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Vivian
Midwest City, OK
Interests: Cooking, Hiking Trails, & too many others to mention in this teeny space.
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Lily, this looks wonderful. I recently bought a jar of that lovely Dulce de leche from Argentina. I will have to make some of this when that runs out :)
Commented May 19, 2010 on Dulce de Leche from Montparnasse at The Queen of Tarts
Dulce de Leche from Montparnasse
High above the Boulevard Montparnasse in Paris in a small apartment I fell in love. In was spring 1994 and while the apartment had an elevator, I always took the stairs. At one point in time I knew the entry code to gain access from the street into the courtyard that was secluded behind th...
Lily, I wish I could hug you from here! You put so much thought into those invitations and each is identified as the person it was addressed to. Numbering the response cards was a brilliant idea! I wish you and Hector much happiness.
Commented Apr 28, 2010 on The Runaway Guests at The Queen of Hearts
The Runaway Guests
I carried the box with a slight sense of trepidation. I knew that something might go wrong. The invitations have been carefully resting in the Cranes box for several days now - stamped, stuffed, and ready to go, and all the while I have been waiting for the perfect moment to send them out to ...
Although I have used the term foodie (for lack of a better term to use at the time the word comes out of my mouth) I really don't like the word. Its right up there with the whole trekkie/trekker thing. I have been accused of being a food geek/snob and I guess I don't mind that because its probably true. The term I would probably prefer would be Home Gourmande , and like Clotilde, I don't really mind Home Cook either because that is what I do and I do not feel that it is demeaning in any way.
Commented Sep 2, 2009 on "Foodie," "Cook," and "Home Cook" at ruhlman.com
"Foodie," "Cook," and "Home Cook"
Photo by Donna So many people commented on the distinction between foodie and cook in my post responding to the Michael Pollan essay, I wished I'd used it for its own post. Then I realized I could! And then from out of the Twitosphere came a lament from someone who didn't like to be called ...
Holly, I love gazpacho! Such a refreshing and vibrant dish especially when its as hot as it has been for us here. I love the presentation of it as a cocktail with shrimp and also with scallops. I tend to like things towards the spicy side so hot sauce or cherry peppers would be a must for me.
Commented Jul 16, 2009 on Gazpacho Bar A Fun Summer Entertaining Idea and a Contest at chop A Culinary Playground
Gazpacho Bar A Fun Summer Entertaining Idea and a Contest
For a great casual summer party, outside have a gazpacho bar. It is cool and refreshing and lets your guests pick and choose what they want in their gazpacho. Items for gazpacho bar: Tomato Puree – I made my puree fresh with basil and garlic. I had two types made with beautiful Big Wave ...
Absolutely beautiful.
Commented Jun 25, 2009 on Cherries Are Here! at ruhlman.com
Cherries Are Here!
One of my favorite times of year, sour cherries are here! Thanks for gorgeous shots Donna. Time to make pie! Or a cocktail: Sour Cherry with Rum and Mint Not quite a sour cherry mojito (though that would work). Keep it pure with two ounces muddled sour cherries, 2 ounces rum, 1 ounce o...
@sarah m You could try a gentle tea smoke or steam with some Lapsang Souchong tea. It has a very smoky flavor and I have used it to smoke both in oven and stovetop successfully.
Commented Jun 18, 2009 on BLT From Scratch—Summertime Challenge! at ruhlman.com
BLT From Scratch—Summertime Challenge!
UPDATE 6/10: It's Official Enormous and enthusiastic response to the "BLT From Scratch Challenge" cause me to make it official. Rules for the sandwich itself are stated below in what "from scratch" means; it should go without saying that there will be no honor in purchasing bread or mayo or a s...
Michael, I re-tweeted part of your original tweet with the hashtag #bltchallenge so that anyone who twitters can follow along that way with pics and links to their blogs as they progress.
Commented Jun 10, 2009 on BLT From Scratch—Summertime Challenge! at ruhlman.com
BLT From Scratch—Summertime Challenge!
UPDATE 6/10: It's Official Enormous and enthusiastic response to the "BLT From Scratch Challenge" cause me to make it official. Rules for the sandwich itself are stated below in what "from scratch" means; it should go without saying that there will be no honor in purchasing bread or mayo or a s...
Awesome! Already planned on curing the bacon and have been contemplating doing the Bread Bakers Apprentice challenge. With garden showing signs of life I will be able to accomplish both challenges!
Commented Jun 9, 2009 on BLT From Scratch—Summertime Challenge! at ruhlman.com
BLT From Scratch—Summertime Challenge!
UPDATE 6/10: It's Official Enormous and enthusiastic response to the "BLT From Scratch Challenge" cause me to make it official. Rules for the sandwich itself are stated below in what "from scratch" means; it should go without saying that there will be no honor in purchasing bread or mayo or a s...
Definitely getting pork belly today. It has been too long since I made pancetta and that just sounds way too good right now.
Commented Jun 8, 2009 on Home Cured Pancetta! at ruhlman.com
Home Cured Pancetta!
Photo by Donna When my friend Heidi Robb asked recently to split some hog belly from Tea Hill Farms, I said, "You bet!" I didn't really need it, but it is a personal moral imperative that, when offered pork belly, I must accept pork belly. Also, I was low on pancetta, a grievous situation t...
Can't wait to see this movie! Hope you are having fun and have a great time at the JBA.
Congratulations on RATIO hitting the #2 spot on Amazon! That is so awesome!
Commented May 4, 2009 on Julie & Julia and NYC Notes at ruhlman.com
Julie & Julia and NYC Notes
At the early screening of Julie & Julia, I was prepared to be underwhelmed ... except for the fact that its director I like, and when has Meryl Streep ever disappointed? Both prove true to form, and then some, in this joint adaptation of Julie Powell's blog/book and the Child memoir, My Life in...
It is so awesome that you were able to raise that much money! What a great way to support such a worthy cause.
Commented May 1, 2009 on $5000+ for Share Our Strength! at ruhlman.com
$5000+ for Share Our Strength!
Thank you all who helped to raise more than $5000 for the hunger relief organization. I'm truly grateful and Jeff Weidner at Share Our Strength is as well. Thanks to twitter, three of the doners were chosen to win a My Weigh KD-8000 Scale (everyone should have a kitchen scale!), a copy of Rati...
This book has already proven to be such an invaluable tool in my kitchen. My thanks goes out to you and all who aided you in its creation.
Commented May 1, 2009 on Ratio Chart at ruhlman.com
Ratio Chart
We must now stop accepting orders for the doughs and batters ratios chart. All orders received up to this point will be filled, any subsequent orders will be refunded. Thanks for the enthusiastic response to it. I'm making some changes to this site, including the addition of a high resolution...
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