Comments on: The Croque-Madame

By: butterflycharlie

butterflycharlie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:56:48 +0000

I thought I was going to be the first to raise my hand and say I have next to no culinary know-how but I see that Jessica got there first! ALthough saying that, I think I make a pretty damn good cheese on toast and a good cuppa tea! So hey, I’m half way there, right?! Plus, I’m pretty good at ordering take-aways…

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:50:55 +0000

I totally agree that there are some things that everyone should know how to do in a kitchen. I was confounded by the few people I met in school who didn’t even know how to check to see if their noodles were cooked! I suppose that is why EasyMac was invented…

By: Mermanda

Mermanda — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:19:04 +0000

Ok. I have to try this. I never poached an egg before.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:25:18 +0000

OMG that sounds amazing. I would love to learn to make it. Also, I get a big FAIL for cooking because I can’t do any of the things you mentioned. Are you free for lessons?

By: michelle woo

michelle woo — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:45:16 +0000

Share the recipe for slow cooker french onion soup! It’s my absolute fave.

By: bFlat

bFlat — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:44:22 +0000

Hi Kyla, I found your blog through your guest post on “Who’s Your Dachshund” so I’m not some creepy stalker person. I love your blog and hope to continue reading it. Congrats on the wedding!

Introductions aside, I also have never had a poached egg in my life. Though making a solid pasta sauce is crucial and it has bailed me out a number of times.

By: fuchsiag

fuchsiag — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:50:52 +0000

*Joins the never-had-a-poached-egg bandwagon*

By: laura_marie

laura_marie — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:47:43 +0000

I think it would be nice to think that anyone who makes food for themselves could just know some staples like the different ways to cook eggs, grill a hamburger to a specific done-ness, know when the cookies are done and not burnt on the underside or goopy in the middle, etc. However, that’s easier said than done assuming you don’t eat those three foods everyday.

Really though, I think it’s very useful to know how to make a big thrown-together skillet meal out of anything that happens to be in the fridge/pantry. They usually make enough for leftovers, plus it helps with the end of the week ‘i’m just going to have this snack bar and a potato with a side of raisins for dinner’ problem.

By: Noelle

Noelle — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:35:32 +0000

That looks decadent. And the only essential kitchen skill I can think of is making oatmeal exactly the way I like it. Once that is accomplished, I can do anything.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:14:58 +0000

Wow, it’s lunch time. I’m starving!! That sandwich looks so good. I’ve actually never had a poached egg either and I’m not sure I’m ready to start. I have yolk issues. I have egg issues. I eat like I’m three years old!