tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post115071150891366317..comments2023-10-23T17:28:19.436-04:00Comments on Jeph's Spot: Making PizzaJephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02843262392217281569noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1151153676096762262006-06-24T08:54:00.000-04:002006-06-24T08:54:00.000-04:00By the way, how did Brett or your Mom even have th...By the way, how did Brett or your Mom even have the gumption to TOUCH your knives? The first rule around here is "Keep your hands off of my knives."Stunned Donorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760806404865427760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1151153490530706182006-06-24T08:51:00.000-04:002006-06-24T08:51:00.000-04:00AlisonTreat yourself to a nice knife, nothing fanc...<B>Alison</B><BR/><BR/>Treat yourself to a nice knife, nothing fancy, but something that is well made like Jeph's santoku and it will make your time in the kitchen much more pleasant. The same goes for good pots, but with all the kids I'm sure the money has more urgent uses.Stunned Donorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760806404865427760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1151153288604068402006-06-24T08:48:00.000-04:002006-06-24T08:48:00.000-04:00I used to load toppings on pizza, but after a few ...I used to load toppings on pizza, but after a few trips to Italy, I've become a minimalist, my favorite pizza is now little tiny dots of fresh mozzerella, a few slices of prosciutto and a scattering of wild arugula.Stunned Donorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760806404865427760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1151119158904011832006-06-23T23:19:00.000-04:002006-06-23T23:19:00.000-04:00trust me when you don't have expensive cookware or...trust me when you don't have expensive cookware or knives, a maid looks awful good.. One day I will get that stuff. SIGH one day..Dirty Fingernailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573482446498159253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1151117152917900102006-06-23T22:45:00.000-04:002006-06-23T22:45:00.000-04:00Oh I've flipped out a little when my visiting mom ...Oh I've flipped out a little when my visiting mom (or Brett) put my Wusthof santoku knife in the dishwasher. NOOOOOOOO!<BR/><BR/>And I'm learning I like these homemade pizzas a little less heavy as well. Made one today with a visiting friend and we had all the same stuff PLUS added diced up sun dried tomatoes, portabella mushroom slices and artichoke heart (and accidentally put on a little more shredded mozz than last time). Good, but too heavy... Sharon was surprised I was putting "plants that grow in the dirt outback" on our pizzas (even though she knows she likes herbs) - but she said she really enjoyed it.Jephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843262392217281569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1151081124227181242006-06-23T12:45:00.000-04:002006-06-23T12:45:00.000-04:00Beautiful pizzas Jeph, perhaps a second career as ...Beautiful pizzas Jeph, perhaps a second career as a <I>pizziaola</I> is in the works? It's an endless war, but I prefer my crust a little thinner and my toppings a bit sparser, but I'd eat your pizza with gusto.<BR/><BR/>To chime in on the maid issue, I have never had a housekeeper that did a great job and I have a morbid fear of turning my knives and good pots over to anyone that isn't prepared to reimburse me on the spot if they %&#@ them up. (control issues, I know).Stunned Donorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760806404865427760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150940928884988922006-06-21T21:48:00.000-04:002006-06-21T21:48:00.000-04:00Sure Jeph. Right after I get Conrad settled on th...Sure Jeph. Right after I get Conrad settled on the idea!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285897619531989328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150940400018970842006-06-21T21:40:00.000-04:002006-06-21T21:40:00.000-04:00Me too - I'll take a maid! Love the idea Peter - ...Me too - I'll take a maid! Love the idea Peter - could you convince Brett I need one?Jephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843262392217281569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150902735460267872006-06-21T11:12:00.000-04:002006-06-21T11:12:00.000-04:00Okay I love to cook , so I would go for the maid.....Okay I love to cook , so I would go for the maid.. Then she could do the whole house.Dirty Fingernailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573482446498159253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150893840869797182006-06-21T08:44:00.000-04:002006-06-21T08:44:00.000-04:00You don't need a personal chef, you just need kitc...You don't need a personal chef, you just need kitchen staff to do some of the prep and to clean up afterwards!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285897619531989328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150856730367007432006-06-20T22:25:00.000-04:002006-06-20T22:25:00.000-04:00Need a personal chef!? But it's fun to cook!Need a personal chef!? But it's fun to cook!Jephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843262392217281569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150820631396619052006-06-20T12:23:00.000-04:002006-06-20T12:23:00.000-04:00The kids will try different stuff. If I left it up...The kids will try different stuff. If I left it up to them, who knows what kind of pizza it would be.. They really do like breakfast pizza, with sausage, bacon, tomatoes and eggs.. I still need that personal chef..Dirty Fingernailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573482446498159253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150818121079922602006-06-20T11:42:00.000-04:002006-06-20T11:42:00.000-04:00I had the jarred ones in hand. And that's exactly...I had the jarred ones in hand. And that's exactly why I put 'em back. I figure I'll try 'em AFTER I try the plain canned ones (which I worry could be a tad metallic tasting?)Jephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843262392217281569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150809168596971032006-06-20T09:12:00.000-04:002006-06-20T09:12:00.000-04:00I've only used the jarred ones, so you get some ex...I've only used the jarred ones, so you get some extra oil and flavouring you might not want.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285897619531989328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150803164332642242006-06-20T07:32:00.000-04:002006-06-20T07:32:00.000-04:00Jeff: Thanks!! And thanks for stopping by and sh...<B>Jeff:</B> Thanks!! And thanks for stopping by and sharing the kind words! You want the honest truth? I kept thinking I was going to see the pizza from this month's Cook's Illustrated pop up on your site before I could get my pictures up! You're always posting so many great recipes, and it seems like you're trying at least one new recipe almost every nite! I can't shop/plan ahead like you though - seems you get all your shopping done on the weekend, and have the menu planned for the week? I'm way too scatterbrained and indecisive for that!<BR/><BR/><B>Peter:</B> I've only used artichoke hearts a couple times - have you had bad experiences with them (in or out of the can) before!?Jephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843262392217281569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150801653614309552006-06-20T07:07:00.000-04:002006-06-20T07:07:00.000-04:00Oooh, tough question on the artichoke hearts. I'm...Oooh, tough question on the artichoke hearts. I'm inclined to say salad bar since you can see them first. Hmmmm.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285897619531989328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150772225931775412006-06-19T22:57:00.001-04:002006-06-19T22:57:00.001-04:00Those look fantastic! Please have us over :)Those look fantastic! Please have us over :)Jeff in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803601162211337824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150772222491411522006-06-19T22:57:00.000-04:002006-06-19T22:57:00.000-04:00Yeah, Brett's got this mouth that can detect ANYTH...Yeah, Brett's got this mouth that can detect ANYTHING I sneak into food! Or at least he tells me he knew whatever-it-was was in there AFTER I start the "so how do you like it? oh good - you like it! did you notice anything different? I snuck in ____! and you said you liked it!" LOL<BR/><BR/>I'm sure he'll slip me some Kraft Mac N Cheese with arsenic sometime and ask how I liked it! ;-) I've certainly got it coming!<BR/><BR/>Alison - do your kids like any of the more creative pizza toppings, or do you have to go with traditional kid-friendly stuff?<BR/><BR/>I picked up a can of artichoke hearts today to add the next time. And more fresh mozzarella. Wonder if I should've gotten jarred artichoke hearts instead? Or ones from the olive bar?Jephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843262392217281569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150747376650938252006-06-19T16:02:00.000-04:002006-06-19T16:02:00.000-04:00Umm, can you be my personal chef.. They all look D...Umm, can you be my personal chef.. They all look DELish!!! My kids love homemade pizza too!!!Dirty Fingernailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573482446498159253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150722977545168972006-06-19T09:16:00.000-04:002006-06-19T09:16:00.000-04:00The Brett filter? Picture me snorting with laught...The Brett filter? Picture me snorting with laughter at that one!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285897619531989328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150718151529032362006-06-19T07:55:00.000-04:002006-06-19T07:55:00.000-04:00LOL Trust me - they're super easy!LOL Trust me - they're super easy!Jephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843262392217281569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26816599.post-1150713271656616232006-06-19T06:34:00.000-04:002006-06-19T06:34:00.000-04:00No text necessary. Can you come over and make the...No text necessary. Can you come over and make them for us some time soon? They look utterly yummy!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285897619531989328noreply@blogger.com