w0w, i havnt been a member long. but i was a bit dumbfounded when i logged in today and all i see are posts about operating systems, mac vs. pc lamers, job...
It's ok Steve .. mostly the posts *are* "just here for the food" and for the community of Briners. You just stumbled into one of the periods of 'wackiness'...
I caught the Cook's Tour episode last night where Tony goes to New Orleans, and gets slapped/punched/kicked a couple of times for comments he's apparently made...
Actually, many of my friends live in New Orleans and are not exactly too found of the Big E. There are too many great chef's in the Crecent City quietly doing...
Totally agree, The BAM thing is getting really old, really fast. Manny ... too found of the Big E. There are too many great chef's in the Crecent City quietly...
Hey, I'm fairly new to this list but I have to agree. Especially when Emeril is on EVERY night, it gets old really quick. I also agree with Stephanie. My...
I read posts a lot, but rarely add my own, but I'm looking for some restaurant recommendations, and this seems like a good place to get them. So, any...
... According to my TiVo, "East Meets West" is on weekdays at 4 AM and 9:30 AM ET. "Ming's Quest" isn't airing in the next week and a half or so. --Anthony ...
He's #3! I wonder if chefs normally go thru this much of a popularity contest! Does Number One get to walk around with a tiara & sash? "There he is......Mr....
From http://tv.zap2it.com/news/tvnewsdaily.html?30398 Bang the Gong, Iron Chef vs. Iron Chef Is On Mon, Mar 3, 2003 04:12 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) -...
... some ... get ... I would definitely say Solo Mio at 1st and Peabody. It is an Italian place with a great view of the city at night. Very romantic, we go ...
I can't seem to manage searing or browning meat without burning it or stewing it. Stew meat either burns or puts forth a bunch of moisture which sort of boils...
... As far as the moisture, you might be putting too much meat in at once. Try adding just enough to give about 1" between each piece. When I make a stew, it...
"GETTING" old???? I was sick of that crap LONG AGO! Raquel ... From: Manny Sanchez <bblen@...> To: Good_Eats@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003...
Searing hints: - Dry the food with paper towels, the drier the better. - Preheat pan, then add oil. Heat oil in heavy pot (the ones you mention should be fine)...
Just thought I'd drop an FYI: If you've been wanting to try out some All-Clad but couldn't because of the price, you might want to check out these two pieces: ...
... FWIW, $20 is the standard price for those two items; they're "introductory" pieces intended to get people who wouldn't ordinarily buy All-Clad to try it ...
Welcome aboard! This is a great group. Its gets off topic occasionally but some really great information comes across on it too. I just subscribed to Cooks...
This is my very problem ... burning before developing a sear. I'm thinking my pans might be so old that they don't heat evenly or the bottoms are uneven or...
Though not a specific Briner question, I do have a cooking question I am hoping someone might know since there always seems to be someone here who does, and I...
... I don't know if this helps, but from "The Penguin Companion to Food", the only mention of masa and masa harina is in the tortilla section. "Making the...
Masa Harina and Masa Flour is the same thing, "Harina" is flour in spanish. It's primarily used to make Tamales or corn tortillas. I use it to thicken Chili...