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Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'

My dad didn't cook many weekday dinners when I was growing up because he was busy working, but when the holidays came around I know we all looked forward to them all the more because he would finally take charge of the kitchen. There is nothing my dad can't make, but what's truly inspiring is how much he simply loves to cook. You can taste in his food. He taught me that, when it comes to the kitchen, the simple enjoyment of the experience is wonderful. He's the reason why I ever walked into the kitchen in the first place, and why making dinner is still my favorite part of the day.

stonehengegirl at 2:36PM on 10/03/07

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What do you do with a head of cabbage?

I was first introduced to cabbage along with corned beef-- and it's still probably my favorite cabbage dish. A close second, however, is cabbage in fish tacos. Just sauté some tilapia or other white fish with a little salt, pepper, olive oil and lime juice and serve it on a fresh, warm tortilla with a little bit of chipotle ranch and top it with thinly sliced green cabbage. Yummy.

stonehengegirl at 4:22PM on 09/24/07

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Cook the Book: 'How to Pick a Peach'

cooking? definitely blackberries for a delicious, sweet and tart pie
raw? tomatoes-- a perfectly ripe, raw tomato tastes like nothing else

stonehengegirl at 4:16PM on 09/24/07

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Cook the Book: 'Vegetable Harvest'

Though I live in an apartment now, I hope to move to a farm one of these days, and I would definitely want to cultivate a pumpkin patch. What more could one want than a delicious superfood that doubles as a decor option?

stonehengegirl at 11:42PM on 08/22/07

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Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'

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Cook the Book: 'How to Pick a Peach'

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roboppy at 2:46PM on 10/08/07

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Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'

Gotta go with Mom on this one

mmiller at 5:06PM on 10/06/07

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Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'

My Italian immigrant grandparents: Grandpa would grow the produce in his backyard, teaching me at an early age that the freshest ingredients make all the difference in the world. Then Grandma would spend all day cooking, letting me help, and having to be "yelled at" ("Ange! Siddown!") to sit down and enjoy her own work.

flootsmith at 10:25AM on 10/06/07

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Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'

Chris Kimball here.

jamesl8n at 9:37AM on 10/06/07

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Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'

my mom and my aunt. before i was born, my mom (and dad) worked their way through many "classic" cookbooks (i.e.: julia child, julie sahni, etc.) and managed to teach themselves the techniques of french, indian, and other cuisines, just becaus they could. my aunt had a successful bakery in minneapolis for some time and worked at the silver palate in new york without having ever gone to culinary school. every time i cook, i aspire to open new doors and learn things through experience.

emmab at 7:35PM on 10/05/07

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Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'

I would have to say Julia Child. Those detailed recipes help me to be more confident and relaxed. And I subscribe to her whole attitude towards food.

chungle at 7:14PM on 10/05/07

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Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'

If I have to pin it to anyone, it's my parents! When I was young, Mom did all of the cooking (except for a lot of the grilling), and then when she went back to work (I was 8 or so), she'd do some prep for me, but I made dinner many nights, consulting with her by phone. Then in my early adolescence, Dad started a consulting biz and worked from home, and he took over the grocery shopping and lots of the meals. So they both contributed! The food/wine DNA is from my dad, though--and Mom still says "I taught her everything she knows and then she far surpassed me in the kitchen!" :-)

Curlz at 2:07PM on 10/05/07

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Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'

My roommate med school roommate Taz from Pakistan. He taught me how to cook some mean curries!

mazzio at 2:03PM on 10/05/07

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Cook the Book: 'Beard on Food'

Mom, who isn't just a good cook, but a true food lover, easily excited by great ingredients, adventures in new cuisines, and the memory of perfect meals gone by.

AlexRaine at 10:58AM on 10/05/07