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What's for... dessert!
I'm not thinking too much about dinner. I'll probably just go back to Diner on Elm for another Mediterranean salad.
But later today, a friend of mine is going to stop over for wine and dessert. He and I both love chocolate, and I love Nigella. So I'm going to try my hand at these Chocohotopots. (And I will try to remember to take pictures!) I think I will add a pinch of grey salt to the batter though... I asked my friend to bring a nice port to pair with it. Do you have any fun dinner or dessert plans for tonight?
UPDATE: They were FAB! And so easy it's silly... Here are a couple of pictures:
 Labels: dessert, nigella lawson, what's for dinner
Rage against Food Network's machine?
Just taking a quick poll to see where everybody here stands on The Food Network. Lots of people who share my love of food don't like the FN. I've asked people, "So, did you watch * insert random show here *?" only to have them recoil, simultaneously fighting the urge to retch, it seems.
Well, excuse the heck outta me! I didn't know so many people felt Hollyfood has lost (or never had) its luster.
 Well, you know what? I like some food stars and their overproduced "plots" and over-acted/rehearsed entrances and tasting faces. I like it when Ina has to make a fabulous lunch for the guys who are restoring a windmill. The poor fellas were clearly in dire need of mini meatloaves. And Giada's get togethers look so inviting I really want to forget it's essentially a set, with cameras, floor markers and hot lights everywhere. I want to have Alton on speed dial. And don't even get me started on Nigella. As far as I'm concerned, she invites me over to her house every weekend to show me how to make quick meals.
Now, I have my limits. I like Paula, but I can't watch her parties. (Is it me or does her accent get thicka' when comp'ny comes ovah?) And I just never "got" Emeril. I prefer not to cook with sauce packets, so I pass on Sandra Lee. And Rachael's voice and overanimation do bad things to my chi, so...
So, am I one of a few with a soft spot for celebrity chefs? Oh well...Labels: celebrity chefs, food network, food television, giada de laurentiis, ina garten, nigella lawson
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