aj12754

Question about Posting New Reviews or Additions to Bookshelf
Thanks for responding and clearing that up for me!

Comment by aj12754 November 2018 permalink
Andrew here: ending/transferring Cookbooker
I would also contribute to the maintenance of the site, but am clueless about what would be involved beyond that.

Comment by aj12754 November 2018 permalink
The Future of Cookbooker
Adding my thanks and good wishes Andrew -- not only for all the hard work but also for setting the tone -- the community here is one of the nicest on the Internet.

Comment by aj12754 December 2013 permalink
Avocado oil - suggested uses?
Salads with citrus.

Comment by aj12754 December 2013 permalink
The Future of Cookbooker
Even though I have been insanely busy with other less fun things for the last year, I love Cookbooker and stop in to read reviews a couple of times a week, usually on a work break, even when I'm not able to cook or post often. I'd be happy…

Comment by aj12754 October 2013 permalink
What makes a cookbook a clunker and what do you do with them?
I have only ever gotten rid of Julee Rosso's Great Good Food. I suppose there are good recipes in there based on some reviews here -- but back when I was learning to cook, I made a few that were terrible. Had I been more experienced, I would h…

Comment by aj12754 December 2012 permalink
cookbook author's restaurants
I've eaten at a few restaurants owned by chef-cookbook writers. I have not eaten at any of the high-end Batali restaurants, but his pasta place, Becco, a few blocks off Times Square is good, very affordable for NYC, and has friendly service. I…

Comment by aj12754 August 2012 permalink
Healthy / Lo-Cal Challenge Ideas
I don't have any Shulman cookbooks but I faithfully read her in the Times and often cook from her recipes -- I think she is a great choice. I have also made a few of Ellie Krieger's recipes and they were well-received in our home. I own, …

Comment by aj12754 July 2012 permalink
How do you start a cookbook club?
bhnyc --I live not too far outside the city and come in pretty regularly. I have a friend or two, one a cookbooker member and one not, one in the city & one not, who might also be interested. If you are still interested (I hadn't checked t…

Comment by aj12754 February 2012 permalink
Holiday gifts
No cookbooks for me this Christmas since my New Year's resolution this year is to cook from the many books already on my shelves especially the ones from which I have never made a single recipe -- but we spent the holidays in California where I…

Comment by aj12754 January 2012 permalink
10,000 reviews and counting!
Here's to the next 10,000! Happy New Year and Happy Cooking to all!

Comment by aj12754 January 2012 permalink
Culinary opportunities in the Berlin area?
There is a food blogger called The Wednesday Chef -- she used to be based in NYC but returned to her home in Berlin about a year ago -- she has a Berlin blog now. Lucky you in Berlin! http://www.thewednesdaychef.com/

Comment by aj12754 December 2011 permalink
Making Fresh Pasta
Thanks soupereasy and southerncooker -- I have a feeling there is fresh pasta in my future :-)

Comment by aj12754 November 2011 permalink
Making Fresh Pasta
Thanks Kate! I will look forward to hearing about your experiences with the kitchen aid after Christmas... meanwhile ... Happy Thanksgiving!

Comment by aj12754 November 2011 permalink
Making Fresh Pasta
Thanks guys - making fresh pasta has always seemed a bit more trouble than it's worth and the KA attachment is gets pretty iffy reviews at Amazon ... I may need to rethink this and just modify the Babbo recipe a bit ... appreciate everyone'…

Comment by aj12754 November 2011 permalink
September 2011 Challenge: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, southerncooker -- I know it must mean a lot to both your parents that you are able to be there and help out. Good luck to all of you.

Comment by aj12754 November 2011 permalink
Holiday Challenge 2011: The Pie and Pastry Bible
Rose also has a blog that people might find it interesting to visit during the challenge. http://www.realbakingwithrose.com/

Comment by aj12754 November 2011 permalink
Future Challenges
Sorry Andrew...I didn't see your question earlier. I think all her books start from the premise (and it's a premise that's hard to argue with) that simple can be delicious. Her recipes can be wonderful for entertaining for just tha…

Comment by aj12754 September 2011 permalink
Future Challenges
Her show is called The Barefoot Contessa and its on the Food Network -- I think at 5 pm Eastern time. I have mixed feelings about an Ina challenge -- her recent cookbooks have not been very challenging ... but I'd eat well during such a challe…

Comment by aj12754 September 2011 permalink
Future Challenges
I am a bigger fan of Dorie's baking books than her most recent one, Around My French Table. I have found the latter very beautiful to look at but the recipes are not as consistently successful as those in her baking books.

Comment by aj12754 August 2011 permalink
Site improvements & suggestions
@KVizz -- I too love to read cookbooks and I have several (yes I am talking about you Gordon Ramsey) that I have read and never cooked from. I am not a golfer but I often spend a happy week-end afternoon riding along in the golf cart with my husb…

Comment by aj12754 July 2011 permalink
New Challenge: Summer Grilling
Amazon has a grill pan too that is great. About 30 bucks. http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Double-Reversible-Grill-Griddle/dp/B002CMLTXG/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1311211943&sr=1-2

Comment by aj12754 July 2011 permalink
Future Challenges
That Heavenly Cakes book is a beauty and the two cakes I have tasted from it (baked by others) have been amazing -- I'm no baker but that's a challenge that could motivate me to polish up my baking skills.

Comment by aj12754 July 2011 permalink
Tips and Tricks of the Trade
I use a milk frother for my salad dressings now-- no more drizzling and whisking... My less than $20 Kyocera slicer is my new best friend and has completely replaced the much more expensive mandoline gathering dust in my basement now. Plus the Kyoc…

Comment by aj12754 June 2011 permalink
Favorite Summer Time Meals
Summer sandwiches -- when the Jersey tomatoes are at their peak there's nothing we like better than BLT's for dinner -- often including deli chicken or turkey -- on grilled bread with maybe some avocado and basil mayonnaise. Summer is also…

Comment by aj12754 June 2011 permalink
New Feature: Recent Activity Stream
I like the new activity stream feature very much.

Comment by aj12754 June 2011 permalink
Future Challenges
I really like the idea of a general grilling challenge as I only own one grilling cookbook but several years backlog of grilling recipes from cooking magazines.

Comment by aj12754 June 2011 permalink
Search engines and recipes - NYT article
I use google pretty often to find recipes that will help me use up the last of whatever is in the fridge -- I have had pretty good luck. The other thing I use it for is when I go out to eat and try something new that I really like (i.e. last Satu…

Comment by aj12754 May 2011 permalink
Recommended websites
There's also this: http://www.amazon.com/Flavor-Bible-Essential-Creativity-Imaginative/dp/0316118400 This is by same couple who wrote Culinary Artistry and What to Drink with What You Eat -- two books I liked a lot ... I found the info in the …

Comment by aj12754 May 2011 permalink
White Asparagus
Well -- a little late -- but this is a good article on asparagus -- and many many ways to serve it ---from Mark Bittman at the NYT.

Comment by aj12754 May 2011 permalink

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