of Wildebeast to arrive from the Kitchen --- :)
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
Don't eat the damn food if you don't like the content! You are not being forced to make these recipes, nor eat the food. YOU eat what YOU like and the rest of us mature adults will eat what WE like. I am sure that you have eaten a hamburger, french fry or doughnut in your lifetime....well, guess what, you have just eaten a fried cheese and butter ball. It's all the same thing, just a different flavor.
Remember, it is people like you and me who made her famous, not to mention her scrumptious recipes. There is no harm in eating food like this if you ingest in moderation.
Mario Unclogged: Restaurant Playlists
Why is it when I hear Brittany all I want to do is Drink ? Mario is great!
Mario Unclogged: Restaurant Playlists
I couldn't love Mario Batali more, I realy couldn't. I've never put much thought into the kind of music I listen to when I eat, but when I cook it's got to be loud: The New York Dolls, Iggy and the Stooges, The Ramones- you get my drift.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
bigassbob, all I can say is AMEN! When I began viewing this blog, I loved it. After viewing it daily, I have come to realize some, but fortunately, not all, claim to be serious foodies, while in reality are simply food SNOBS. Lighten up, people! We all are allowed to make CHOICES, and some choose to occasionally make a poor nutritional choice, just for a buttery/cheesy/creamy/chocolatey sensory satisfaction. We don't ALL just eat to live. How boring is that? I had no idea the food police monitored this so closely, yet the same people constantly bad mouth anyone who dares to be different, or shows creativity, no matter how bad the creation. Paula may not be my favorite food personality, but who am I ---- or you, to tear her apart? Save it for those more worthy. You all love and approve of Bourdain, who eats live snake hearts and all manner of strange things, but let that southern lady promote her love of butter and such, and you're ready to lynch her. Ya'll probably secretly have to hide in your closet to enjoy any type of goodie, after all the preaching you do. How much fun are you to live with? You may live long, but not well. Being the serious foodie I am, all this serious talk has me craving something decadent. Maybe I'll whip up a batch of Paula's Velveeta fudge, or her Gorilla cake, or her wonderful blueberry dumplings. Has anyone tried them? Yummy!
JudyV
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 3
Paula Dean can simply say the word "mayonaise" I practically burst into flames. She is unbearable, her recipes are down right irresponsible (and nasty). Have you seen The Lady's Brunch Burger recipe? Bacon and a fried egg, on top of a burger w/ a glazed donut serving as the bun.
I am not making this up.
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