tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post2490166204901613479..comments2024-02-26T02:53:40.061-05:00Comments on Food Network Musings: Happy Earth Day As Ina Picnics...Plus Salt In Batter And Obsessive Cookie ShapingSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-55558444900707061792009-04-28T22:10:00.000-04:002009-04-28T22:10:00.000-04:00Hi Tracy,
It's funny, this was the first show wher...Hi Tracy,<br />It's funny, this was the first show where that really bothered me. I guess because she was taking the food about 3 feet away from the kitchen that I thought all the packaging was a tad unnecessary.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-59336968249110543212009-04-24T23:16:00.000-04:002009-04-24T23:16:00.000-04:00That's an interesting point you make about the amo...That's an interesting point you make about the amount of paper she uses. I've always thought the way she does things makes it such an "event." But yep, that would be a lot of trash.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465184138365516108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-58050929466217465782009-04-24T14:09:00.000-04:002009-04-24T14:09:00.000-04:00Jenn,
I’m glad I’m not the only saltless one. If t...Jenn,<br />I’m glad I’m not the only saltless one. If the salt in the cookies is a huge grey salt or fancy mild one sprinkled on top, I guess I could see that. But IN the batter? Not for me. <br /><br />Hi Anon,<br />Ina certainly does have a lot to offer us. But I’m not sure the phenomenon of Ina would have been possible without Julia. SHE got us all in the kitchen in the first place. And maybe we had to go through her 7 page recipes in order to be ready for the shortcuts that Ina offers us. <br /><br />But Ina certainly does share the zest for life that Julia had!<br /><br />Em,<br />That’s good to know that the master baker liked these cookies. Yes, having chocolate chip cookie dough on hand would be quite marvelous. Are you sending some now?<br /><br />The nutmeg thing is a puzzle. Even if she goes through a bottle a month, NOTHING takes the place of fresh. <br /><br />No, Beth!<br />I didn’t notice that! That WOULD make a difference. The more they’re flattened out, the crisper they would be. I think I would press down just a bit. I like a bit of chew in the middle.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-43806887621657377112009-04-23T11:44:00.000-04:002009-04-23T11:44:00.000-04:00I loved the look of the ginger cookie recipe. But ...I loved the look of the ginger cookie recipe. But did you catch the continuity error? When she puts them on the cookie sheet, she just lightly pats them down so they are still fairly rounded. <br /><br />Then there's a cut to her with a trayful of cookies that are considerably flattened (more like what you do for peanut butter cookies). Then cut to her putting a tray in the oven, and they are back to being fairly rounded. <br /><br />No major consequence I guess, but if/when I make the cookies, I'll probably experiment to see which works best!Bethhttp://twitter.com/idblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-49485429235742415362009-04-23T06:44:00.000-04:002009-04-23T06:44:00.000-04:00Good comments.
I've made these ginger cookies b...Good comments. <br /><br />I've made these ginger cookies before and they were very good. I love the cookie dough tip. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have chocolate chip cookie dough on hand? <br /><br />So yes, how come she doesn't grate her nutmeg? That's always driven me crazy. Maybe her ground nutmeg is incredibly fresh.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-18179610051540427162009-04-22T18:47:00.000-04:002009-04-22T18:47:00.000-04:00it may have been said here or somewhere before, bu...it may have been said here or somewhere before, but it seems to me that Ina is becoming the Julia Child of the 21st century.<br /><br />now that may sound presumptuous or pompous or preemptive or premature...(hey i'm on a run of "P" words so don't try to stop me now :)), but it may also be a bit true.<br /><br />this woman can cook. 'nuf said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-52700441745369046372009-04-22T17:34:00.000-04:002009-04-22T17:34:00.000-04:00I have always like Ina. Even though I have never f...I have always like Ina. Even though I have never followed her religiously like some, ever time I do see her food it looks good.<br /><br />I honestly never put salt in baked good either, unless it is was a DB challenge or something. However, I do like salt in choc chip cookies! That is the only time I *like* the salty with sweet!Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-66046224733889669372009-04-22T16:40:00.000-04:002009-04-22T16:40:00.000-04:00Sam,
Take those oils and get them in the fridge, N...Sam,<br />Take those oils and get them in the fridge, NOW...especially if they are stored anywhere near the stove...and even if they aren't. <br /><br />I have to decant mine from a big can, so I keep some in wide-mouthed jam jars and some in that skinny-necked type bottle to pour easily. For the skinny bottle, I just take it out of the fridge a bit before I need it and it's fine to pour.<br /><br />Ina is the best and anyone could learn about effortless (looking) entertaining from her.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-72188068011293769002009-04-22T15:51:00.000-04:002009-04-22T15:51:00.000-04:00Hi Sue:
I was wondering, should I store my oil i...Hi Sue:<br /><br /><br />I was wondering, should I store my oil in the fridge? I use extra virgin olive oil for most things except baking and for that I use vegetable oil.<br /><br />I love all things Ina. I feel like I've become a better hostess and cook because of her show.<br /><br /><br />SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-20685295931707457852009-04-22T15:19:00.000-04:002009-04-22T15:19:00.000-04:00Hi Lynn,
I ADORE Ina, but with each new layer of p...Hi Lynn,<br />I ADORE Ina, but with each new layer of packaging, I could hear Mother Earth crying outloud. <br /><br />It's funny, I don't usually get bent out of shape about costly ingredients (except with Padma the other day), because usually you can substitute other stuff, but using perfectly good (and costly) parchment paper that way really got to me. BUT I still love and worship Ina and I don't care if she's a princess or a pauper, she has a joie de vivre that we could all learn from. <br /><br />Tom,<br />That's funny. I would have gone to the meeting just to see Jeffrey himself. <br /><br />I will bet that you will prefer the cookies with salt. I told you I'm the ONLY one that gets bothered by that. But I would love to have you join my side.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-81233948913089418082009-04-22T14:59:00.000-04:002009-04-22T14:59:00.000-04:00Hi Sue,
That was seriously funny. You know the on...Hi Sue,<br />That was seriously funny. You know the only reason Jeffrey has to continue working is to keep Ina in "good" ingredients! Back in my former life doing enviro work I was examining greenhouse gas emissions of large companies, including Alcan. A reporter from the Montreal Gazette called me to ask about Alcan and told me that Jeffrey was on their board of directors! She asked if it was worth going to the board meeting to ask questions or if she should just take the Alcan propaganda for what it was (in other words, blah blah blah). I told her she should find out if Ina was going to make the food for the meeting and then decide whether to go or not!<br /><br />You know, I've always accepted blindly that baked goods need salt, but now that you've talked about it, I'll experiment and make some cookies with and without it. I'll let you know how they come out.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />TomTomhttp://www.firstvine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-3360443874922878882009-04-22T14:15:00.000-04:002009-04-22T14:15:00.000-04:00First of all, despite the extreme envy I have for ...First of all, despite the extreme envy I have for Ina, I do like her. Her cooking always looks like something I could do, however I probably would never be quite as tidy as she is about things....I know she has people wiping/prepping/etc...although I pretend she doesn't.<br /><br />That being said, all that paper product that she wrapped up her picnic in reminds me of how much money that woman must have. In every show there never seems to be any thought to costs. <br /><br />Splurge away Ina, it must be fun!<br /><br />(I'm the one that previously commented on the fortune she must have payed for the flowers she made for the counter when she had Frank over for her casual lunch).<br /><br />Sigh........Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638031212346458820noreply@blogger.com