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I like it all kinds a ways. Flaccid through well done. And sometimes I really like when it's slightly burned on the peaks (both sides), and undercooked in between. Bacon. Yummy bacon. At work the other day, I thought the head baker asked me if I wanted bacon upstairs, and I perked up and said "Ooh bacon!" and she said," No, I said Kevin Bacon is upstairs if you want to see him." Crestfallen, I said naaaah. Jin, I was going to PM this to you.

Would it be possible to spoon the custard into the glass, mounding it, sprinkle that with sugar, and then blowtorching it without the glass breaking?

Oh Marlene, if only I ever saw them here....

Breakfast every day. I get headaches if I don't eat. Also, if I'm taking a vitamin, I'll get violently ill if I don't eat.

I hate to ask this, but don't bacteria etc need a moist environment to survive and thrive? I mean, does anyone have a habit of sucking on their sponges, or is it dry dishes we're talking about? If they're dry, aren't they somewhat evil bacteria free? Grain of salt, please.

Do we have to pronounce eGullet differently now?

Torakris, I am so sad to hear that you put bread in your microwave.

Call me trite.

I wonder if Alton's looks had anything to do with his schtick.

We don't have chicken over here as far as I know. But as for weird flavors... roast beef is WAY weirder than chicken.

Cute idea, Dynaround.

One more thing that no one's mentioned -- parchment paper should decrease the spread on the pan, giving you a thicker cookie. At least I've found this to be true. I was going to say the same thing as Claire on the shortening, but I personally wouldn't use in my cookies. Have been tempted to try it though.

Um, I think Alton Brown is kinda sexy. Of course, he looks a lot like my husband. Does he blind you with science?

Yummy! I'm going drinkin' with you! Cocktail onion brine too. Mmmmm.

Actually, it works PERFECTLY. Just make sure you get ALL of the dust out of your Easy Bake Oven.

Are you saying I'm having dinner with Tommy? And since I already said Jesus, does that mean I have to pretend Tommy's him?

I thought Tommy was a given.

I love Dave Barry! Thanks Mark.

ohmigod I saw those yesterday they weren't pretty the purple was a bit grayish v. scary. I saw them the other day too. Looked like decomposing flesh in a sealed room durring a Chicago summer.

Jacques Torres' website has a pretty straight forward couple of ways to temper chocolate at mrchocolate.com.

I looove pie for breakfast. Thanksgiving's the best! I've been going to the Costco In LIC, NY. Are there any differences between that one and the other ones around NY?

Great idea. Think of how much money you'll save on the wine bill. No kidding. AND he'll cure my hangover.

Hi Suvir, glad to see you back. I actually like the Nestle recipe (grew up with it) but will add more or less flour depending. Maybe some nut flour too? Did your friend melt the butter?

Yes, but can you get the smoothness, even coating, or shine by hand?

Jesus.