" > wrote:
> On Feb 28, 8:22 pm, Nad R > wrote:
>> " > wrote:
>>
>>> I like the good Eats program. I finally learned why my pancakes are
>>> never as good as the restaurants (too much stirring). I don't like the
>>> diners program as they seem to break a lot of health department laws
>>> (at least the laws in my state, so it grosses me out).
>>
>> I liked Alton Browns pancake show. After that show I started making my own
>> pancake mix using his method. A big improvement over those store bought
>> pancake mixes without the Aluminum and other exotic chemicals. Two weeks
>> ago I went to a pancake house and I thought my pancakes were much better. I
>> found real buttermilk made the greatest difference in taste for me.
>>
>
> The first time I saw it was when I had just started watching the
> program. I didn't retain much of the information, so when it came on
> again, I took notes.
>
> I like learning about the details in cooking and how they affect
> things. For example, there was a show about chocolate chip cookies,
> and how changing the proportions of the ingredients would make a
> cookie crispy or soft. I can't remember the 3rd option. But I thought
> that was interesting. It wasn't just the cooking time.

You might be interested in these books they go hand in hand with the show.
The recipes from the show are in his books. I record the shows on my DVD
recorder.

http://www.amazon.com/Good-Eats-Earl...8978497&sr=1-1

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Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)