The Stovetop Traveler: Recent Comments

Comment on My Lunch at Galatoire's

2008-03-31T07:10:53Z

Oh my God, I love the bunny ears!!!!

Comment on An Open Letter to Rachael Ray

2007-12-02T17:39:07Z

Good post Jay. Indeed it's sad to see something that started off real good go bad, as the case seems to be with Rachel Ray. Ironically though this doesn't seem to surprise me, because I have noticed in America that the so-called "corporate suits" (such as those who produce Rachel Ray's show) always feel they should "intervene" (and they often do) when something is succesful because they think they can make it "better". They think they know better and they give us, the public, what they "think" we want, not necessarily what we want. I have seen this happen so often in the past that I cannot help but wonder why cann't they leave a successful thing alone? I don't think people like Rachel Ray have much say, but you are right I wish she would go back to her roots because she was far more genuine and fun.

Comment on An Open Letter to Rachael Ray

2007-11-28T07:28:26Z

Well, I wasn't really trying to tell her off, more like plead with her. As for her reading it, a blog from a nobody in bumf--- Seattle, who gets 15 hits a day on his blog - don't think that will happen any time soon. Maybe Bourdain can plead with her.

Comment on An Open Letter to Rachael Ray

2007-11-28T01:41:25Z

Yikes! If she read that, I bet she felt like crawling under a rug! Way to tell her off! I have not seen her show yet, but from what you said, I don't think I want to.

Comment on An Open Letter to Rachael Ray

2007-11-25T23:34:39Z

We second your motion. We were thoroughly disappointed when Rachel's producer contacted us & we sent a bunch of our home brewed samples as Georgianna who was working with Rachel thought our concept was pretty cool & encouraged us to do so. After packing the beers up & sending out, we were told that Rachel doesn't do any segments that involve alcohol. We assume many things have changed. I guess the segments that Rachel did that involved a really great micro brew or interesting cocktail were just figments of our imagination. We agree.... Rachel, return to your roots baby. We would rather see you get rich being you instead of being a corporate puppet.

Comment on An Act of Love?

2007-11-22T00:47:14Z

I like what Jim said. I guess cooking can be act of love as well if you cook for friends and family who you love as well! I like the question Lori raised...very sobering indeed!

Great blog Jay, keep it up!

Comment on Big Time

2007-11-01T06:16:59Z

Dude, you are so right about country pie! I get this killer cherry pie here in Massachusetts, I can't imagine finding it in Boston, only out here in the sticks. Apple, cherry, peach, nectarine, chess, shoefly - doesn't matter what it is, pie is better in the countryside.

Comment on This Is Not A Restaurant Review

2007-09-12T06:03:32Z

I guess we won't go there the next time you make it up this way. Maybe Ethiopian next time?

Comment on This Is Not A Restaurant Review

2007-09-11T23:45:27Z

jay-o, hope you didn't hurt your foot when you were leaving that utterly disappointing restaurant!

yours in food, love, history, & friendship--keep on keepin' on & cookin' & writin'!

~anthea

Comment on Sweet Home Cooking

2007-09-03T15:28:01Z

Hey Chef,Im a big fan of cereal but thats me.I like to make a batch of hummus and have sandwiches( Sprout bread;Ezekiel) with roasted red pepper.
Grains can be batch cooked,such as quinoa,bulgar or maybe cous cous.Or maybe a bulgar tabouleh refreshing no doubt. Good luck with getting your dinner on.
Peace