Comments on: … & Eat It, Too

By: Josh Kornbluth

Josh Kornbluth — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:10:34 +0000

Hey, Sandra — I love that quote from Woody (Allen, right? — at first I was thinking Guthrie); I would only add a Vibrat-O-Bed to that motel picture. … And thanks for your appreciation of my wife’s shirts — she’s making some real doozies for our 2nd season!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:32:26 +0000

Thanks for the recipe, Josh. The day after the broadcast, I searched thru Ruth’s book and couldn’t find the recipe. I really enjoy your show and the mix of guests, particularly Barbara Boxer, Rita Moreno, and on and on…Lemony Snicket with the accordian?
You, me, and Woody, Kid. I once heard someone say that his idea of camping is sleeping in a cheap motel with a small pillow. Yeah. I admire your chutzpah for getting out there.
I like your shirts. Your wife’s designs? Love the whimsy, creativity.

By: Josh Kornbluth

Josh Kornbluth — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 17:22:09 +0000

Thanks for your comments, Patricia and Will! (And yes, we did have a great time camping.) … As for Colleen, my Benevolent Webmistress: What would I ever do without you? I shudder to think of it! …

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 08:15:24 +0000

Here it is, or click on the rebroadcast link.

Ruth Reichl’s Last-Minute Chocolate Cake

This cake calls for a scoop of vanilla ice cream on each slice.

4 ounces fine-quality unsweetened chocolate
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3/4 cup brewed strong black coffee
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9-inch-by-5-inch loaf pan. Combine the chocolate, butter, and coffee in the top of a double boiler or in a very heavy pot, and stir constantly over low heat until melted. Let the mixture cool for 15 minutes. Then add the Grand Marnier, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir well.
Stir the flour, baking soda, and salt together, and add this to the chocolate mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

By: benevolent webmistress

benevolent webmistress — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 01:37:53 +0000

Patricia,

Here is the complete recipe. Enjoy!

Colleen

By: Will

Will — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 01:20:46 +0000

Have fun camping!

By: Patricia Maxwell

Patricia Maxwell — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:08:34 +0000

Really enjoyed the food critic episode. That cake looks fascinating.
So, do I have to buy the book to get the exact ingredients? I was hoping you would have it on your website.

So, do you think test-tube babies are inconceivable?

Patricia