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[Ruckus]

Anyone been watching this season of Top Chef?  I know it hasn't been the greatest up to now and I was disappointed that Tiffanie had to go but the first finale episode in Singapore this week was one hell of a battle.  I felt like it got real good real quick and was one of the more tense endings I'd seen in a bit.  Quickfire immunity was cool 8-)

[mjkoehler]

Anyone been watching this season of Top Chef?  I know it hasn't been the greatest up to now and I was disappointed that Tiffanie had to go but the first finale episode in Singapore this week was one hell of a battle.  I felt like it got real good real quick and was one of the more tense endings I'd seen in a bit.  Quickfire immunity was cool 8-)

I'm wondering if Food Network gave away the answer. Last weeks episode of Iron Chef featured Ed as a sous chef for Cat Cora. hmmmm.

And is pea puree this seasons foam like Marcelles in Season 2.

[aMillionDreams]

I'm not feeling this season. If I hear pea puree one more time I don't know what I'm going to do.

[tdb810]

I'm not feeling this season. If I hear pea puree one more time I don't know what I'm going to do.

SHUT UP! i was at a fundraiser/cocktail party tonite and Pea Puree was in a big casserole dish....I thouht it was a pesto thing, but then was told it was pea puree, and I ran away....what is it really? And how the hell are you supposed to eat it?

Just made  a batch of homemade (Bailey's) Irish cream for tomorrow's Giants game! The boys seem to love it...and it is super easy to make.
Taking requests -- if anyone wants some for T5 I will make up a new batch and bring it along in a concealed container :)

Pea puree.......blech

[tdb810]

oh --- and i guess Irish Cream doesn't really count as a "food" but I thought since it was a homemade thingy it would qualify :)  Just stoppin by...

[ALady]

Homemade Bailey's is the bomb!   :)

[Ruckus]

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!  Finally got a reservation at Komi in DC.  Cannot wait!  Probably the place I've been most looking forward to eating at. 8-)

[ALady]

New pastry chef at a restaurant here I've been dying to try:

http://www.longmanandeagle.com/


Warm Gruyere Donuts, "Blis" Maple Syrup, Rasped Parmesan, Roasted Hazelnut, Whipped Citrus Goat Cheese

Bittersweet "Manjari" Chocolate Tart, Bourbon Tapioca, Malt Cream

Roasted Chestnut Custard, Glazed Figs, Spiced Honey Caramel Jus, Crispy Tangerine Cake

Honey Poached Quince on Pork Rind Battered French Toast, Candied Lardon, Buttermilk Cantaloupe Sherbet

Foie Gras Torchon, Apricot jam, Pine Nut Fritter, Powdered Licorice Root

Someone please to be taking me for my birthday?   :-*

[Ruckus]

New pastry chef at a restaurant here I've been dying to try:

http://www.longmanandeagle.com/


Warm Gruyere Donuts, "Blis" Maple Syrup, Rasped Parmesan, Roasted Hazelnut, Whipped Citrus Goat Cheese

Bittersweet "Manjari" Chocolate Tart, Bourbon Tapioca, Malt Cream

Roasted Chestnut Custard, Glazed Figs, Spiced Honey Caramel Jus, Crispy Tangerine Cake

[highlight]Honey Poached Quince on Pork Rind Battered French Toast, Candied Lardon, Buttermilk Cantaloupe Sherbet
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Foie Gras Torchon, Apricot jam, Pine Nut Fritter, Powdered Licorice Root

Someone please to be taking me for my birthday?   :-*

:o  Yes please

That sounds like it has it all.  Textural and temperature contrast.  Sweet and savory, fat and citrus.  You fly me out there Lady, I'll treat ;)

[8bobbyb]

Maggie please mail us two warm gruyere donuts with all the trimmings:). Can't wait to get the group together for an aventure into some intoxicating delights!

[ALady]

Hey, I got a couple free flights burning a hole in my pocket...Ruckus, can you drop the donuts off at Trish & Bob's on the way back?  ;D  Though I suspect they may not survive the trip...

Can't wait to see the gang again!  When will it be??  Please, Jim, announce a solo show...  ;D

[Ruckus]

Hey, I got a couple free flights burning a hole in my pocket...Ruckus, can you drop the donuts off at Trish & Bob's on the way back?  ;D  Though I suspect they may not survive the trip...

Can't wait to see the gang again!  When will it be??  Please, Jim, announce a solo show...  ;D

No problem Lady...

And canteloupe is clearly a citrus ::)

[kydiddle]

Nom nom nom:

[Ruckus]

Nom nom nom:

Only hanging with you three made washing down nutella, marshmallows and powdered sugar with Peroni manageable. ;)

[ALady]

Yesterday's late lunch (designed for maximum alcohol absorption): Tallgrass burger with cheddar and garlic butter, truffle parmesan fries, Nutella shake (though I didn't get to the shake until today).

Then I tasted about 30 barrel-aged beers, but that's something for another thread...

[pawpaw]

I haven't checked into this thread for a while...right now, I've got one of my favorite things bubbling along toward the start of the Raiders/Chiefs game...

fresh lime juice + salt + boneless pork shoulder + lard = CARNITAS

We eat 'em truck style, in corn tortillas with diced white onion, cilantro and Tapatio to taste. It might be my favorite thing in the world to eat.

[capt. scotty]

McRib for dinner....mmmm

[lucylew]

Moroccan braised chicken legs with fregola sarda, saffron onions and a date/cilantro relish.  I am determined to cook my way through Suzanne Goin's fantastic "Sunday Suppers at Lucques".  I'm shooting for one recipe a week.

[the_wizzard]

Made vegan Shu Mai today, super yummy and the execution wasn't too bad for my first foray in dumplings.  I do miss M. Shanghai in Brooklyn, however.  They are my inspiration!

[Ruckus]

Carnitas tacos sound amazing!
I have no idea what fregola sarda is but Moroccan braised chicken legs sound perfect.
Vegan shumai eh?  My ancestors frown ;)  Do ya eat it with soy and hot Asian mustard?

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