Recipes and food adventures with Adam Roberts

  • My Lot in Life

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    Ok, this took 2 seconds to make and is a work of cinematic genius. I think the actor playing me does a great job:Click here!

  • FOOD PORN!

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    A hardcore, sweaty foray into the world of food sex. Note: Some of these situations may not be appropriate for children. However, many are, indeed, high in fiber. (Quicktime Required).Download file

  • Day 6: Starter Anxiety and an Enterprising Phonecall

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    My starter is starting to freak me out. Look:It’s separated into two layers: liquid and solid; purple and white. Is this normal?According to the book, a layer of yellow liquid may appear, but it doesn’t sound as drastic as what’s happening in my Tupperware.Being the enterprising person that I am, I decided to do something…

  • Pizza History Part II

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    NYC Eats concludes its history of New York Pizza. I liked it because it finally explained who Ray is and why there are so many Ray’s pizzas in NYC.

  • Today’s Domestic Diva

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    Lisa wants me to enter this contest. Who’ll vote for me?

  • Law and Food, Entry 1

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    Did you know that I was a law student?Neither did I!But, yes, apparently I go to law school. In fact, I better go to bed: I have an 8:45 am class tomorrow.But it occurred to me that there must be some cross-over between my legal education and my interest in food. Certainly not just the…

  • Damn! Bourdain! Masa!

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    Wow, Anthony Bourdain’s review of Masa on eGullet makes me want to hop on a plane to NYC tomorrow morning. At the risk of overquoting, I am going to post his entire review below because it’s just that good. [And for those that don’t know, Anthony Bourdain is an ultra famous food writer and host…

  • The Thursday Night Lunch Song: “I Am Known (The Dunkin Donuts Song)”

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    Tonight we go country as I conjure forth my favorite place to lunch, brunch and munch.Oh, and the part where I say “The pebby makes my bagel,” I am really trying to say “The lady makes my bagel.” Forgive that. I have a speech impediment.Download file

  • How To Make Tomato Sauce

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    Look at this sauce:Is your mouth watering? It should be. This sauce is delicious. And you will make it.You will make this sauce because it is: (a) easy to make; (b) delicious; and (c) a great way to get started in the kitchen. I am speaking specifically to site readers who read my site as…

  • Feed Me Seymour: Starter, Day 4

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    Today I had to feed my starter. It was a gross experience.First, I prepared the flour and water that I would add:Then I opened the lid. Feh! That thing smelled nast-ay!Nancy was all like: “Ok, feed the starter. Dump in the flour. Dump in the water. Stir with a rubber spatula.”Check. Check. Check.”Now stick your…