Mommer made this turkey in an oven bag. It’s resting now, so we can’t eat it, yet. Unfortunately, a turkey wing has mysteriously disappeared…unfortunately. If you happen to see it, just keep it to yourself.
Mommer made this turkey in an oven bag. It’s resting now, so we can’t eat it, yet. Unfortunately, a turkey wing has mysteriously disappeared…unfortunately. If you happen to see it, just keep it to yourself.
Hello, Blake Makers and Happy Thanksgiving! We’ve got lots of food in the oven. Desserts are done. We’re having mini chocolate chip pecan pies (below), and pumpkin banana mousse tart (you’ll see that a little bit later). The turkey’s cooking. The dressing’s done. The plethora of casseroles are done.
Fill your [...]
We landed in Chicago last night, and got to the hotel around 9pm. We were tired, and still getting our bearings, so we ordered room service. It’s Friday morning, and all I can think about is Alinea for dinner tonight. But, I have a bad habit of over-hyping things in [...]
Today’s been a great day. First, it’s Saturday, and Saturdays are rarely mundane. I knew it was going to be a good day when we stepped out the front door, and sensed a hint of Fall in the air. Granted, it was still 88 degrees, but in New Orleans, that’s [...]
Beets will always remind me of being a kid, but I never ate beets as a child. How can that be? Keep reading.
Beets were always one of those not-a-chance-in-hell menu items when I was a kid. I don’t think we ever had beets once growing up. I knew what they [...]
Hello, Blake Makers. I’ve got a new philosophy on blogging. I’ve always been a believer in doing what you love, blogging what you love. You know that I love food, but I also love ideas. From time to time, I’m going to share my latest ideas with [...]
I was one of those kids that loved broccoli. Were you? Something about their shrubby tops made me feel like a giant devouring platefuls of trees. I still like broccoli, but I have to admit my recent trips to Whole Foods have me leaving with that lanky broccoli cousin, broccolini.
Whether [...]
Nope. I’m not going into the cereal business. That clever title was sent to me, jokingly from one of my beloved readers. The worst thing a blogger can do is stop blogging, and that’s just what I’ve done. As we all know, life can be crazy at times. My life [...]
Paris Day Two Part One from Denise Elliott on Vimeo.
I can honestly say, I don’t know. I’m fighting desperately to figure it out. A significant promotion at my day job is to blame. Stay tuned.
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La Petite Grocery has always been for me like one of those classic films that I never got around to seeing. It seemed as though people were constantly talking about it, and every time it came into conversation, I felt slightly ignorant for not having [...]
I told you. I told you. I told you. All of the food that I give away on Blake Makes has to pass my taste test, so all of the SOOPZ food is good. Amano Chocolate, however, was and is exceptional. If you tasted it, you know what I’m [...]
VIDEO: FEATURED ON THE FOOD CHAIN
To be honest with you, I’m kind of surprised these collard greens turned out as well as they did. I don’t think I’ve ever attempted to cook them before, so the only place I get them these days is at a restaurant. I had [...]
The video below is just a hint about the next big idea on Blake Makes. Any ideas what it is?
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Rémy writes the Passionfruit Butter Blog and the weekly Rémy Eats post for Blake Makes.
My first official adventure as Rémy Robert, Teenage Gastronome was to Boucherie. Many New Orleans foodies are familiar with Iris, a beloved jewel of a restaurant that was located on Jeannette [...]
I got four more flip cameras tonight, which means there are four more Blake Makes Food Chains starting up. The cameras for Food Chains 1 & 2 shipped out on Monday, and these will go out tomorrow.
They represent:
Food Chain 3 Food Chain 4 Food Chain NYC Food Chain NOLA (New Orleans)100 food bloggers have been selected, and we’re about ready. Stay tuned (to be amazed). I just sent an e-mail to the participants. If you signed up, check your e-mail. Here we go!
[...]Watch the show. Discover the giveaway (it’s “phat”). Follow the instructions for a chance to win.
BlakeTakes 5 S1E1 from Blake Killian on Vimeo.
Take 5: Black-eyed Peas: ThePioneerWoman.com - “Black Eyed Pea Salsa!”, Homesick Texan - “Black-eyed Pea Dip For A New Year”
Take 4: Bacon: [...]
Hello, Blake Makers. Ok. So I’m gearing back up. I’ve been doing tons behind the scenes in preparation to woo and amaze you with my mad food blogging skills. In addition to all new food posts, I’ve got several other ideas in various stages of development. One of those ideas [...]
This is the last giveaway for 2008, and it’s a good one. What I’ve got for you is Amano Artisan Chocolate. You may remember Amano since I’ve given it away before. I love this stuff, and it’s still some of the best chocolate I’ve ever tasted (including the [...]
I’m unveiling a new Blake Makes logo in January’09, but that’s just the beginning. A lot of you may be wondering where I’ve been. Well, I’ve been busy writing my “Sandbox Statement”. What’s that? You’ll have to wait and see.
This brilliant design was created by the very talented type08.
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That’s me in the middle, my boss to the left and my friend Angie to the right. My boss, Leigh Ann, just pelted me with a snowball in the back of the head.
Hello, Blake Makers. I know. I know. It’s been a while, but I can explain. I’ve been working on a massive project at my day job that has literally been the hardest work I’ve ever done. I’ve been pulling 50+ hours a week for months. It’s been relentless which is [...]
Can you believe this cake is peanut/dairy/egg/nut free? I always thought (what I’m calling) “allergy aware” food would taste a lot like sugar-free food, horrible. Well, maybe not horrible, but no where near as gooey-yummy as the real stuff. This stuff made me a believer. You should try this stuff.
Curious? [...]
Hello, dear Blake Makers. I’m in love. Not with my wife, my poodle, or the food I’m cooking, although it is all perfectly lovable. I’m in love with the new light kit I got last week. Even in the dead of night, I can bathe my food in glorious, luxurious [...]
Hello, dear Blake Makers. This isn’t a food post, but you’re my friends, so I must share. It’s all in the video below.
Big Brother exists. But, Big Business also exists. All the operator had to do was direct me to the video online to prove they got me. After I [...]
Here’s some raw footage of the effervescent time I had last night at Savvy Gourmet. I participated in one of their cooking classes, and if you’ve never done it, do it. If you ever visit New Orleans, do it. We made three different types of gumbo, two of which I had [...]
You’ll have to visit Blake Takes to watch it.
When you get there, pay attention to what we’re talking about in the video. I was very lucky to stumble upon this interview. He’s a very big deal, and the event he’s talking about is, too. You’ll have to watch the [...]
Ok. I don’t have time tonight to write all the winner’s name here, and link to their blogs. Instead, I sent them all an e-mail (check your spam folders!) telling them they’ve won. If you were one of the lucky winners, congrats!
I want to try something a little differently this [...]
Comment on this post for a chance to win a set of these trays. If you prefer letter trays over number trays, tell me in your comment! The drawing will be mostly random, but I love how creative you guys get. Tell me what you’ll do with them, make me [...]
A few months ago, I connected with an insanely creative guy (via the Spoon Sisters) who created really fun letter and number trays. You can get a sneak peek at them below, but here’s how they describe themselves on their site:
It’s a mold that’s colorful, educational, flexible and [...]
Let’s see if this thing works. The slideshow below displays photos that are emailed to a specified e-mail address. E-mail any photo you want (keep it clean) to blakekillian@picwing.com, and it will appear below. If this works, I’ve got any idea. Several ideas, actually. bk
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I’m pretty busy. I’ve got three blogs, a food show, a secret (OMGF) and a full-time job. However, recently I was asked to blog for Brita’s Filter For Good site. Blake Greens is a blog that I’ve planned on launching since I wrote this [...]
Go to BlakeSips.com to watch the champagne portion of the Surf & Sparkle celebration that’s going on at Bacco right now! Watch the lobster video here.
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