tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post630560705937236562..comments2024-03-14T01:30:53.723-07:00Comments on Cooking With The Single Guy: Test Kitchen: Throwdown's Shrimp and Grits RecipeSingle Guy Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-7244980282670809662011-03-06T19:51:27.659-08:002011-03-06T19:51:27.659-08:00Country ham is a sharp, pungent, dry, salty kind o...Country ham is a sharp, pungent, dry, salty kind of ham that is cured for a long time, like months or a year. It's similar to, or the same as, Virginia ham. Chinese chefs often use it as a topping for certain dishes or soups; it adds a contrasting taste, color, and texture. I can often find a piece in the super market, keep it in the freezer, and shave off a bit when I need a garnish.dragonflynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-26311038875109112402011-02-23T21:51:28.963-08:002011-02-23T21:51:28.963-08:00Country ham is actually quite smoky and salty. Not...Country ham is actually quite smoky and salty. Not always easy to find in these parts, though. Your shrimp and grits would make a Southerner proud! ;)Carolyn Junghttp://www.foodgal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-65080802953810409272011-02-23T19:36:47.690-08:002011-02-23T19:36:47.690-08:00I actually am surprised when Bobby Flay wins, just...I actually am surprised when Bobby Flay wins, just because he's often making the particular dish for the very first time. I think whenever he wins the judges are just dazzled by his cheffy creativity. BTW, would so LOVE to be a judge for any Throwdown!Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-9538114211080015722011-02-22T22:27:42.536-08:002011-02-22T22:27:42.536-08:00Have you noticed it seems Bobby loses more than he...Have you noticed it seems Bobby loses more than he wins? So glad your test kitchen is back!julieakonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-32031280051515959462011-02-22T19:40:36.713-08:002011-02-22T19:40:36.713-08:00Woah, lots of shrimp and grits lover! One of the b...Woah, lots of shrimp and grits lover! One of the better dish locally I've had was at 1300 Fillmore. <br /><br />Welcome to my blog, Peter! Thanks for reading!Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-16794852804774701352011-02-22T10:43:42.033-08:002011-02-22T10:43:42.033-08:00Just a thought on why your sauce was not as red as...Just a thought on why your sauce was not as red as the one in the book...<br />Celebrity cook books are usually written -- in the literal sense -- by a ghost writer working off notes from the chef. What's more, the receipes as they finally appear in the book are often not tested in a kitchen.<br />For me, it's a reminder: Use the books as a guide and don't be afraid to experiment and see where things take you.<br />As someone who lives in the East Bay, I really enjoy your blog and the insights it offers.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162069520746627810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-18927079745892835512011-02-21T20:34:13.085-08:002011-02-21T20:34:13.085-08:00Add me to the list of shrimp and grits fans who pr...Add me to the list of shrimp and grits fans who prefer to go to restaurants to enjoy the dish...foodhoehttp://foodhoe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-4453345677959127782011-02-21T17:12:49.765-08:002011-02-21T17:12:49.765-08:00Shrimp and grits is one of my favorite meals! But ...Shrimp and grits is one of my favorite meals! But I agree this recipe was WAY more complicated than necessary.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753455155857133205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-56845753551749300732011-02-21T15:19:48.940-08:002011-02-21T15:19:48.940-08:00It sounds delicious--I adore shrimp and grits--but...It sounds delicious--I adore shrimp and grits--but definitely a lot of work. I doubt I would go through all the effort but I always enjoy reading these posts of yours about your experience!Hungry Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176958081093165894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-49071692062635058522011-02-20T22:55:58.602-08:002011-02-20T22:55:58.602-08:00I think sometimes simplicity is the best ingredien...I think sometimes simplicity is the best ingredient to cooking. The dish sounds wonderful but a lot more complicated than was needed ... even to win over an Iron Chef.<br /><br />It did make me crave a good dish of shrimp and grits however and I sense one coming up this week. <br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07146443195088773880noreply@blogger.com