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JP is an interesting case. Classically trained, moved to NYC and hung out with the culinary hot shots but never had a place of his own and then only a short while in later life. Worked for Howard Johnson ( I want to believe that he invented the top-loading hot dog bun) and did TV stuff. Wrote good books. Beloved. Outside of the accent, who is more accomplished him or Puck or Flay (or Garten for that matter)?

Not a 2021 book. But it's new to me and it is 2021...Appetites, by Bourdain. I wish I had it 30 years ago. Basics are well taught by example (as opposed to explicitly) and strategy of cooking is discussed. Many good recipes too. His day-by-day Thanksgiving planning is helpful, mine eventually evolved to be similar to his (with the exception of a stunt turkey). This would be a great gift for a new cook. Kind of bittersweet. I doubt another author will ever address his reader as "fucknut"

So no Ina Garten for you?

Christmas lunch...SV smoked turkey breast with grapes, pickled onions and candied pecans Dinner Roasted cauliflower soup. If I had had my glasses on I have seen the slop on the cups Cornbread madelaines with and without jalapeno Au gratin pots Warm sprout, cranzin and onion slaw Not shown tenderloin, sticky toffee pudding

I'd have no worry about an hour at room temp starting hot out of the oven. The commercial regs probably say hold at 56C. Any concerns about getting soggy pastry after an hour?

what do you set it for?

It is good for that, but after pressure, my fagor can be used to reduce the stock too not that I'm a hater

Of whom do you speak?

And... -Grill Grates ...when I grilled they were great -@rotuts pellet smoker tube (brilliant)

Instant pot- gave it to my daughter-my old Fagor is faster and hotter Zoj. Ricemaker- still in vigorous use SV Supreme and Anova 1.0- weekly use Big SS griddle- Occasionally Spiralizer- Never once used...but maybe one day Breville Smart Oven- Daily use, Invaluable Cuisineart Steamer ( a eG-related gift) daily use invaluable Blendtech Bass-o-matic frequent use

I'd be interested in seeing what you produce. I don't do many capons.

I might have used it once. Another eG-stimulated purchase.

WTF is that? Mulch?

Chicken parm

I've never done it, but I think I'd coat the soft cheese then freeze it before frying. You might also pre-toast the breadcrumbs so waiting for browning isn't an issue.

Reseeded the lawn in December? I know its Cali....

LOL. Not lazy, perfectionist. Done sous vide its perfectly done every time on autopilot. I can compulse over the other stuff and be a host too.

Spiced wafers.

Wild fork has the same "english cut" for 8.78/lb

Just went to a once-reasonable source of short ribs. Now 10.05/lb! And every package had a bone with no usable meat in the group of 4.

One little machine cube. Just 1.

Supermarkets here are running cream cheese sales...huge displays. Have them send an Uber down.

Pomegranate molasses glazed salmon, risotto and roasted squash, salad

Nordic Ware 1/8 Sheet Pan, 1-Pack, Aluminum (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) I keep 4 by the stove. might find a better price but the nordicware pan is good and sturdy

1/8 sheet pan or sizzle dish. Zillion uses. And This. Check oil temp, or fridge temp, or cooling soup temp. https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-1080-Non-Contact-Thermometer/dp/B00DMI632G/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=digital+foodthermometer&qid=1639673877&sr=8-14