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Monday, April 14, 2008
Are you a top chef threat?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s obvious after viewing all recent comments that Feeding Frenzy readers are pretty savvy diners, willing to go the distance for a favorite food.
I agree, there are certain spectacular dining destinations (including Atlanta these days) where the food offerings greatly enhance the trip. Whenever I am heading out of town to one of these places (San Fran, Charleston, NY, Savannah) I plan my meals as carefully as my activities.
But judging by Bob’s comments, it seems that many of you are also adventurous cooks, willing to travel to farmer’s markets and beyond for fabulous food finds. Which got me thinking about cooking at home verses eating out. Wondering what you make that rivals what you can get in a restaurant.
While there definitely are some things that I feel I can do just as well, other things I would only leave to a “professional.” I saw several shout-outs for fried lobster tails and there’s no doubt in my mind, those are worth traveling for. I could never recreate that type of dish in my kitchen. Same with dim sum and other great Chinese.
But with a little effort and quality ingredients, with some meals, I eat just as well “in” as “out.” I think I make a pretty fierce meatloaf and can grill a steak with the best of them (when splurging on premium meat).
What do you make at home that can put the best chef to shame? What do you leave to the professionals?
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