Monthly Archives: April 2007

Kitchen Gadgets:

What is more annoying then walking into a dollar store and finding a Microwave Egg Cooker? It happened. I saw one. When I go to dollar stores, I always check the Kitchen Equipment shelf. I’ve found a wooden spatula with … Continue reading

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Tonight’s Dinner

Here’s tonight’s dinner. Stuffed Zucchini with quinoa and roasted asparagus with a yellow pepper sauce. The stuffed zucchini has sauted peppers, zucchini middles, and bits of tofu. I used pulverized almonds for the “glue.” This provides a gluten-free alternative to … Continue reading

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The First Annual Food Network Awards: 2007, final thoughts

There was more going on in the show, but to keep up with this blog review, I was taking notes, and typing during commercials. One of the curious factors was the lack of presenters. They brought in two sports personalities … Continue reading

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The First Annual Food Network Awards: 2007, part 5

The rest of the show brought on awards that included Best Super Market, Better Burger, Play with Your food, and Delicious Destinations. And a catagory called Tasty Technology A store called Wegman’s beat out Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, which … Continue reading

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The First Annual Food Network Awards: 2007, part 4

There were several Viewer Choice awards. Here are the winners Favorite Childhood Read: Green Eggs and Ham (who can resist Dr. Seuss?) Favorite Ball Park Eats: Citizens Bank Park in Philidelphia Favorite Comfort Food Combo: Burger and Fries–I would have … Continue reading

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The First Annual Food Network Awards: 2007, part 3

Continuing on: Paula and Bobby again, presenting Delectable Delivery; winner: Z-club, bringing delicious foods to your door. Then, we get a little preview of “No Reservations” staring Erin Eckhart and Kathrine Zeta-Jones, who helped present the Culinary Institute of the … Continue reading

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The First Annual Food Network Awards: 2007, part 2

Presenting the “Hot Chocolate” Award: Rachel Ray and Giada Di Laurentis. Hey Rachel, Polka dots? On television? Really. But the award went to the best Chocolataire. Winner: Garrisions Confections. Hand crafted seasonal chocolates. I want some! Presenting Edible Entrepreneurs: Paula … Continue reading

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The First Annual Food Network Awards: 2007

Over 10 years of cable-casting, the little network that could has finally produced an awards show. Hosting? Emeril Lagasse. Chef Extraordinaire, and TV personality, who also helped with Food relief after the Katrina Disaster. Lagasse helped launch FN with a … Continue reading

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Culinary Dilemmas

The time I put in over the last two weeks has not allowed me to come up with any new culinary creations in my own kitchen. This saddens me. I love feeding my partner new and varied tastes, as well … Continue reading

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BBQ Seitan, and all the goods

I haven’t had a chance to photograph some of my culinary creations. Here’s tonight’s dish. I wish I could say that I made the bbq sauce and the seitan, but I didn’t. Whole Foods has a store brand called 365, … Continue reading

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