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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My grandmother caused me to be interested in food at an early age, I loved to watch the Frugal Gourmet as a child.
It's Going to Smell of Deep Fried Butter
This is exactly what comes to mind when I think of Wal-Mart. gag.
Cook the Book: 'The Food Life'
I drive an obscene distance to the food coop because the food is fresh, local and most of the time not more expensive. Safeway, more often than not, has food on the shelves that are well past their pull date, and their produce section is also past it's pull date! Yuck! Winco, on the other hand, is better and cheaper, but everything (even the milk) is from very far away. Nothing local there. So the Moscow Food Coop gets my money!
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Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
I do not understand why we are unable to make decent sandwiches in this country. The sandwich is the backbone of America, yet they are disgusting. I tried one of the Starbuck's creations and it wasn't good enough to want another.
While traveling in Finland I thought that they had the best "to go" sandwiches I have ever had. Freshly made with fresh and uncomplicated ingredients and nice bread. They were delicious and you could get them anywhere.
I would find it intriguing to know how they made the smell better...
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My grandmother caused me to be interested in food at an early age, I loved to watch the Frugal Gourmet as a child.
It's Going to Smell of Deep Fried Butter
This is exactly what comes to mind when I think of Wal-Mart. gag.
Cook the Book: 'The Food Life'
I drive an obscene distance to the food coop because the food is fresh, local and most of the time not more expensive. Safeway, more often than not, has food on the shelves that are well past their pull date, and their produce section is also past it's pull date! Yuck! Winco, on the other hand, is better and cheaper, but everything (even the milk) is from very far away. Nothing local there. So the Moscow Food Coop gets my money!
Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'
chimichuri or chemoula, homemade of course, fresh & tasty!!!
Cook the Book: Wine Bar Food
strawberries dipped in bitter chocolate, mmm
Cook the Book: Huevos with Ranch Hand Red Sauce
mmm, my favorite meal!
Cook the Book: Cowgirl Cuisine
Her most famous, and the reason that the grandkids want to spend the night, is the Swedish pancakes. No pancakes? Then my brother won't even entertain the idea of staying over with his family, no matter how late it gets or how far he has to drive.
Cook the Book: The Oprah Magazine Cookbook
It would have to be Oprah because she loves Nando's Chicken, of course we would have to leave the country for that. If not South Africa then we can settle for Canada, eh. or she could come to my house and enjoy a nice peri peri chicken!
But I think that with Ellen it might be a more relaxing, enjoyable time. Oprah would definitely be intense.
Barack Obama's Partially Eaten Breakfast for Sale on eBay
oops, it has been pulled, darn I was going to bid!
Behind the Bleeps: What Bourdain Really Said
I love Anthony Bourdain. He says what the rest of us are thinking!
Cook the Book: Nigella Express
organization is key, I am not very accomplished at organization. On the days that I am organized I find everything goes more smoothly. Also emptying the dishwasher first is also a trick I need to learn.
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Around the World in 80 Dinners'
My son is giving his responses (he is 8)
Spain, visit friends, good food
South Korea, my son says, because of the pizzas with hot dogs, etc. (previous serious eats article) they also have friends in Seoul.
Australia, for Kangaroos
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
chocolate covered anything will do it for me!
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
Chocolate and more chocolate. My husband's grandmother used to send us chocolates of all kinds from Germany for Easter. The Hachez mousse is the best!!!
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Fortune Cookie Chronicles'
"Life is what happens when you have other plans"
we got this the day after finding out we were going to have a baby that we did not plan on!
Cook the Book: Win a Copy of 'Cook with Jamie'
Mostly self taught but my Grandmother was my inspiration. Unfortunately she died before I was old enough to really learn to cook.
In the News: Trader Joe's Bans Chinese Imports; Better Dollar Menu Deals
Thumbs up to Trader Joe's!
Chocs for Obama
the funniest thing ever. Obama looks like Count Chocula!
Valentine's Day Chocolate Giveaway
DARK is the only way to go!!!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Heritage Smoked Ham
Gruyere on Poilane Bread!!!!
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
"You can get a better egg sandwich at any corner deli."
If you live somewhere that HAS corner delis. Our only breakfast options are a bad McD, Chick Fil A (gag), or Hardees. So we are VERRRRRY happy to have Starbucks' breakfast sandwiches!!!!!!!!!!
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Around the World in 80 Dinners'
Switzerland to try wonderful fondues
England for real fish & chips
Australia for Barramundi
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
@Adam: the entry has been corrected.
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
How ironic that Hannah HOWARD...didn't get that it's HOWARD Shultz...jest sayin' ;)
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
Starbucks' CEO is Howard Schultz, not Harold Shultz.
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
Though the sandwiches were "discontinued" several months ago, they weren't going to take them off the shelves until September (which I think had something to do with their fiscal year?).
As for changing the smell of the new sandwiches they say they will use "non-smelly" cheese and less butter on the eggs. The quote that got me was "The company may try to change the products enough to market them as distinct from the original sandwiches." so who knows what sandwich may show up! (FWIW-I'm a fan of the turkey bacon on whole wheat one).
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
First off, these sandwiches are not bad for what they are.
But the more important point is this: I am absolutely positive that the smell comes from the ovens, not the sandwiches themselves. I've noticed this in numerous branches that serve them. Yes, there's a meaty/cheesy smell, but it's mixed with a pronounced, acrid, metallic odor that smells like cooked cleaning solution. I can only describe it as an industrial smell, and I've smelled it in Starbucks on both coasts. The solution is to put a high powered vent over the ovens, not to nix the sandwiches.
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
You can also get better coffee at any corner deli.
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
If they want to serve egg sandwiches they should remodel their stores and put in grills. You can get a better egg sandwich at any corner deli.
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
Talking to my local (Seattle) barista when the news first came out, apparently they're not replacing the sandwiches until the new idea for savory breakfast food is ready (at the end of the summer she'd thought). So those sandwiches you saw are unlikely to be any less smelly than they were six months ago--we just won't see their replacement for another few months.
Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches: Now Less Smelly
What made them "smell" in the first place? Was it an ingredient, a cooking process, what? My grievance with them is their off-putting appearance. One of our local Starbucks had one cut in half. It had this unidentifiable black substance inside, that turned out to be avocado. This singular experience has turned me off to those sandwiches forever.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
Congrats to our winners, gillsnthrills, laralin2266, pwhite98270, tcjanes, and Sisterrae. Winners have been notified by email and also appear on our Contest Winners page. Thanks to everyone who entered!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
I think the ghost of Julia Child will be with most of us, whether or not we recognize it, and these days, I love watching the Iron Chefs.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
I like Paula Deen because most of her recipes are similiar to my Mom's southern style.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
Rachael Ray is my mentor. She has several T.V. shows and a magazine and she does it all in 30 minutes. Thanks for the contest. I would love to win that book.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My mentors are all of those wonderful people who frequent farmers markets and cook simple, fresh, wonderful food for their families. The people in Italy have the right idea, they cook what is best, what is fresh and then share and enjoy their wonderful cuisine with those they love. Truly the way to live and enjoy life!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
Definitely my mom!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My mother - absolutely! She taught us to be fearless in the kitchen and I still call her sometimes when faced with an unfamiliar cut of meat on sale.
I did learn from Julia Child and other TV chefs over time, but without the give-and-take of a true mentoring relationship, I can't count any of them.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
my first food mentor was my dad. He loved to cook and I learned why he loved to cook while helping him in the kitchen. everything was an adventure. Now i just love paula deen. I love southern cooking.
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I do not understand why we are unable to make decent sandwiches in this country. The sandwich is the backbone of America, yet they are disgusting. I tried one of the Starbuck's creations and it wasn't good enough to want another.
While traveling in Finland I thought that they had the best "to go" sandwiches I have ever had. Freshly made with fresh and uncomplicated ingredients and nice bread. They were delicious and you could get them anywhere.
I would find it intriguing to know how they made the smell better...