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Seriously Italian: Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts
oh my -- given how i'm pretty much obsessed with Gina's almond olive oil cake (and so is everyone who tried it) - i will have to make this. I hope she publishes a cookbook soon - I would absolutely love one!
Serious Grape: Pinotage, the Wine for Coffee Lovers
i've been a longtime fan of Pinotage and have been drinking it a lot, but particularly, I enjoy it at Thanksgiving - it goes really well with turkey!
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
I'd want to start with a fresh corn with she-crab bisque (from The Hominy Grill in Charleston), followed by some braised short ribs (Jerry's in Soho) and in-season tomatoes with sea-salt, and for dessert, i would want a pumpkin-bread-pudding with chocolate chips. To seal the meal shut, I'd have a cup of lapsang souchong tea and a burnt caramel with sea salt chocolate (from The Chocolate Room in Park Slope).
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Momofuku Bakery & Milk Bar: It's Damn Good, Damn It!
not sure i agree with the thoughts on the compost cookie - i thought it was phenomenal!! and my friend who got other cookies, agreed that the compost cookie was the best of the bunch!
Seriously Italian: Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts
oh my -- given how i'm pretty much obsessed with Gina's almond olive oil cake (and so is everyone who tried it) - i will have to make this. I hope she publishes a cookbook soon - I would absolutely love one!
Serious Grape: Pinotage, the Wine for Coffee Lovers
i've been a longtime fan of Pinotage and have been drinking it a lot, but particularly, I enjoy it at Thanksgiving - it goes really well with turkey!
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
I'd want to start with a fresh corn with she-crab bisque (from The Hominy Grill in Charleston), followed by some braised short ribs (Jerry's in Soho) and in-season tomatoes with sea-salt, and for dessert, i would want a pumpkin-bread-pudding with chocolate chips. To seal the meal shut, I'd have a cup of lapsang souchong tea and a burnt caramel with sea salt chocolate (from The Chocolate Room in Park Slope).
Are Chef Brands Inherently Evil?
While i don't think ill of the branding, I do have a certain soft spot for restaurants that keep things simple, small, local. Blue Hill is a good example, as are Anissa and Prune. I think that something magical gets lost when restaurants/chefs become 'chains' and empires.
Grocery Ninja: Marinated Slippery Jacks
Hi, i love "maslyata" and grew up on them in Russia - my parents would marinate their own (and pick their own too!). Anyway, "maslyata" don't just mean "buttery ones" - "maslo" in Russian can be used for "butter" or "oil" - you would use "slivochnoye maslo" to describe butter as "slivochnoye" means "of the cream". If you had olive oil, sunflower oil, etc, you would use that word description in front of "maslo". I've always thought that the term Maslyata referred to the slipperiness of the mushroom - its cap is slick and slippery as if it's been oiled. And I think they're that slippery when you find them in the wild. I can always check with my Dad (the master mushroom picker of our family) to see if they're so "oily" in their natural state.
Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in L.A., N.Y., and Everywhere: Where's Your Favorite?
I have to say that I make a pretty mean grilled cheese, with Fontina/Gruyere blend, a thin slice of apple on a nice sourdough bread. I also like to do a cheese sandwich with a slice of onion and a slice of tomato as well. Perfect rainy day food!
Cook the Book: 'Pure Dessert'
Apple or hazelnut anything. Pies, tarts, apple coffee cake - I have just written up about a spanish apple cake i just made with Calvados. Baked apples or apple butter. I was thinking about trying to make an apple/cardamom flavored creme brulee or an apple sorbet, even though the weather is turning for the colder.
What's Your Go-To Weekday Breakfast?
Ronnybrook Farms Plain Yogurt (not low fat - full blast, baby!) with a spoonful of blueberry jam. I also quite like farmer's cheese with some raspberry jam, but it's only the farmer's cheese that's made my parents' local Russian grocery store.
Is There a Lemon Sorbet You Love?
I don't like Sharon's Lemon Sorbet at all - and lemon sorbet happens to be my favorite frozen dessert... so... i don't enjoy haagen daz either - because it tastes more like ice cream than sorbet. Ciao Bella, is really good, I think... But nothing beats making your own at home! It's unparalleled.
Häagen-Dazs vs. Ben & Jerry's: Which Are You Down With?
curiously enough, i find both to be overly sweet, however, were i to choose, i would stick with Haagen Dazs.
i do, however, prefer to just make my own!
Momofuku Bakery & Milk Bar: It's Damn Good, Damn It!
We visited Momofuku with my son's friend who is a student in New York. We were leaving later in the day for a 600 mile drive and wanted some food that would help relieve the tedium. As we were there on a Sunday, we were able to purchase volcanoes and added some compost cookies to the order. The volcanoes were out of this world - the compost cookies almost as good. My only regret is that I didn't purchase more. I am thankful that I have enough reasons to visit NY frequently in order to try everything else on their menu.
Seriously Italian: Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts
I made these for Easter and everyone was eating them like popcorn! I served a honey butter on the side and they were super easy to make.
Seriously Italian: Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts
These are delicious. Just made a batch for breakfast. Make sure to add the vanilla to the liquids - it got left out of the directions.
Seriously Italian: Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts
@jeanmarieok: Hi! Yes, they will keep very well, even a couple of weeks, in an airtight container.
Seriously Italian: Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts
She has a cookbook, I made the cover recipe, YUM!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Dolce-Italiano-Desserts-Babbo-Kitchen/dp/0393061000/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238014961&sr=8-1
Seriously Italian: Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts
Do you think these would store well for 3 or 4 days? I'd love to make these ahead to have on hand for graduation weekend, when I'll have a houseful of guests for breakfast for 4 days.
Seriously Italian: Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts
Gina -
You are a phenomenal chef. Love that you are providing weekly posts and recipes for Serious Eats, but will you ever bless us with the recipe for your Pistachio and Chocolate Semifreddo??? Please have pity on us mere mortals who cannot experience the bliss of eating your desserts on a regular basis at Babbo!
Seriously Italian: Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts
Sassy Radish - she does have one! Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen!
Seriously Italian: Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts
I just made some anise sponge toasts for Mr Tomato to take to his morning meeting today. I topped them with a festive pink drizzle for spring. Memories of my Nonna. Thanks Gina.
Serious Grape: Pinotage, the Wine for Coffee Lovers
I just recently discovered Pinotage at my favorite Ethiopian restaurant here in Chicago - I'm hooked. The bottle they serve is Fairvalley http://www.capewine.com/fairvalley_pinotage.htm and on top of being delicious (fruity with a cheesy/creamy finish) it benefits a co-op farm in South Africa. $10 at Whole Foods! Definitely check it out.
Serious Grape: Pinotage, the Wine for Coffee Lovers
I am a big fan of Pinotage, though I don't drink coffee at all. For inexpensive Pinotage, I recommend Hill & Dale, which is usually under $10. For higher end, the Kanonkop, around $35 or so, is fantastic.
You can find great info on Pinotage at Peter May's "The Pinotage Club", a blog devoted to just Pinotage. http://pinotageclub.blogspot.com
Serious Grape: Pinotage, the Wine for Coffee Lovers
Variaas, when you're up for a splurge try the Fort Ross. Linda and Lester Schwartz are picky, picky about their grapes and the Sonoma Coast climate seems to be capable of producing very good Pinotage. Will it ever catch on hugely over here? Maybe not, but I like this bottling very much.
Serious Grape: Pinotage, the Wine for Coffee Lovers
I usually go with the Indaba Pinotage. It's a great grape, but I'm skeptical as other countries start to grow it outside of South Africa.
Serious Grape: Pinotage, the Wine for Coffee Lovers
I've never had any, after reading this I will see if I can find some tonight. Thanks Deb.
Häagen-Dazs vs. Ben & Jerry's: Which Are You Down With?
Well, since I can't eat sugar ice creams any more, it's all about the politics for me. I still haven't forgiven Pillsbury/Haagen Dazs for declaring war on little ol' Ben & Jerrys. I also like weird ice cream, so flavors like Phish Food and Chunky Monkey charmed me.
Hmm, I'll have to experiment with my Bamix, some cream, and some xylitol. Mango Chutney/Pecan, anybody? Avocado?
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
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Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
If I knew it was my last meal I would like to have prime rib, baked potato with sour cream, sauted vegetables and chocolate. Chocolate for sure. Having your family around will make it taste even better. Thanks for the contest.
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
I'd want my best friends around, and we'd eat steak. Really really good steak. Prime rib or delmonico with a red wine and beef reduction. A delicious spinach salad. Some interesting fruity dessert, like the orange cardamom roasted pineapple we had at Solo. Yum.
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
well, last supper would be on the beach, Cape Cod,served to us...
tacos for my son and a plethora of seafood, cooked all different ways, for my husband and myself...
with a delicious salad, and dessert of creme brulee, sundae or apple crisp for my son.
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
Salmon with goat's cheese and a mixed green salad.
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
With my daughter and wife -Porterhouse steaks, Potato salad and lemon meringue pie
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
My last supper would have to involve my dearest family and friends. Also, because I've been doing the low carb thing, I would have to have all of the starches, pastas, fruits, breads, and desserts possible. Lasagna... spaghetti.... brownies.... fresh baked bread with honey... potatoes.... strawberries.... yum.
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
I went to a special dinner where all that was served were "last meals." Mine would probably be all dessert - banana cream pie, lemon bars, chocolate eclairs and varied italian pastries.
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
The "meal" would be quite eclectic - but would definitely include jumbo king crab legs, a variety of very fresh oysters, a steaming bowl of Pho, a platter of buttery roasted asparagus, wild mushroom risotto, a rack of lamb. filet mignon, grilled Alaskan halibut, linguine with clam sauce, a Cobb salad, authentic tacos with guacamole, blueberry pie, lots of chocolate and of course, Champagne and Beaujolais. I'd want my Mom, sister and her hubby, my "love of my life" husband to join the celebration and my Dad would be there in spirit. And I hope I have enough time left to think of all the yummy things I've forgotten here... By the way, could the last meal please be at least a week long?
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
pork chop and baked potatoes with my family
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not sure i agree with the thoughts on the compost cookie - i thought it was phenomenal!! and my friend who got other cookies, agreed that the compost cookie was the best of the bunch!