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Lobster...but it has to come right out of the ocean in Maine. One New Year's eve..we drove 4 hours from Ct. to Maine to get the best the ocean has to offer! We drove( four hours) home and steamed them!! Loved it!!!

I ,too, bought one of his books at least 20 years ago! What I remember most....his beautiful presentations! Sorry to hear that he passed away.

Try Epicurious on line...they sell at about 40% less

Pastrami on rye....with great Hebrew National Mustard! I have never had brisket....I will make it if I win! But I am not Jewish...so maybe the book should go to the nice Jewish girl above!!

I usually brine and make the broth with the giblets...and then roast. I would love to try this turkey brand....i know they sell it at Balducci's! Here's to winning and a great Thanksgiving to all!

Marcela Hazan is my favorite..and I am sure...Hers!!

My daughter has been calling me from college every Monday night when it is her turn to cook dinner for six. I have to spend four hours on the phone walking her through the grocery store purchases and then thru the cooking process. I usually send her an easy receipe by email and then we cook together long distance. It is hard...I hate to cook long distance and would have loved to have cooked with her at home...but she had no interest. So, who do I hate cooking with......the PHONE! Please, I hope I win this book....I will have something to read in the down time on the phone...waiting for water to boil etc.!!!!!!!

Twenty years ago I bought a sweet vermouth for my mom's visit to my new home. My mom loves her martinis and has never let me forget that she only likes the Dry vermouth. Since then she always brings her own Martini and Rossi dry vermouth. Believe it or not , I have never tried vermouth and would always end up dumping the remainder the the bottle after she left. This last visit , having most of the bottle left...I started cooking with it...substituting for wine in various recipes...I especially liked it with Chicken Piccata.. and my family noticed the slight change in taste. I love it because I can keep it for at least a month , and it is less expensive than using wine.

The 8" chef (Global) and the Santoku(Wustoff)......I really want to try the Ken Onion Shun chef knife.....might treat myself to it!!!!! Anyone have any comments about that knife??

Just fyi, I ordered the book online at Epicurious for only $11.99....plus shipping of $3.99...And, I too loved the fiirst edition, which is why I was so interested in this new version....

thanks for your help., I read the Cook thte Book comments, and then checked out the Amazon reviews . I just ordered the book......thanks to you both!

I am getting tired of Food Network...I loved it in the beginning, with Puck and Ming, and Batali....but now it is just dumbed down. i cannot watch Ray or Sandra Lee... and I cannot watch Flay talk and eat without any manners. I can tolerate Ina, but she is so predictable...most receipes have been done forever....her show is uninspired..... Giada's and Michael of Napa Style are the only chefs with some excitement.

While Paula is fun...I have never wanted to even try her fat and heart attack dishes. One visit to the Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah will cure you of any interest in her food......