In search of culinary Nirvana
So Julia Child, the now defunct Grand Dame of all things cookery, has a new music video out. Despite hitting the century mark tomorrow (August 15th), she remains incredibly spry for a dead lady. Witness: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80ZrUI7RNfI&rel=0] So take that Tupac, because if you’re going to come back from the grave, forget those silly NOT holograms …
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We all know how important it is for a food critic to be anonymous when visiting a restaurant. So you can imagine my dismay when I first heard that this week’s episode The Simpsons, entitled The Food Wife, is centered around Marge Simpson and her foray into the world of gastronomy. Here are a few …
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I have a soft spot for any television show that comes with an amended warning label. Moreover, if the show happens to espouse the intrinsic benefits of glutonistic hedonism, I’d say that show is a dream come true. Such is the case with No Reservations, that Travel channel icon of television programs. Hosted by none …
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Believe it or not – I do eat homemade meals. While I’m usual the only one around to cook, every now and then – someone takes pity on me and treats me to some of their home cooking. Recently, my father volunteered for the job. This past week, he whipped up some Lobster Thermidor based …
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There … I’ve done it. Or in this case, I’m doing it. I’m giving in to the utter disdain I have for mentioning anything about Julie Powell, that book, her blog, or that damn movie. I’ll admit – this disdain comes from a complete and total place of ignorance. I don’t much get the underlying …
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Clara Cannucciari is old school – literally. She is a 93-year old cook who runs greatdepressioncooking.com. To be honest, I’m more interested in her stories than her cooking. She talks about food and cooking from the Great Depression. I thought this was appropriate on the heels of Tami’s $30 Project! You can check out all …
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