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Website: http://tyroneandstephanie.com

Location: International

About: ...cook, chef, culinary sponge, traveler, volunteer, missionary. tyronebcookin

Favorite foods: grilled, smoked, slow cooked, hot & spicy, foreign in taste & in culture...

Last bite on earth: without choking.

The Ten Most Recent Posts By tyronebcookin

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Super Target grocery shopping...is that better than walmart?

After 84 'rounds' of evil Wal-Mart, is it OK to buy Target products and support the grocery store there? I wish everyone had the Central Market they have in Texas, its like 5x to 10x what whole foods is...How about it? Can we shop at Super Target for groceries?

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How much do they get paid for a season of food shows?

I know that Emeril has a contract for so many million to complete so many years (2010) or so I heard...And that Food Network Star Winners get a small mini series, like 6 half hour shows. But how much do they usually get paid? And how many shows constitute a season? 10, 11, 12 shows? $500 and episode? 25 thousand a series...anybody have any clues or guesses?

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Kitchen inspired soaps, what 'flavors' would you like and why!

I have been working towards some online sales projects with our catering company (exclusively yours catering [.com]) for 'lift-off' at the end of august and we have used herbs, avocado, cucumber, coffee, lavender, lemons, limes, coconut, buttermilk, goats milk. etc... you get the point. They work as exfoliates, mostierizers, nature coloring, smells...what would be your idea and why?

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How long will a cake layer keep in the freezer?

If wrapped right after baking, how long would just the cake layer keep in the freezer and still taste divine after assembling later? What would be the maximum optimal time? For any of you pro bakers out there...

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Haggis in the United States?

Does anyone make a good haggis here in the states? Where? What restaurant or establishment? And how is it made? (I know the basic recipe but sometimes people change it to make it better or improvise for what they have)

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Why is organic important to you? Organic vs Local?

Carcinogens are highly represented by the ingredients of vegetables theirselves and trace amounts are only found in pesticide sprays. Dr Ames (who the Ames test is named after) says that media blows things out of proportion. WAY OUT. It is said by reputable sources that media is scientifically and economical idiots and should only be good for reporting the days events as facts...Scientists today (though of course not the ones that don't agree with media buzz or help to sell add space/time/papers) agree that a lot of the hype over going organic was the presses fault for trying to run with stories that were simply not true or used statistics and 'facts' from other media sources and that involves a 'circular' dependancy on unreliable sources. In fact, the governments idea of being organic is not really organic at all...why not support 'local' for the obvious reasons and let your garden grow using 'chemicals' in their proper proportions that have been formulated. lab tested, and time proven to help your garden grow?

The Ten Most Recent Comments By tyronebcookin

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need healthy high calorie recipes

Avocado smoothies, I hear Brazilians love them...

Beans & Rice? Pastas or a Potato?

Large amounts of fresh fruits...just have to constantly snack since the water from the fruits will make you feel full faster, but is only for a short time (usually with melons).

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What do I serve with Quiche?

Melon.

Fruits like melon balls or chunks cut up with a lime-honey 'dressing' of sorts...or a yogurt drizzle or sauce, creme fraiche

Slice of honeydew, cantelope, watermelon...etc.

Gazpacho's...

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From Talk

Favorite Food Network Show and Chef

Iron Chef America is starting to wane...
Alton still has the goods on technique and knowledge..
Ace of Cakes, greatest comedy and cake show EVER
Jamie Oliver makes me want to plant a garden and build a stone oven outside...or maybe move closer to an open air market and use a grill more...
And I kind of like Bobbies setup and location (maybe even kitchen, grill, and patio) on Chillin and Grillin, or is that what its called now?

But PBS and Anthony Bourdain (travel channel) are closing the gap and pulling people away from FN, I don't get cable (or TV) where I currently live on a ship, but my Dad takes requests and sends them to me on DVD-R.

I would like to see what Fine Living and Discovery offer now, because everybody seems to be getting on 'the band wagon'.

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Mission - Mac 'n Cheese

Look, if your really going to hurt yourself why not go all the way? Right?
My Deep Fried Mac & Chz might as well add injury to insult, or is that how the saying goes? And you only thought the Mac & Chz part was killing you, or lactose, but lets fry it too!

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Making Paella - need a side dish!

My Orange Balsamic Asparagus - Cool or room temperature, nice and green, a little citrus kick, and definitely a great contrast to the Paella...

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Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

Welllll, I would eat it if it was served to me, but I would personally go for the tuna steaks, then grill, then make tuna salad if that was really necessary...at work and on a budget? Can all the way, of course I work for a global charity so the budget is a bit tight...

But I'm not a snob about it. Fresh for me, can for you...(LOL)

From Required Eating

Top-Quality Drinks, Bargain-Rack Prices

I have been a long time fan of Jim Beam, or Beams Eight Star...good bourbon whiskey...

Beams Eight Star is even less than Jim Beam in price.

Not all whiskeys are bourbon, for example: Jack Daniel's and George Dickel are sour mash whiskeys.

Usually Jim Beam and Beams Eight Star are kept at 'the well' and are considered low price well-brands...

This makes for cheaper drinks.

Straight or with an ice cube or two, no more, please!

When I like to go 'high class' I love Knob Creek, which by the way is also made by the Jim Beam Distillery.

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AFM menu
tyrone and stephanie

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Meat Substitutes-Which do you prefer?

I like the black bean burgers at Chili's so I went home and googled a recipe and found one with about 5 ingredients that uses already cooked black beans (so you can easily pick them up in a can)...I like them with the regular fixin's plus avocado and also just with sauteed mushrooms and melted provolone...

great served with some sweet potato fries...

Yes I would agree, not a fan of fake meat, but just good veggie options for main dishes...like the marinated grilled portabello burger.

Oh, and I am not a vegetarian...I just like my options.

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AFM menu

From Talk

Refused entry by Jean Georges

After reading the extended and edited blog on his post/question I don't really care if the incident was real or not but I feel its a little questionable...

1. Why not when returning an hour later did he not ask the hostess or person who obviously looked right thru him the first time if SHE did in fact not see that he could not get in the door, and/or why the door was locked? But instead opted to ask when lunch started? Doesn't make a whole lot of sense...especially if he was as mad as stated.

2. Why not call? Come on, when did email ever get better than 50/50 response when addressing business and they don't know you from adam.

And if popularity, media, traffic, or just attention was not the intent then why the stats counter? The post is on wordpress with stats installed, maybe wordpress blogs come with stats installed, BUT usually it is a plugin option and besides this article with wordpress title, there is only one other new article on this blog.

you can tell stats are on because you see the little smiley face moving around in the background (and its tiny).

I think the majority of people would have found out what was going on when they got in the door the first time, and I for one (of millions) would have definitely called.

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So many carrots! What to do with them?

Make a pumpkin pie substituting with the mashed roasted carrots, better yet add a dash of real maples syrup (not that pancake stuff).

...cook, chef, culinary sponge, traveler, volunteer, missionary.
tyronebcookin

Responses to Comments by tyronebcookin

From Required Eating

Top-Quality Drinks, Bargain-Rack Prices

thank you for the post! i picked up some evan williams after reading the article and have not been disappointed at all. been making some lovely mint juleps :)

From Talk

Favorite Food Network Show and Chef

#1 Alton, #2 Ina - love her style and her kitchen!, #4 Tyler - he's cute and his food looks great, #4 Bobby Flay - Throwdown, #5 Jamie - I liked his old show too when he cooked in the european style kitchen with the tiny fridge.

Sandra Lee is one of the reasons why remotes were invented - so I can quickly change the channel!!

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Favorite Food Network Show and Chef

I would love to see Ina and Paula together. Head-to-head, teamed as "buddies"--the contrast between Ina's haute-New York and Paula down-home Savannah just seems so funny and interesting to me. Southern-boy Alton could assist Paula and Manhattan-bred Bobby Flay could help Ina.

Sorry. I appear to be having one of those "If I was an Executive in Charge of Programming" fantasies.

So I like Bobby, Paula, Ina and most of all Alton. I agree with all the people who said they've learned from Alton--whenever I have a new ingredient with which I haven't worked before, I see if Alton has a recipe/technique for it. And I love how many of his shows start at Kroger's or Bed Bath and Beyond, because that's where I do all my shopping and it makes it very accessible.

I also love Iron Chef America. I agree with the people who said the "Challenge" shows are time-wasters. And Guy Fieri should be shot out of a cannon. And hey, whatever happened to charming Amy Findley?

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Favorite Food Network Show and Chef

Alton is by far at the top--GE and FoA are two of our few "appointment viewing" series, and he's responsible for about 80% of my cooking skills that I didn't pick up from a relative.

2nd tier, I.E. the show's we'll watch if they're on when we flip past, would be Paula Deen, Molto Mario, Jamie Oliver (mmm), Iron Chef America (if it's an interesting ingredient/challenger), the current reruns of A Cook's Tour, Unwrapped (Marc Summers is fun) and occasionally 30 minute meals if she's doing something interesting (most of her stuff I already know, but I've picked up a timesaving tip or two)

Hate: Dinner "Slightly Difficult", Guy "Fee-eddi" (eyeroll), and most of the travel/competition shows that don't feature Alton ;-)

Dark Lord of the Sith: Sandra Lee

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Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

How much is 365 canned tuna vs Sunkist/Chicken of the Sea? We'll probably be out and about shopping all day today, I may stop by Whole Foods. We need to restock our fridge anyway. >.>

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Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

I don't really like Charlie, or any of the big brands, but I've finally found a canned (reasonably priced) tuna that I love---Whole Foods 365 brand.

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Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

Everyone should always have canned tuna in their pantry. It's saved my hungry butt more than once. I still love fresh tuna, but it is not something you can always have on hand or have time to go get or can afford.

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What do I serve with Quiche?

Thanks so much for the garlic bread suggestion. I adore garlic bread, and it would go so well with the quiche. The tray idea is also a good one.

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What do I serve with Quiche?

Looks like you have some good ideas as far as salads go-so I don't think you need anything more there.

Maybe an assortment of breads with butter or bread sticks. Perhaps Garlic Bread..

Trays usually go over well: veggie, cheese, fruit, or a variety of meats and cheeses with balsamic dressing drizzled atop. Mmmm, I want some of that now.

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Tuna. In a Can. Love it or Hate it?

After 12 years of catholic schooling I cannot look tuna in the eye. I never never eat it. Not even grilled, sushi, no no no! When I was younger I liked tuono in oliva. I just cannot do it.