So, I’ll confess, lots of stuff going on here and very little for the site. As I work up some content, perhaps this is a good time to stop and check (as I do every so often) on who it is that regularly reads my gustatory shenanigans. One observation that I’ve made is that you’re almost all women. Is it my animal magnetism or my bright red sweater? You can be honest. Here, let’s make a little survey fill-out form (answer as much as you’d like; this one’s a bit longer):Name:Age:Sex:Occupation:Location:Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since:Which chef would you bring to a desert island:Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island:Favorite Cookbook:Favorite German Expressionist Novel:Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:
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93 responses to “Class Attendance, Take Three”
Name: Leah (duh)Age: 24.98Sex: okay I could…nevermindOccupation: Pantry chef at Anthony’s Pier 66 (voted best seafood restaurant by “Where” magazine for 2004 :)…as well aspiring food writerLocation: Seattle baby!Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: this past spring I thinkWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Does this mean I’d have to be attracted to them? If yes, then Tyler Florence (the Food 911 guy), if no, then Alton Brown(the good eats guy).Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Chocolate napoleon or tiramisuFavorite Cookbook: “Jamie’s Kitchen” by Jamie Oliver no doubtFavorite German Expressionist Novel: I have no idea who I’d pick…how about Adriecht (does that sound german?)Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: You need to make either roast a big fat pig in the sand like they do in Hawaii, make an ice sculpture, or go to cooking school! (i think that qualifies as a ‘food project’).
Name: EmilyAge:19Sex: of the female persuasionOccupation:student/food court slaveLocation:home is Long Island, school is Indiana University, BloomingtonBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since:about 5 ot 6 months agoWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: chocolate fondue with all of the accoutrementsFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:I want to see you try to make gnocchiI deleted some of the questions because I’m a cheater 😀
Name: AnneAge: 25Sex: FOccupation: booksLocation: NYCBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: late last year?Which chef would you bring to a desert island: whoever was making the pizza at Lombardi’s ca. 1999Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: ice creamFavorite Cookbook: In the Sweet Kitchen by Regan Daley (runners up: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison, A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen by Jack Bishop)Favorite German Expressionist Novel: As I don’t like Brecht, I have declined to explore the fiction of the movement.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: layer cake (There’s no excuse; by your own account you live right by the cake supply store on 22nd & 6th. Better yet, a field trip–with photos–to the cake supply store!)
Name:rhondaAge:42Sex:yesOccupation:tax accountantLocation:bostonBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since:oct. 04Which chef would you bring to a desert island:giada de laurentiis (it’s not ALL about the food!)Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island:espresso creme bruleFavorite Cookbook:amazon just brought me The Gourmet Cookbook…Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:You’re cute…I’ll watch whatever you do!
Name: MarianaAge: 19Sex: FemaleOccupation: Duke student, on leave of absence, with no plan to returnLocation: Wash., DCBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: 3 mo.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Shit.. it’s a toss-up between Jacques Pepin and Nigella Lawson. Jacques, because he could probably take sand and make it taste good, and Nigella, because she would provide the best conversation (and, if worst comes to worst, i could easily become a lesbian and get down)Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Lucuma Ice cream!! (if you dont know what lucuma is, you are obviously not cool, or else not from peru)Favorite Cookbook: my McCall’s 1950’s collection, beautiful.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: um.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Napoleons. Catch: you have to make the puff pastry yourself. ooooooooo!
Name:Bry (like the cheese)Age:21Sex:FOccupation:Student/Insurance Commercial AssistantLocation:Vancouver, British ColumbiaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: I wanted to know what was in my Starbucks Caramel Macchiato and my google led me to your site. But to answer the question, about one month ago.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: One of the Iron Chefs…they’re pretty good at taking a completely obscure ingredient and making it look pretty tasty (I figure the island will be full of obscure possiblities).Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: The chocolate banana cream pie from True ConfectionsFavorite Cookbook: not a fan of recipes or following directionsFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:I agree with Emily. I would like to see you make gnocchi. Last Christmas my 90 year old Italian aunty passed away and took her amazing recipe for gnocchi as well as the recipe for her fried garlic meat balls with her. My taste buds are still hurt and somewhat confused…and now, feeling very deprived.P.S. Your Blog rocks AG. When I’m at work (like right now) I try to be very sneaky and minimize the screen so that no one can see that I’m slacking off, however, I think my laughing outbursts might be giving me away. Thanks for making my work day go a bit faster!
Name:AnnaAge:23Sex:FOccupation: retail-ishLocation: OhioBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: hmm…ever since you were too busy and had that nice couple take over for you for a while.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Alton Brown. He blinded me with science.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: ooh an island made of dessert? Sabayon.Favorite Cookbook: The Betty Crocker Cooky Book or The Enchanted Broccoli Forest.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: MenschheitsdämmerungFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: a terrine of some sort.
Name: BecAge: 23Sex: FOccupation: arts administratorLocation: PhiladelphiaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Two days ago. Seriously.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Mario Batali – worst comes to worst, I could eat him.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: flourless chocolate cakeFavorite Cookbook: union square cafe cookbookFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: A real Jewish apple cake – since my grandma stopped baking, the good ones are few and far between.
Name: BrendaAge: Almost 40Sex: FOccupation: Georgia Tech Registrar’s OfficeLocation: Decatur, GA near AtlantaBeen reading: Since you lived in AtlantaWhich chef: My dadWhich dessert: The praline, cookie bar things from Whole Foods BakeryFavorite Cookbook: Fannie FarmerIt is complete and not as old fashioned as one might thinkFood Project To Undertake: Make Candy and show the steps.PS-thanks for the great posts. We miss you in Atlanta
Name: melissaAge: 27Sex: FOccupation: unemployed wildlife biologist looking for some sort of jobLocation: hyde park, ny (right by the culinary institute)Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: The CupcakeWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Jamie Oliver. We can play beach volleyball while whatever he made is chilling/setting up.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: pieFavorite Cookbook: The Joy of Cooking. It’s a good starting point for most things you might want to make.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: I just got back from Germany, and I’m trying to cut down on German Expressionist everything.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Hmmm…gnocchi might be fun. I’ll share the recipe from the cooking class I went to in Tuscany if you’d like.
How odd- I thought I responded to an earlier roll call… ah well.Name: YokoAge: Like a fine wineSex: yesOccupation: Slacker. Most of the time, I’m a librarian.Location: PhiladelphiaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: May, I think, right before you moved to NY.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Morimoto!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Coconut sorbetFavorite Cookbook: How to Cook AnythingFavorite German Expressionist Novel: I don’t read no stinkin’ expressionist novels.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: um, Mulligan Stew?
oops! That’s How to Cook Everything. I need to go home.
Name: MarcyAge: Just turned 40 (eek!)Sex: FOccupation: WriterLocation: Pittsburgh, PABeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Spring-ish?Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Definitely Rocco Dispirito. He’s unemployed right now, so he’d be willing to go, and he’s WAY cute.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Caramel Pots de Creme. But if it’s a dessert island, does that mean there’ll be other treats there as well? Just checking, cause if not I might have to bring Chocolate Whiskey Cake. Can’t live without chocolate.Favorite Cookbook: The Way to Cook, Julia ChildFavorite German Expressionist Novel: Hollywood Wives, Jackie Collins. Hands down.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Oh gosh, I’m not picky. I think that everything you blog is entertaining, so just keep on doing what you are doing!
name: christianage:23sex: im a chick despite my boyish namejob: pr assistant for turner classic movieslocation: the atl of course!reading since: the kessler article in the ajc (i thought it was a great picture)desert island chef: tyler florence is a tempting hottie but id have to go with paula deen, she’s just a doll!desert dessert: ghiradelli chocolate brownies, or derby pie, tough choice, its stressing me outgreat german expressionist filmmakers: murnau and dryerfavorite cookbook: my mom’s kinko’s-assembled book of family recipesproject for you: invent your own recipe and wing it accrding to your own tastescheers!
Name: Joe GrossbergAge: Late 20’sSex: MOccupation: Web developerLocation: Washington, DC areaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: ~6 months agoWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Nigella Lawson, so I could bone herWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Ripe nectarinesFavorite Cookbook: Olives, Anchovies and CapersFavorite German Expressionist Novel: I don’t like fiction.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Indian food
Name:savinaAge:37Sex:fOccupation:anthropologist (what??)Location:turin, italyBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: two weeks, more or lessWhich chef would you bring to a desert island:hey, in the US chefs seem to be as famous as movie stars!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: ice creamFavorite Cookbook:you wouldn’t know itfavorite German novel: die Verwirrungen des Zögling Törless but I read it 25 years agoFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: anything but gnocchi
Clarification, please!Is the chef we are to bring to the desert island supposed to provide food or company or both? These are important distinctions, so please advise.
Name: JonathanAge: 21Sex: MaleOccupation: StudentLocation: Houston (Just because the state went to Bush doesn’t mean the whole state sucks. Just more than half)Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Ah, a couple months ago. I was bored one day and was disappointed someone got http://www.amateurgourmet.com before I could.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: At first I thought, “Who better than Andrea, Gourmet Survivor 2004?” Then I thought, “Well, that’d half to be the iron chefs. (sorry Andrea)” But then I thought, “But they’re nothing without Kitchen Stadium.” So I needed someone who either didn’t need a kitchen or could make one. Who’s that? MacGyver. Case closed.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Couldn’t I just eat the island then? Maybe a dessert wine, if I had to bring something. Need to drink, right?Favorite Cookbook: Don’t use them. I find random recipes and mess with them to see what works and what doesn’t.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: I’ve been reading Chekov lately, but he’s not a novelist. And Nabokov is pretty good, but he’s not really Expressionist. If there’s a Chebokov somewhere out there, I’m sure he’s great.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: This’d take a long time, though. Make apple wine. It’s not hard, but you have to store the bottles for at least 6-12 months.
name: leeanneage:30gender: Fjob: website writerlocation: atlantareading since: about april 04desert island chef: wolfgang puck – I could listen to his accent all day long – it makes me giggledessert dessert: coffee ice cream (w/cherry preserves on top) or my mother in law’s choc chip cookiesfavorite cookbook: (name escapes me) from the Richardson, TX women’s club. Surprisingly good stuff in there!german novel: we read french, not german…project for you: how about a nice, warm potato soup? no bacon, please.
Name: EdmundAge: 21Sex: MOccupation: University StudentLocation: Toronto, CanadaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Project Sourdough…hilarious!!!Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Alton Brown maybe? Since he did do the Down & Out in Paradise episode…Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: lemon curd tartFavorite Cookbook: Jamie’s Kitchen. My 1st cookbook.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: huh?Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:Battle another amateur gourmet ala Iron Chef
Name: JessAge: 26Sex: ladyOccupation: librarianLocation: PhiladelphiaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since:Oct. 2004, I am a newbie but I love this site!Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Tyler Florence because he is really cute or Mario Batali because I love his show.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Oatmeal cookiesFavorite Cookbook: Lidia’s Italian-AmericanKitchenFavorite German Expressionist Novel: N/AFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Dishes for breakfast or brunch.
Name: scottAge: 20Sex: mOccupation: studentLocation: vermontBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: midterms, spring ’04 (behold the power of cupcakes)Which chef would you bring to a desert island: thomas keller – not only good food, but clean clothes too.Favorite Cookbooks: ina garten, 12 seasons (alfred portale)Favorite German Expressionist Novel: come on, i study politics and food…Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: series of guest entries by non-blogging chefs (i’m not doing it, why not think big? keller, pepin, portale, ina, alton brown, etc)
Name: SamAge:27Sex:MOccupation:Budding BiochemistLocation:UES,NYCBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: one yearWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Mario Batali… the jowls alone would be good for three weeks.. of course only after cured and in a rosemary-lemon-pepperoncini brine.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Magic barsFavorite Cookbook: Think Like a ChefFavorite German Expressionist Novel: Can’t readFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:Food from Jackson Heights
Name: Miss Laura LlewAge: 27Sex: MissOccupation: Bookshop GirlLocation: Western CarolinaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Katy was blogsitting.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Nigella Lawson. On Letterman the other night, she cooked fish while wearing a black evening gown. Oh yes.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Queen Ann’s Cake. It’s really good but it has dates in it and if there were yummy sounding desserts everywhere no one would bug me to share mine because of said dates. And that’s what I’m all about – not sharing.Favorite Cookbook: Clementine In The Kitchen. (What? CLOSE ENOUGH to a cookbook. Actually, it’s really good and I highly recommend it.)Favorite German Expressionist Novel: I’m of German descent and none of the Germans I’ve known have ever expressed anything.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: FRIED SPAM SANDWICHES CACKALACKY STYLE. No, I don’t know what all that entails but I bet there’s MIDGETS dancing in the background. I want to see photos of that.
Name: CarrieAge: 24.8Sex: She’s a lady…Occupation: Another librarian! Are we all on the Internet all day? I will be embarking on grad school for social work soon.Location: Athens, GaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since:June/July 2004.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Clotilde Dusoulier! She seems like a lot of fun.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: All of them. Especially chocolate chip sconesFavorite Cookbook: I’m a beginning cook, so I don’t have many. I like the Moosewood books, and also use Epicurious.com, Chocolate and Zucchini, etc.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Some more ambitious bread/bakery projects! How about a nice stollen for the Christmas holidays?Great site! I really enjoy it.
Name:MollyAge:26Sex:FOccupation:Personal ChefLocation:Raleigh, NCBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: summer 2004Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Ina GartenWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: cake, any varietyFavorite Cookbook: The Minimalist Cooks at HomeFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: another contest a la AG Survivor.
Name: TimothyAge: 25Sex: We haven’t even met!Occupation: Freelance Writer/Art FramerLocation: Metro Atlanta (Southside)Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Summer 2004Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Jamie Oliver – I know, I know; it’s the lips. I’d make sure he had plenty of sunscreen on so as not to burn.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Cassava CakeFavorite Cookbook: Fannie Farmer (Give me time, foodies, give me time.)Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Scheisse!!Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: New York Style Cheesecake 😉
Name: WendyAge: Just turned 24Sex: Half woman, half steelOccupation: TV Researcher/Pop Culture MasterLocation: TorontoBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Cupcake-gateWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Did I miss this or did nobody say Barefoot Contessa? *shock* Although, I’d pick Tyler for company…Contessa for food.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: If it was actually a dessert island, I wouldn’t have to bring any, would I? MwahaFavorite Cookbook: The one my Nannie put together for me ;)Favorite German Expressionist Novel: “Bratwurst: Best With Sauerkraut”Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:Baking in a homemade solar oven
Name: JenniferAge: 28Sex: girlOccupation: attorney, unemployedLocation: Charleston, WVBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: about 6 months, I thinkWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Anthony Bourdain, because I think he’d be able to scrounge us some good grub (maybe actual grubs) and be a great conversationalistWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: something very darkly chocolate and decadent, or strawberries & shortbreadFavorite Cookbook: How to Cook EverythingFavorite German Expressionist Novel: poohFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: you should let your readers send you on some kind of NYC food scavenger hunt; not sure what the details on that would be, but it could be fun!
Name: SaraAge: 24Sex: FemaleOccupation: Admin. Asst. at University of Texas, yoga nerdLocation: Austin, TXBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: sometime this past summer…Which chef would you bring to a desert island: The Iron Chef, as long as the selected ingredient weren’t eggplant. Ew.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: green tea ice cream (can be had at most decent Japanese restaurants)Favorite Cookbook: allrecipes.com (can’t beat free)Favorite German Expressionist Novel: mach schnellFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: something fabulously decadent, gourmet and yet vegetarian, cause lord knows there are more and more of us out there who don’t eat the meat
Name: TonyAge: 23.9Sex: BoyOccupation: Lighting DesignerLocation: The Bluegrass StateBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: You bought that knife.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Barefoot Contessa.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Derby PieFavorite Cookbook: Good ol’ Betty Crocker circa 1972.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: The Joy Luck Club?Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Napoleons
Name: MarisaAge: 21Sex: GirlOccupation: Independently WealthyLocation: The home of real barbeque, TexasBeen Reading Since…: Sometime before Katy & Josh did the guestblogging, and the Food Network marathon (brilliant, by the way)Chef on a desert island: Definitely Jamie OliverDessert on a desert island (very clever): Sticky Toffee Pudding, it’s marvelousFavorite cookbook: Better Homes and Gardens’ Junior Cookbook, 1963; there’s a few really good recipes in there! No, seriously!German Expressionist novel: Really? Well, the only true German that I read is Nietzsche. Does that count?Food project: Hollandaise sauce
Name: SarahAge: 18Sex: FOccupation: StudentLocation: Atlanta!Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: this summerWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: umm my uncle!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: frozen yogurtFavorite Cookbook: American ClassicsFavorite German Expressionist Novel: whats that? How about Metamoprphasis by Franz KAfkaFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: baklava
Name: BethAge: 36Sex: tomboyOccupation: grad studentLocation: cambridge, massBeen Reading Since: before the guest amateursWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: I don’t follow the whole celebrity chef thing, so I think I’d pick my boyfriend. That way it wouldn’t be so deserted *and* he could cook for me. Of course if he doesn’t oblige, then it would be Jamie Oliver, and I would work the same equation backwards.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: My dessert island would be made out of mint chocolate chip ice cream from my local creamery. All I’d have to bring is a spoon.Favorite Cookbook: How to Cook EverythingFavorite German Expressionist Novel: these things exist?Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: a thick garlic soup–not brothy but not thickened with cream, and with a macho garlic punch.
Name:LindsayAge: 23Sex: grrlOccupation: reporter at a daily newspaperLocation: Central Coast California (WINE COUNTRY)Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: August, but I’ve been reading backWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Thomas Keller. Yum.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Strawberries.Favorite Cookbook: I try to cook out of Bon Apetit, but I end up cooking out of Cooking Light. I have hardly any cookbooks, so I’m starting this Christmas with your recommendations — Barefoot Contessa, here I come!Favorite German Expressionist Novel: My husband read Herman Hesse’s Glass Bead Game and “it changed his life.” Good for him. As for me, my favorite German is Bertoldt Brecht for his Mother Courage and Her Children.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Paella. PLEASE. I’ll never be able to do it without some serious help, and it looks so GOOD!
Name: LauraAge: 17Sex: FemaleOccupation: StudentLocation: CaliforniaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: July/August 04Which chef would you bring to a desert island: This would be a toss up so maybe Jamie Oliver, Ben O’Donoghue, Paul Merrett, or Nigella Lawson.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: gingerbread ice creamFavorite Cookbook: there are too many… 101 soups and stews tops my list right now along with Chez Panisse and Balthazar cookbooksFavorite German Expressionist Novel: I have blocked all german from my mind since I have finished taking germanFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: perhaps something a little more frightening like a Flambé or cake decorating…or maybe your project should be to try to interview some chefs (i do enjoy your restaurant reviews)
Name: lisaAge: 26Sex: girlOccupation: engineerLocation: toronto, canadaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: late winter/early spring ’04, I thinkWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Bob Blumer – maybe he’s not a chef, but anyone who travels around in a Toastermobile is a good person to have aroundWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: chocolate cake and toasted marshmallow ice creamFavorite Cookbook: RLB’s the Bread Bible. I like my carbs!Favorite German Expressionist Novel: umm…Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: gingerbread structures – the cookie kind
Name: LindaAge: 30Sex: FemaleOccupation: Formerly a consultant and think tank researcher; currently mom to a toddlerLocation: Chicago, ILBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Summer 2004Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Mario Batali—for the food and the crazy companyWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: blueberry pieFavorite Cookbook: How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman is my most useful cookbook, but my favorites for overall fun and beauty are by Nigella Lawson and Ina Garten.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: There’s a reason people leave think tank work—they are tired of thinking about heavy intellectual stuff like German Expressionist novels.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Explain to us how you manage to go to school, have a life, do all this cooking and then have time to blog about it. What’s a typical day in the life of the AG? Great site!
Name: BarbAge: 21Sex: if your luckyOccupation: Student/personal assistant/performance artistLocation: St. Louis MoBeen Reading AG since: three months after you started this blogchef to a desert island: alton brown…hes so interesting we would never run out things to talk about or projects to do and he would bring all of his fun gadgets!desserts to a dessert island: homemade guiness ice creamFave Cookbook: a random vietnamese book that i cant recall the name of….and The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion…very funnyGerman Novel: i only read french!Project for you!: yay! i think you should attempt to make your own chocolate and then do a recipe using said chocolate. check out chocolatealchemy.com for supplies and directions. or you could just do the gnocci thing…and create your own pasta sauce to go with them!
Name: LizAge: 36Sex: FemaleOccupation: Entertainment bizLocation: Boston, MABeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: spring ’04Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Alton Brown, but I’d have to be able to bring my husband too!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: strawberry rhubarb crumble with home made vanilla bean ice cream, extra vanilla bean.Favorite Cookbook: I was never much of a cookbook girl, though I own a nice group of them, I am more of a “hey I wonder how this ingredient would taste if I did THIS to it” or “hey I can make that dish” and do my bestFavorite German Expressionist Novel: this is a trick question.. my answer is: picklesFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: I already make a great paella, so I’ll go with… jambalaya. I do like the AG Iron Chef idea ALOT.
Name: SaraAge: 22 3/4Sex: femme fataleOccupation: student @ UT, nanny, private chef during vacationsLocation: Austin,TXBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: last winterWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: continuing the theme of chefs you could sleep with, Jamie Oliver… chefs not for sleeping with would be Nigella Lawson or Ina GartenWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: gelatoFavorite Cookbook: Stop and Smell the Rosemary by the Houston Junior LeagueFavorite German Expressionist Novel: anything that enables me to use the word “kafkaesque”Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: pollo enchiladas de mole
Name:SigrunAge:30Sex: a lady, a real ladyOccupation: graphic designerLocation:Toronto, OntarioBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: I was 29Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Anthony Bourdain. He’s skinny and tough and would know what to do with the 5 kilos of cocaine I have taped to my body.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Along with the cocaine, I happened to pack a small blowtorch and those little ramekins for creme brulée (which Anthony will prepare).Favorite Cookbook: The Joy of Cooking. It has actually taught me something about food. Oh, and every issue of Martha Stewart “Food” magazine.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: How about Franz Kafka? I don’t think he was German. Do you have to be German?Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: You have to, have to, I mean have to bake and decorate a wedding cake! My God, man you have to.
Name:Age: 30-somethingSex: FemaleOccupation: Toddler WranglerLocation: up North where it’s too cold USABeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: the cupcakesWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Mario Batali — he’s yummyWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island:German chocolate cake with the nutty frostingFavorite Cookbook: Bittman’s How to Cook EverythingFavorite German Expressionist Novel: sorry, I’m allergic to German Expressionist novelsFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: a layer cake
Name: AndrewAge: 27Sex: maleLocation: nycBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: 2 weeks ago…since i met some dashing young chap who turned me on to itWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: *sigh* julia child, ina garten a close secondWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: raspberry pie a la modeFavorite Cookbook: how to cook everythingFavorite Novel About Math: the man who loved only numbersFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: i’d like to see more individual desserts
Name: AllyOccupation: StudentWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: I’ll go with many of the above and say Jamie Oliver. Hello, we’d have to repopulate the earth…Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Is it like a potluck dessert island? I like tiramisu.Favorite Cookbook: The Elements of Taste (semi-cookbook)Favorite German Expressionist Novel: the only German novels I’ve read are Kant. I think he was German. And they weren’t really novels.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Whatever your heart desires. You know better than I.
Name: McKenzieAge: 20Sex: FemaleOccupation: I’m a little confused about that right now.Location: Mankato, MNBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Kottke linked to youWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Probably Mario BataliWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Probably Grapefruit Sorbet; it would be cool and refreshingFavorite Cookbook: Alice B. Toklas’ (j/k)Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Noneod Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: You don’t need to do anything for us. You are doing great now.By the way, you asked if we women read because of the red sweater or your animal magnetism, and I can say it’s definitely the latter. (lol)
Name: Su-LinAge: 24Sex: FOccupation: StudentLocation: London, UKBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Um…since the Janet Jackson cupcakesWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Ooh, tough one. Iles Flottantes.
Name: Andrew BaberAge: 19Sex: MOccupation: Student / Catering gigsLocation: BostonBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: the beginningWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: tony bourdainWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: a snickers barFavorite Cookbook: The French Laundry CookbookFavorite German Expressionist Novel: right….Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: I want to see an entire meal cooked in a microwave.
Name: ElizabethAge: 27Sex: femaleOccupation: drunkardLocation: Culver City, CABeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: MarchWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: One from the same region.. a la Survivor!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: chocolate mousseFavorite Cookbook: Better homes and gardens WHICH I got as a wedding gift. How midwestern.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Not ApplicableFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Naughty bakery items.
Name: PlumpernickelAge: 28Sex: femaleOccupation: IT manager/legal consultantLocation: IndiaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: March 2004 or earlierWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Anthony BourdainWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: apple strudels or apple pie or crepes suzettes (can’t decide)Favorite Cookbook: Don’t really have any, but all the recipes on epicurious work out beautifully for me.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Arggghhh… I’m learning German, I’d rather not think about this one.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Anything thai
Name: ChloeAge: Older than most of you young ‘uns.Sex: FemaleOccupation: ManagerLocation: Napa, CABeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: you put in that plug for your own blog over on egulletWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: I’d take 3 so each could do an 8 hour shift: Thomas Keller, Eric Ripert, and Tony BourdainWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: chocolate cheesecake with an Oreo crustFavorite Cookbook: I have a Betty Crocker antique, circa the ’50s, held together with a bungee cord – it covers all the basics and even has green bean casserole in it – I think that recipe has been around since the American Revolution.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Do I have to pick just one??Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: chewy pecan pralines
ame: RosaAge: 26Sex: fOccupation: studentLocation: Berlin, GermanyBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: About 2 months ago, when I discovered chocolate & zucchini and followed a link.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: I don’t know any chefs. Actually, possibly the one who cooks at “Ming Dynasty” in Berlin.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Chestnut pavé. Or quince paste.Favorite Cookbook: “Das Ox-Kochbuch”. It was written by punks, and each recipe is accompagnied by a matching punk song you are supposed to listen to while cooking.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Must be “Verwirrungen des Zöglings Törleß” by Robert Musil. HA, you didn’t think anyone was going to take this question seriously, did you?Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Anything including quinces.
Name: VidiotAge: 29Sex: I have a pee-pee, not a hoo-ha.Occupation: Video editor, thus the nickname.Location: Prone, on my bed. In NYC.Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: the very beginning. Actually, since before the very beginning, on eGullet and MetaFilter. (And don’t forget who publicized your cupcakes.)Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Julia, of course.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Flourless chocolate cake.Favorite Cookbook: I like my old ’50s-era Better Homes cookbook. But I also like Marcella Hazan’s Italian cookbooks, How To Cook Anything, A Man and His Pan, The Cook’s Bible, and of course Julia and Simca’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Germans shouldn’t express themselves.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: I liked the suggestion that you make candy. Alternatively, take a page from Steingarten and identify a food that you hate, and train yourself to like it.
Name:MinAge:32Sex:FOccupation:Corporate RecruiterLocation:ATLBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since:Your boob cupcakeWhich chef would you bring to a desert island:my husband!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island:an ENORMOUS block of dark chocolateFavorite Cookbook:The Joy of CookingFavorite German Expressionist Novel:Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:I think that for your cheese phobic self, to discover three cheeses that do not taste like a foot. That you might even like.Love your blog. A good thing you did not pursue your parent’s dream of law and went with your own, writing. Your funny little posts get me through the monotony of my day.
Name:DebAge:30Sex:FOccupation: Career studentLocation: ManhattanBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: March ’04Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Anthony Bourdain. An opinionated cook with a wicked sense of humour and the mouth of a truck driver.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Cherry pie (and I can while away the time by tying cherry stems into knots with my tongue)Favorite Cookbook: Any by Nigella LawsonFavorite German Expressionist Novel: It’s not a novel but I like Kafka’s In the Penal ColonyFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Being relatively new to NY myself, I’d like to see you embark on food/eating tours of the distinctive boroughs and neighbourhooods and review ethnic restaurants in this great foodie city.
Name: RebeccaAge: 28ishSex: FOccupation: Librarian (proof we’re taking over, and when we finish it will be a much more organized place)Location: Sudbury, ONBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: October ’04 (lisa told me to)Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Gary “G-Man” Stubbs. Hey – you didn’t say it couldn’t be a fictional chef!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Sex in a PanFavorite Cookbook: LooneyspoonsFavorite German Expressionist Novel: German for CatsFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Basing an entire meal around one ingredient, a la The Iron Chef
Name: JoAge: The zero ending age who’s name shall not be spoken, still a thumb short of a hand.Sex: FOccupation: IT, getting laid off in Dec, starting Culinary school in January.Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: March ’04Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Lydia Shire. If she can make taco’s out of marrow she can turn anything into a meal. She’s my cooking goddess.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Bread pudding. Custardy, Vanilla scented and choc full o’raisins.Favorite Cookbook: Hmmmm, Cooking for Mr. Latte – Amanda Hesser, Madhur Jaffrey’s Indian Cooking, Any Delia Smith book, Everyone Eats well in Belgium.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Sorry, not my particular reading interest.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: One of my favourite shows that they took off Food TV was door knock dinners. They would show up with a chef at someone’s house and make a gourmet meal with whatever they found in the cupboard, fridge and freezer. Then they would distract the house occupant with a mariachi band or a parade or something similar and wacky. I think you have enough NY friends to make this rather amusing. Videos included….
Name:HeatherAge:17Sex:FemaleOccupation:Student/baristaLocation:Westchester, New YorkBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: June/JulyWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Alton brownWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: New York style cheesecakeFavorite Cookbook: I’m not sureFavorite German Expressionist Novel: Can’t think of one, although I love KafkaFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: something indian
Name: BrianAge: 23Sex: MOccupation: Museum FundraiserLocation: DCBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: April ’03. Office life has never been the same.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Julia Child.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Chocolate chip cookies.Favorite Cookbook: Anything Marcella Hazan… they don’t make ’em like they used to.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: I refuse to answer this question.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Unique holiday baking ideas… we all need some inspiration this time of year… something with substance AND style.
Name: JuliaAge: 34Sex: FOccupation: State Bureaucrat (Education)Location: Tacoma, WA – The City of DestinyBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: August, 2004Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Alton BrownWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island:White Chocolate Cheesecake (The Common Grill Cookbook) or M on the Bund’s House Speciality: Passion Fruit Ice Cream Pavlova (Shanghai); See: http://www.wooj.com/~obrien/pavlovaFavorite Cookbook: The Joy of CookingFavorite German Expressionist Novel: Hansel and Gretel, The Brothers Grimm (food related) ;-DFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Kartoffelklösse (German Potato Dumplings; I’m really craving some comfort food now that it’s dark so early).
Name: aussieAge: 30Sex: femaleOccupation: social work/educator type thingyLocation: australiaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: early this year sometimeWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: ummmmmm someone who cooks delicious vegan/vegetarian dishesWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: rum goo (no longer able to be made :o( )Favorite Cookbook: “Cooking with Kurma” by Kurma DasaFavorite German Expressionist Novel: uhhhhhhhFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: a key lime martini and tofu san choy bow, like they make at p.k. changs (i think that”s what the restaurant is called!)
Name: Big FanAge: FortyishSex: FOccupation: EducationLocation: Hotlanta US of ABeen Reading AG since: JJ Breast CupcakesChef to bring to desert island: If she were alive, Julia Child (for sheer entertainment value)Dessert to bring: Strawberry rhubarb pie with french vanilla ice creamFavorite cookbook – the old edition of Fannie Farmer has never let me downFav German expressionist novel: The Tin Drum by GrassNext food project: As you live in NY, you have got to wheedle yourself into the Good Morning America or Today show and get Diane Sawyer or Katie Couric to talk to you on camera wearing your “Nice cupcake, Janet” t-shirt.
Has anyone read this far?Name: GenAge: lessSex: FOccupation: MomLocation: Vallejo, CABeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: 4-6 months agoWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Alton Brown; he looks great in a kiltWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: that would be like taking coal to Newcastle, wouldn’t it?Favorite Cookbook: Barefoot ContessaFavorite German Expressionist Film: MetropolisFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: roast guinea pig
Name: Sarah PearseAge: 24Sex: FOccupation: MBA Admissions at EmoryLocation: Hotlanta babyBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: early2004Which chef would you bring to a desert island: the Barefoot ContessaWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Tyler FlorenceFavorite Cookbook: anything by Patricia Wells or my collection of Cooks IllustratedFavorite German Expressionist Novel: Tyler FlorenceFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:I think you’re doing a damn good job of coming up with these on your own
Name: Emily!Age: 24 as of yesterdaySex: sometimesOccupation: art gallery slaveLocation: the big appleBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: at least since the cupcake shirts.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: None of this Jamie Oliver girly-man for me. Anthony Bourdain, no doubt. hhhhottt…Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: see above.Favorite Cookbook: The Joy of Cooking. Never had a bad recipie from it, and it’s so sassy, I’ll read it for fun sometimes.Favorite German Expressionist Film: The Cabinet of Dr. CaligariFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: I always love your restaurant reviews. Give me more ideas for places to eat lunch!
Name: LauraAge: 28Sex: FOccupation: architecture thesis studentLocation: HoustonBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet since: nipple ring cupcakesWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: not a one of ’em.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: the dessert is apparently already thereFavorite cookbook: that tart cookbook you recommendedFavorite German Expressionist novel: none, but I like the german romanticist short story, “The Sandman” by E.T.A. HoffmanFood project you’d like me to undertake: a tangerine sabayon – a cold weather dessert touched with the warmth of sun
Name: KristinaAge: 20-somethingSex: Yes, pleaseOccupation: technical service rep/troubleshooting monkey for fortune 500 companyLocation: near Milwaukee, WisconsinBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: “A Last Minute Passover Seder”Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Jamie Oliver. Oh baby. No question.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Creme Brulee or blood orange gelato. And possibly cheesecake, if I could somehow sneak some fresh berries in to the island as well.Favorite Cookbook: “Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen”, “Rao’s Recipes from the Neighborhood”, Patricia Wells’ “Trattoria” cookbook, Jacques Pepin’s “Fast Food My Way”, and of course “Barefoot Contessa Family Style” by Ms. I. Garten, a favorite of both of ours.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Listen, I live in Wisconsin, where everyone is German, so lemme tell ya – they’re not very expressive. And they certainly aren’t novelists.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Cassoulet, or I wouldn’t mind to see you attempting to make some sort of cheese. Yes, I am a stereotypical Wisconsinite.
Name: LisaAge: 19Sex: FOccupation: Student at Loyola ChicagoLocation: Chicago, originally from PennsylvaniaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: The begining basicallyWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Nigella Lawson, Ita Garten, and if possible in this game, Julia ChildWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Trifle, rice or bread pudding, and my traditional birthday cake, chocolate wafers and whippped cream.Favorite Cookbook: The Culinary Institute’s Encyclopedic CookbookFavorite German Expressionist Novel: I’m going to cheat like a few of the readers and say my favorite film is Metropolis.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Homemade plum pudding. I’ve always wanted to make it, boiling cheesecloth and all, but I’ve never had the chance.
Age: 20Sex: FemaleOccupation: UndergradLocation: OregonBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: JulyWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Rachael RayWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: something cold and with pineapples and/or coconutFavorite Cookbook: crockpot favoritesFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: kimchi
Name: JamieAge: 29 (ack!)Sex: female, despite the androgynous nameOccupation: Librarian-in-training (MLIS grad-student)Location: Los AngelesBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Kottke linkWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Julia Child!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: mmm… island made of dessert? just needs chocolate sprinkles.Favorite Cookbook: Chez Panisse Vegetables– wonderful writing, great recipes and gorgeous illustrations. Perfection!Favorite German Expressionist Novel: ???Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: More baking!
Name: NatAge: 31Sex: MaleOccupation: Scientist.Location: The deserts of Eastern Washington.Chef on Island: Someone that would know how to cook an entire pig (which of course would be wandering around).Desert on Island: Cheesecake.Favorite Cookbook: “I’m Just Here for the Food” by Alton Brown.Project: Indian Naan or some other similar flat bread.
Name: LeslieAge: 30Sex: FemaleOccupation: Sales SupportLocation: Akron, OhioBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: January 2004. Maternity Leave gives you lots of free time… I think I linked through egullet, somehow.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Lidia ShireWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Mmm… Apple Crisp with whipped cream or ice cream.Favorite Cookbook: Sorry, Fannie Farmer. Once you have the basics, you can do anything.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Huh?Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: I don’t think you’ve made your own sushi yet…
Name:SarahAge: 27Sex: fOccupation:Project ManagerLocation:London, UKBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: err, about 6 months ago?Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Nigel slater/Marcella HazanWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Something with chocolate inFavorite Cookbook:Appetite by Nigel Slater – Seriously, check his writing out – always easy, always goodFavorite German Expressionist Novel:Well obviously it would have to be The Gray Cloth by Paul Scheerbart (Thanks, Google)Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: maybe trying out different types of cuisine?
Name: CateAge: 27Sex: FemaleOccupation: Director for a home for developmentally disabled women.Location:MichiganReading Since: Oh Geez. It’s been a long time. Maybe a year and a half?Chef on and Island: Hmmm..Bobby Flay? He’s a little cave-manny but he’d probably be good company.Dessert: Ice cream. My island has a freezer so it’s okay.Favorite cookbook: This is way too hard but this week it is the Little House on the Prarie cookbook. I bought it in a fit of Katie inspiration.Project: I would like to see you tackle more ethnic dishes.
Name: SusanAge: 27Sex: female!Occupation: receptionistLocation: Austin, TXBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: hm…it’s been about a year, I thinkWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Jack Bishop? I love his work and he seems like a mild-mannered but funny sort of guy. Though it would be really fun to hang out with Julia Child, if she wouldn’t make me eat meat.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Inside-Out German Chocolate Cake (recipe on marthastewart.com)Favorite Cookbook: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, I guess.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: bleah, Expressionism. No thanks.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:Oh, I don’t know. Blown sugar bubbles?
Name: ChrisAge: 32Sex: MOccupation: Medical ResearcherLocation: Wash, DCBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: I saw your eGullet review of Charlie Trotter’sWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Nigella (’cause there’s the whole sleeping together to save the human race thing… oh, wait, that’s the apocalypse)Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Something involving pearsFavorite Cookbook: The Babbo CookbookFavorite German Expressionist Novel: ‘Das Kartoffelsalat’ by Fred ManfredsingensenFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Something from the ‘Art of the Tart’
Name: Miss TenacityAge: 30Sex: FOccupation: Software QALocation: New MexicoBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: March 2004Which chef would you bring to a desert island: I’m going to crib off Chris’ logic here and say Tony Bourdain… “(’cause there’s the whole sleeping together to save the human race thing… oh, wait, that’s the apocalypse)”. Great idea, Chris!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Fruit tartFavorite Cookbook: ‘Culinary Artistry’ AND ‘A New Way to Cook’. Indispensable references, both.Favorite German Expressionist Novel: despite being of Deutsch ancestry, I have no friggin’ clue.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: kimchee
Name: raspberrySex: girl-childOccupation: managementLocation: vancouver bcBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: about a yearWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: jamie oliver (grrr)Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: angel food cake with frozen yogurt and fresh blackberriesFavorite Cookbook: rebar cookbookFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: chocolate croissants (mmmm)
Name:Age:Sex:Occupation: SAHM / freelancer, web & graphic designLocation: AtlantaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: earlier this year?? Right before the article in the AJC, whenever that was.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Ina Garten, not only good food but she seems like she would be fun to hang out with and hey, she’s cute!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: ice cream. It’s a sickness people.Favorite Cookbook: The Joy of Cooking (before the last revamp)Favorite German Expressionist Novel: Plastiken Entwurfszeichnungen by Ernst BarlachFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: I’d like to see some more reviews of yummy small ethnic restaurants in NYC. Since I can’t live there, I like to read these. OR you could come back to Atlanta to visit and invite me out to eat somewhere really yummy.
See? My brain is turning to mush I swear.Name: Cate :)Age: 33Sex: yes please!
Name: JessicaAge: 22Sex: FOccupation: journalistLocation: New York, NYBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: sometime this summerWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Alton BrownWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: chocolateFavorite Cookbook: Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts by Alice MedrichFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Something that does not involve fancy equipment (no food processors or standing mixers) or expensive ingredients (no pesto, arugula, or fennel). I think the test of a good cook is to use simple methods but make the food taste good.
holy poo this list is long! oh well, here goesName:Age:19Sex: FOccupation: studentLocation:KansasBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: the janet “cup” cakesWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: most definitely jamie oliverWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: ice cream-ben and jerry’s “everything but the…”Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: bulgogi (korean barbeque)
Name:JenAge: 23Sex:FOccupation: law studentLocation: NYCBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since:July-ish, probably following a search on lawyers and foodWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Mario Batali. Or Jeffrey Chodorow’s chef from Asia de Cuba-all his food has a tropical/desert island feel to it.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Hot chocolate molten cake and a frozen hot chocolate from serendipity’s to wash it downFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Good dinners that are quick to make. I’m only a 2L! Still don’t have much time!
Name: JoshAge: 25Sex: MOccupation: University Admissions Office Data MonkeyLocation: Rural VirginiaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Unsure. 6 months at least.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Something coldFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Cooking for one on a budget – simple ingredients, basic supplies, etc.
Name: PegAge: legalSex: girlOccupation: graphic designerLocation:Las VegasBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since:Since Feb. ’04Which chef would you bring to a desert island:I need to choose three: Alton Brown, Tyler Florence, and Nigella LawsonWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island:Flourless chocolate cakeFavorite Cookbook:I can’t name just one. I’m a cookbook whore.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:Hmmm…how about a Turducken?
Name:Age: 37Sex:fOccupation: novelist & parentLocation: BrooklynBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: 2 monthsWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: for food and resourcefulness: Alice Waters. For company? Anthony BourdinWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: chocolate bread puddingFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: would you just put a link in a new post back to the archive where the nipple-ring-breast whatever they were cupcakes are? They have come up over and over in the posts above and I am dying to see them!P.S. I taught one semester at the DWP!
EL—Just type “cupcakes” into Google and it’s the first thing that comes up!A bit scary, if you think about it.
Name: SarahAge: 24Sex: FOccupation: Web developer/librarianLocation: Boise, IdahoBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: before the bunnies baked cupcakesWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: one who is very resourcefulWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: if it is a dessert island, does that mean it comes preloaded with dessert? Um… Lindt truffles.Favorite Cookbook: Icebox PiesFavorite German Expressionist Novel: I’m taking the fifthFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: turducken
Name: MarkAge: 44Sex? No thanks.Occupation: Network DesignerLocation: Centre Hall, PA (just east of Penn State)Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: The BeginningWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: Rachael RayWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Pecan PieFavorite Cookbook: Delia Smith’s Complete Cookery CourseFavorite German Expressionist Novel: I think the quintessential answer would have to be Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, Dracula, though saying it is my favorite is simply an indication of my feelings towards the German expressionist movement in general.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Grow something (in a flower pot if you must, but there ought to be a community garden around there somewhere) and then make a variety of things with you “home grown” ingredients… Meet Adam: The Farmer.
Name: Jordan GrayAge: 24Sex: MaleOccupation: Grad StudentLocation: AtlantaBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: 2003Which chef would you bring to a desert island: Alton Brown!Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Molten Chocolate CakeFavorite Cookbook: n/aFavorite German Expressionist Novel: n/aFood Project You’d Like Me To Undertake:I think it’d be neat to see something with a beschamel sauce…
Name: YaelAge: 23+Sex: fOccupation: scientist w/o work – i.e. admin. secretaryLocation: 8 hrs west of NYC (we miss NY!)Been Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: MondayWhich chef would you bring to a desert island: my husband – he’s the only person that can deal with my food quirks and he can turn anything into a meal.Which dessert would you bring to a dessert island: choc. chip cookies (the recipe linked on the site is amazing: crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside – delicious!)Favorite Cookbook: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest – there is magic in there!Favorite German Expressionist Novel: …approach to cooking? beef stew!?Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Lefse – it’s a Norwegian pastry made from a potato dough and laced with sugar – you would have a lot of fun making this and would have lots of interesting pictures/ or Chocolate croissants like they make in Israel…yum.
Name: Jamie (yes another one, we’re special)Age: 28Sex: MOccupation: financial analyst aka: number cruncher, bean counter, corporate slaveLocation: BostonBeen Reading Amateur Gourmet Since: Monday, I’ve decided that Adam is fabulous. Any fan of Ina is ok in my book.Which chef would you bring to a desert island: tough one, Mario Batali for the food, and Jamie Oliver for someone pretty to look atWhich dessert would you bring to a dessert island: Apple tarte tatin from Balthazar, scrumptious!Favorite Cookbook: The French Laundry Cookbook for the pictures, Jamie Oliver’s – The Naked Chef for the easy recipiesFavorite German Expressionist Novel: No comment here.Food Project You’d Like Me To Undertake: Cook a gourmet dinner from ingredients found at a 7-11 🙂
I visit here often and thought that this event I’m involved is definately related to this great post. I am one of the founding chefs for ChefsLine, the Culinary Hotline, and we’re hosting a FREE teleconference on Tuesday night (March 13) at 8 EST. with chef and author/editor of the new Joy of Cooking, Maggie Green! We’d love for you to join us! Go here for more info: http://chefsline.com/month.php