Posts by txfoodie

I completely agree, Dagger. When Food Network was taken over by... I think it was the Discovery Channel people? ... viewers saw an instant difference in the look and feel of the network--new sleek graphics and commercials, and a...

I'm with you cajun_angel. I thought Project Runway (which Top Chef is modeled after) was much better the second season. In the meantime, we're barely halfway through so hopefully upcoming challenges will be more like this week's.

I watched it, kuan! This was my favorite episode thus far. I loved the quickfire challenge. I'd like to know what all 20 were. I guess the "mo budda" guy should be a ghee master! :) Yeah, the tuna was very...

Not sure if this should be a separate topic ... but does anyone own the Oxo mandoline? I purchased it based on its affordability and top rating by Good Housekeeping. (Though I continue to salivate over the fancier Williams Sonoma...

Joseph, my husband and I are big fans and I'm glad to read your positive review. We've been making an annual escape from the Texas heat to the California wine country since 2000 and have dined at Bouchon numerous times. Your...

mudbug, I feel that I must defend myself! I didn't consider anything I said to be "bashing". I specifically prefaced my comment (kuan asked for comments) regarding Katie Lee Joel by saying "not to be unkind", but I...

Finally, some people who watch this show! I knew I could count on ChefTalk. :) I agree with y'all, it's been disappointing. I don't mind (most of) the contestants, they're a diverse bunch with varying degrees of talent/experience...

Tzatsiki--of course! So simple, should've thought of it myself. Thanks a bunch! :)

Hi Mike. Actually not looking for a curry sauce, but a sauce that will complement a Chinese-style curried meat pie. Thanks!

Hi Jock. Unfortunately, I don't have the recipe. She'll send some home with us whenever we visit. I know she sautees the filling with soy sauce and shallots and makes the dough hersefl. It's a light flaky crust--similar to Chinese...