Serious Eats: Marilyn's Profile

Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

The Joy of Cooking, of course. My mother gave it to me the first christmas after I actually started cooking in earnest. I think The New Best Recipe quickly followed.

Marilyn at 2:41PM on 09/25/09

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Cook the Book: 'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'

BBQ chicken pizza.

Marilyn at 2:19PM on 08/17/09

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Flame Gourmet Burgers in Berkeley, California

I ate here a couple of weeks after it opened and was, like kukkurovaca, unimpressed. The turkey was similar in texture and taste to turkey meatloaf, and the beef was just ok. The shoestring fries were far from spectacular. I love a good french fry and these weren't worth eating. I would go back if I was in the area and try one of their vegetarian options, but for an excellent Niman Ranch burger and shoestrings, I'd go a few extra blocks into Oakland at Wood Tavern.

Marilyn at 1:33AM on 06/06/09

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In Videos: 'Target: Women,' Carl's Jr. Edition

Be sure to watch one of her earlier videos, on yogurt. It's one of my favorites.

Marilyn at 7:05PM on 04/08/09

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Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'

Linguine, with mascarpone, and some green veggie.

Marilyn at 9:29PM on 04/02/09

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Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'

No knead bread and focaccia.

Marilyn at 9:08PM on 03/02/09

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Valentine's Day Giveaway: Macarons from Itzy Bitzy Patisserie

chocolate w/ vanilla and fleur de sel; anything currant flavored.

Marilyn at 2:06AM on 02/10/09

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Cook the Book: 'Baking Unplugged'

Martha Stewart's Crepe Cake. Not so much funny, especially at the time. I remember the so-called cream filling turning into a goopy mess. The end result was a crepe cake that sloshed and slid around. I had to dissassemble the entire cake (which was not yet frosted) and cut small rounds, fill, and stack from there. Never. Again.

Marilyn at 9:33PM on 01/27/09

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