November 2008
77 posts
In anticipation of being home for a few days and having access to a stand-mixer, unlimited Silpats, a dishwasher (!!!), and ample counter space, I hope to try out these homemade marshmallows, some Amish cookies, and maybe some macarons or whoopie pies (the homemade sandwich cookie is terribly under-represented).
However, because of the sheer volume of goodies my mother makes in advance of the...
Appropriately, last year's was named Regis Philbin
An email conversation with Lindsey, who I’m visiting at med school a few days before Thanksgiving:
Lindsey: I wish you were coming on Monday so I could show you my cadaver. I call him Kelly Ripa.
Me: I can’t see it on Tuesday??
Lindsey: There is a slight chance. We finish in the lab on Monday, so the bodies might be gone by Tuesday. I will ask my professor about it. You will get...
WatchEarlier this year (dig the bangs!) I participated in an online cooking/dating show, and I recently received word that my episode is done. I’m a little apprehensive to post this, as I’m wholeheartedly embarrassed by the misogynistic crack I make around 1:40 (it was the nerves talking, I swear). Regardless, I like the idea of the show and want to promote it. This is part 2 of my...
WatchDgenetics Musics just posted a promo video for their artists, including Pumpkin Patch (whose favorite food is women’s hearts), and boy is it awesome.
Please?
The French Culinary Institute has cut the price of tuition to night-school by $5000! Mom & Dad, Christmas is coming up…
Banana Guacamole
Kenny Shopsin (of the eponymous restaurant, recently moved to Essex Street Market) recommends taking your favorite guacamole recipe and replacing the avocados with bananas! Or even better, plantains!! I must try this soon.
Momofuku to open Milk Bar
Serving “flavored milks in addition to multiple soft serve ice cream flavors, variations on the Momofuku steamed bun, and ‘nontraditional’ pastries, breads, cakes, desserts and cookies — we hear there’s a possibility of a savory Hot Pocket–like dish called the ‘Volcano.’” (link)
My brain just exploded. Have a good weekend.
