var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-16547962-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); hard cooking, eating and living a life well-doneTumblr (3.0; @shesfried)http://shesfried.com/What's Your System?: A History of My Life in Diets: whatsyoursystem: I’ve been on a diet since...http://shesfried.com/post/52061414786http://shesfried.com/post/52061414786Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:43:56 -0400Hey! Sorry I missed this…no, you didn’t miss anything. I wound up getting credit from my f/t food...http://shesfried.com/post/44118219175http://shesfried.com/post/44118219175Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:11:00 -0500ruth curry: and that's when I hit 'close tab': These truths + actual dates = why I just deactivated...http://shesfried.com/post/42845109660http://shesfried.com/post/42845109660Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:36:23 -0500 I&#8217;m not a typically sentimental person, but there are times when a moment demands a bit of...http://shesfried.com/post/2780346935http://shesfried.com/post/2780346935Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:35:00 -0500ICEICE Culinary This Mario Batali recipe was a big surprise to many of us who did not think we much liked goat...http://shesfried.com/post/2669525889http://shesfried.com/post/2669525889Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:05:52 -0500Mario Batali recipegnocchigoat cheese gnocchi<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldg7r5uPFx1qzaq3to1_500.jpg"/><br/> Beet Farrotto<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldg7r5uPFx1qzaq3to2_500.jpg"/><br/> Mint Fettucini with Lamb & Olives<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldg7r5uPFx1qzaq3to3_500.jpg"/><br/> Scallion Barlotto<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldg7r5uPFx1qzaq3to4_500.jpg"/><br/> Skate & Shrimp, Saffron Clam Citronette<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldg7r5uPFx1qzaq3to5_500.jpg"/><br/> Spinach & Goat Cheese Gnocchi <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldg7r5uPFx1qzaq3to6_500.jpg"/><br/> Fennel-Dusted Sweetbreads w Bacon <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldg7r5uPFx1qzaq3to7_500.jpg"/><br/> Brussels Sprouts w Pancetta<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldg7r5uPFx1qzaq3to8_500.jpg"/><br/> Monkfish Piccata w Preserved Lemons<br/><br/> <p>Master chef class: Mario Batali</p> <p>The Spinach & Goat Cheese Gnocchi (Tumblr doesn’t give me enough space for the full recipe title) with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts and Lemon, was the group favorite, so posting the recipe next…</p>http://shesfried.com/post/2668635033http://shesfried.com/post/2668635033Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:42:00 -0500Mario Batali recipes Image courtesy of Institute of Culinary Education So much to report, dear readers, I hardly know...http://shesfried.com/post/2668479082http://shesfried.com/post/2668479082Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:26:00 -0500chef chris gesualdi<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld8xczm9He1qzaq3to1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Best Latkes Ever.</p> <p>Two words: duck fat</p>http://shesfried.com/post/2171339599http://shesfried.com/post/2171339599Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:19:51 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcoimzALFI1qzaq3to1_500.jpg"/><br/> Save [for] Chef Faith<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcoimzALFI1qzaq3to2_500.jpg"/><br/> Zuppa Inglese<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcoimzALFI1qzaq3to3_500.jpg"/><br/> coffee ice cream, salted hazelnut phyllo<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcoimzALFI1qzaq3to4_500.jpg"/><br/> Lemon tart<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcoimzALFI1qzaq3to5_500.jpg"/><br/> Caramelized Banana tarte tatin<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcoimzALFI1qzaq3to6_500.jpg"/><br/> Berry-Almond Financier<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcoimzALFI1qzaq3to7_500.jpg"/><br/> Mascarpone Cheesecake w spun caramel<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcoimzALFI1qzaq3to8_500.jpg"/><br/> Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta, choc whipped<br/><br/> <p>Pastry’s operatic climax. After a week preparing the various components, we tested our plating skills. </p> <p>The coda to Mod 4 was our exam and practical (write “Happy Birthday” in chocolate on a cardboard round, roll out a 10” circle, then place in 12” pie tin, make Creme Anglaise, make a perfect cornet—a parchment paper cone used to write in chocolate with…functions like a mini pastry bag). Got a 98 and 93, respectively.</p> <p>Next up: Chef Chris and Mod 5: The Finale</p>http://shesfried.com/post/2138978319http://shesfried.com/post/2138978319Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:49:00 -0500 Before work, I stop at the Union Square Farmer’s market to pick up 4 batches of swiss chard. I only...http://shesfried.com/post/2138899352http://shesfried.com/post/2138899352Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:43:23 -0500Thursday: Re-visited the neurologist to get my MRI and blood test results early Thursday morning. My...http://shesfried.com/post/2081539820http://shesfried.com/post/2081539820Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:03:00 -0500Long week, eh (she says, three weeks later)?  Wednesday: My day started with an 8am meeting, then at...http://shesfried.com/post/2081212294http://shesfried.com/post/2081212294Fri, 03 Dec 2010 07:05:00 -0500pickle brined chickenprime meatsweber grillskara nielsencenter for culinary developmentTuesday: Fly to Des Moines for Meredith&#8217;s annual food editors&#8217; meeting. My employer,...http://shesfried.com/post/1728740864http://shesfried.com/post/1728740864Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:34:25 -0500Sample week, November 2010 Granted, this would not be a typical week, but neither is it one...http://shesfried.com/post/1705946766http://shesfried.com/post/1705946766Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:38:06 -0500Pastry is officially over next Wednesday. On the one hand, I am very happy about this. My body is...http://shesfried.com/post/1686952667http://shesfried.com/post/1686952667Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:16:13 -0500 Today is Thanksgiving. I&#8217;m sitting by the pool in Florida, visiting my newly-retired folks....http://shesfried.com/post/1682816208http://shesfried.com/post/1682816208Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:20:00 -0500Thanksgiving Pastry began nearly two weeks ago. Sorry for the late report but I haven&#8217;t felt like...http://shesfried.com/post/1467880473http://shesfried.com/post/1467880473Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:02:00 -0400ride brooklynpate sucreefruit custard tartfrangipaneEnduroButtermilk ChannelI haven’t made any decisions (yes, the decision is mine), but I’ve been looking into a...http://shesfried.com/post/1443226154http://shesfried.com/post/1443226154Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:50:59 -0400I&#8217;ll keep this brief because I have to get ready to head over to my ex&#8217;s for an early...http://shesfried.com/post/1380120145http://shesfried.com/post/1380120145Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:44:00 -0400 This was supposed to be the best class of the module, the one where I learned how to make sushi....http://shesfried.com/post/1380011428http://shesfried.com/post/1380011428Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:16:00 -0400sushi,eggrolls,dumplings