tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815369823036697.post5244487316774160321..comments2023-09-30T09:07:27.339-07:00Comments on Cookbook Immersion Project: Wrapping Up, and Up NextEihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06002642692299774106noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815369823036697.post-79244165940516469922011-11-16T18:21:17.812-08:002011-11-16T18:21:17.812-08:00I don't know how I wound up with so many of th...I don't know how I wound up with so many of their books. Yes I do--I bought a subscription to Cooks Illustrated for a year, and then they had all these great deals after the holidays where the books were only $12, and I went a little crazy. Don't worry--this is the last of them. Okay, that's not exactly true. I also have "Cover and Bake," but there's no way I'm cooking a whole month of casseroles, so that one shall not be represented here. <br /><br />Clieu: That's sweet of you. If I really feel motivated (and want to pay the price), I could probably find the spices online. Usually, the off-the-wall spice was paired with a cut of meat I couldn't get, so that dampened my enthusiasm for seeking out the spices. I appreciate the offer, though. I'll have to go back and look at the recipes to remember exactly what spices I couldn't find. I know one was for a slow-cooked Mexican pork thing (mmmm). <br /><br />Thanks for the website, Trix! Definitely good to have a resource like that handy.Eihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002642692299774106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815369823036697.post-91013912144175191782011-11-16T17:29:20.881-08:002011-11-16T17:29:20.881-08:00Ei I really hope you like the veg cookbook. I am n...Ei I really hope you like the veg cookbook. I am not a fan of the Cooks Illustrated folks. I like their concept- to a point- and as an artist I love the pics, and the science when they get into that sometimes- but honestly I think they do not deliver where it counts- they are something of a wikipedia of "category recipes" and that bothers me, esp. b/c they are not that great. So, If they fail you- please try Alice Waters Chez Panisse Vegetables she is a goddess for very good reasons and she will never fail you, but I hope this new book works for you b/c it is always so sad to read your "just okay" , or worse those " Charlie spit-it-out-Matt -hated-it-i-just-had-wine-and-takeout" reviews!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858117659725253544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815369823036697.post-17439968530497678452011-11-16T11:38:26.279-08:002011-11-16T11:38:26.279-08:00Have you tried My Spice Sage online? They have TON...Have you tried My Spice Sage online? They have TONS of stuff, maybe you can make these dishes after all! http://www.myspicesage.com/<br />Or ... wait until you move to Italy. Lucky!!!Tasty Trixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583301157540398839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815369823036697.post-20664156349015606302011-11-15T15:54:21.083-08:002011-11-15T15:54:21.083-08:00Still super jealous at your move to Italy!Still super jealous at your move to Italy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815369823036697.post-61005432593253680852011-11-15T15:38:43.710-08:002011-11-15T15:38:43.710-08:00When you move to Italy... Will you ever get tired ...When you move to Italy... Will you ever get tired of saying that :-)<br />Glad you had a hit with this one & hope all your writing is going well.Cher Rockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067437991540780000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815369823036697.post-30907122253943647952011-11-15T13:12:55.450-08:002011-11-15T13:12:55.450-08:00I agree, though I'd add also wanting a fish mo...I agree, though I'd add also wanting a fish monger that has uncommon varieties of fish too!<br /><br />What's on your spices wish list? Since I'm in SF, I have access to well-priced ethnic groceries, I just might be able to pick some up for you :Dclieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972339657632525795noreply@blogger.com