KristiB50

Yes-but none of us subscribe to the magazine anymore and our new members never have. Their message boards are still a good way to find members as there are plenty of clubs out there that don't cook from the magazine. I also remember reading in the July issue of BA about supper club planners on their website... Generally we don't have spouses involved but one pops up every now and then. Or someone will invite a friend/relative.

I've belonged to one for 3 years. We used to cook exclusively from one magazine(ugh) but since we've had some membership changes we've branched out considerably. We rotate homes and everyone brings a dish whenther it be something ready to go or to be finished at the hosts house. Not all of us have fantabulous gargantuan kitchens so it's just not feasible to have 8 cooks in the kitchen The host picks the theme whether it be regional, focusing on one ingredient, a certain course(all deserts), cooking from one cookbook or an issue of a magazine, we've done high tea....sky's the limit. The host usually provides the drinks and the main course. Sometimes we'll take a break from cooking and go to an ethnic restaurant or do dinner and a food themed movie. It make take you a while to find your groove, and members will come and go, but you'll end up with a "core group."

Unfortunately, it isn't that simple - the last local garlic I purchased from the Greenmarket looks like your "Chinese" photo. The grower had simply trimmed off the roots! ← He needs to not do that!

OK I made my first Cradle of Flavor recipes! They're ones that have already been made here but I'll share anyway. I made the Javanese Grilled Chicken, The Javanese Cucumber and Carrot pickle and the lemongrass scented coconut rice. Like C Sapidus I also incinerated my chicken (or you could say got "major char") but it was still delicious and cooked perfectly inside. I used bone in skin on chicken breasts because that's what I had in the freezer. I suck at tying lemongrass knots. I think my stalks were too short. The Asian grocery store had longer ones so I think I'll pick some up there next time. The meal got resounding thumbs up! I've never photographed food before- here are my attempts! Ingredients poaching Marinating Grilling Final product! I did add more of the pickle to the plate.

The story is HERE I'll make a conscious effort to buy American garlic now. I read up on Chinese garlic and apparently it's less flavorful and I love garlic! How to tell the difference? Simply look at the bottom. The Chinese isn't fuzzy. Chinese California

I might see this but am resisting because I realy liked Mostly Martha. I'll read the reviews first and then decide....

Thomas Keller consulted and voiced one of the restaurant patrons. The American who wanted the special. HERE is an article that mentions how he came up with the ratatouille

Loved the animation and the film!! I was the food geek who stayed through the credits to see who all the "chef consultants" were. I cringed a bit when Linguini called the sprig of rosemary a spice. The "ratatouille" scene was my fave.

I just watched it and can recommend it. Kenny and his food are definitely interesting. His philosphy cracks me up. And the place is definitely a hole in the wall and had cleanliness issues. How did the health deparment let them pass? I heard Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" was based on Kenny. I was laughing when they interviewed people who had been thrown out of his restaurant. You can see Kenny's fun menu HERE Lots of soups!!!

Hee Hee-I just came here to post that. Maybe they don't have meatloaf and mashed potatoes in Bridgwater, MA.

I was wondering why they chose cholesterol...and then I saw the Vytorin ad. Overall I thought the food was disappointing but they definitely sent the right person home. I'm not sure what I would have done with some of those comfort foods.

Ok!

I just started cooking my way through Hot Sour Salty Sweet. I want to do Cradle of Flavor and Rick Bayless, Authentic Mexican too. I thought about starting a blog...my photography skills aren't so hot though.

Not cinnamon rolls and coffee cake that's for sure! That's what my BF thought they were until I educated him

It was called the Kingsford BBQ Challenge Thanks for the education on BBQ.

These were recommended to me on another board and boy oh boy are they addictive! They're a Spanish Peanut, wrapped in a potato chip and dusted with a mild chili powder. Stores here don't carry them (they're available in a few east coast states) but you can order them online with FREE shipping. My six bags came the other day and I'm going to order 24 more You can check availability in stores or order online HERE Free shipping can take a while as they use the post office but I think you can upgrade and pay to get them faster.

I watched the end while waiting for the new episode and I noticed that too. Guess I'll be sure and watch first runs... I found this tidbit about last seasons winner Ilan. He did an Iron Chef type competition against Jacques Pepin and well... From http://www.eater.com/index.php?page=2 About tonights episode I really dislike Joey. I was hoping he'd be out with his drumsticks. I was shocked to see Tre humbled but maybe karma got him for all his big talk. Hung cracks me up. He's confident but he seems like a decent guy unlike the cheftestant who said, "I won't help you." to the other cheftestant when she asked him about meat portioning. I don't really know a lot of names yet. I was worried about Sara's habarnaros. I can't believe she's never heard of them.

Spotted Dick comes to mind. You can buy it in a can at Cost Plus. HERE is a wesite dedicated to unfortunately named foods from around the world.

I just discovered this thread. Wow that dinner looks amazing! I have the book but haven't made anyting from it. That is about to change!!

Adria is just in the Spanish/Catalan dubbed version http://www.gourmeticat.com/gourmet.php?id=38〈=eng

I can't wait to see it either! Oh and I'm a Brad Bird fan too! I read a book called Rats. They're actually picky eaters and develop palates for certain foods. They're also quite intelligent.

Blechhh! I also have the New York Cabbies cookbook. People always comment on it but it's got some great and easy international recipes

I have some of those fundraiser cookbooks. One year someone bought me the Buca Di Pepo cookbook. I haven't read it because I think the restaurant is horrid. Maybe I should take a look at the recipes. Another gift was Food To Die For: Secrets from Kay Scarpetta's Kitchen by Patricia Cornwell. Cornwells character, a medical examiner, relaxes by cooking Italian food. Cornwell shares the recipes here. I've made a few things from the book and they've been really good. It's just a cheesy title bordering on "celebrity cookbook". I used to have a Rachel Ray cookbook. She's just as annoying in print so I had to give it away. I also have the Sopranos Family cookbook(again-a gift). The eggs in purgatory(Uova in Purgatorio) is very good.

I can't believe I just read 21 pages on larb! I have the Hot Sour Salty Sweet book and I looked at the Import Food recipe. They both intrigue me. I have all the ingredients now I just have to choose the recipe. Or try one tomorrow and the other during the week. I only have chicken. I'll have to try pork too. Sounds like you can't have enough larb! I'll definitely be making this tomorrow! The HSSS recipe calls for aromatic roasted rice with lemon grass and lime leaves. I have the lemon grass but the nearest Asian grocer that would have lime leaves is 45 minutes away so I'l just using the lemon grass.

She's an editor at "Food and Whine" magazine. They sponsotr the show.