Around The Internet Kitchen: Happy Birthday To ME
It was my birthday yesterday. I turned a ripe old age of 27 which I think places me squarely in my upper-20′s. I was getting kind of tired of being a youngster anyway.
I’m actually not huge on birthdays. I’ll probably hit up a happy hour or something and then Betsy and I might go out to dinner somewhere. Normally, I discourage presents.
This year is totally different. I’m all about presents. Instead of getting them though, I decided to give a few!
Being that I do so love you guys, I decided to give out some small presents. I wasn’t really sure what you wanted for my birthday though so I’m just giving out TWO coupons for $25 off any order more than $40 in My OpenSky Store. So sure… ya have to spend money to make money, but it’s not a bad deal if you ask me!
All ya gotta do is leave a comment and I’ll pick two people at random tomorrow morning at 9AM (ish) and update this post with the winners!
Also, don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
And a few links…
Demystifying Hard Things to Cook - Five things that appear hard to cook that are actually pretty easy. I agree with most of these… of course there’s still plenty of room to mess these up. Why do you think it’s near impossible to get well-poached eggs at a restaurant!? (@ HuffPo)
How to Cook Grits – A fantastic little write-up on grits and also a photo of what appears to be the best breakfast ever created. I’ve been playing around with a grits dish of my own… more on Monday! (@ Ruhlman)
Hamentaschen - Never heard of it? Me neither. They are tiny little pastries and while they look like a bit of work, I bet they are very worth the effort! (@ Not Derby Pie)
Roasted Bone Marrow – I’ve never actually had bone marrow, but that’s going to change very soon! This post just rocked my world. I never really thought about making it at home for some reason, but it’s the perfect use for a thing that a lot of people would just throw away. (@ The Hungry Mouse)
Have a good weekend everyone. GO USA in hockey. If you’ve been eyeing something in my storefront, leave a comment for a chance to get that discount!
Update: Jen (#21) and Erin (#24) are winners!
Stacie (Foodie2Shoes) - "I used to love this stuff growing up -- don't think I've had it in yea..."
Mag - "Absolutlly delicious on pork ribs. Thanks Nick...."
Matt - "I was at Costco recently, and they have good Gruyere there for about $..."
Meister @ The Nervous Cook - "Oh man, my mother always had port wine and Wheat Thins out at parties,..."
Nick - "Ummm... LUCKY!..."
Lindsay - "I'm from the Kaukauna area! That stuff was basically half of my diet i..."
Happy Birthday! As they say, you're not getting older, you're getting better. :)
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Happy Birthday, KID! You are fine…for now. Turning 30 is the worst! If there were ever a time to hit happy-hour, it's when you turn 30. I spent mine at the officer's club in Aschaffenburg, Germany, crying in my beer! BTW…the $25 coupon is a SUPER deal! Larry
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Happy Birthday from another February-er! If you make hamentaschen, lemme know — they're kinda wonderful.
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Happy Birthday Nick! You have a great food blog.
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Happy Birthday to you!!!! Sweet of you to offer the shop discount – I'm eyeballing that pizza peel…….
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Happy Birthday! Isn't it better when your Bday falls on a Friday or Saturday?
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Happy Birthday to you! Thank you for changing the way I look at and enjoy food. You have given me gifts since the day I discovered you but if you want to give away something on your birthday count me in! I think it is a wonderful idea and I may try that myself this year. I tell everyone I know about your blog and share your recipes so keep up what your doing, we sure do love ya down here in Texas!
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Many happy returns! Hope it's a great day for you -special meal plans?
(PS it's 8:41 Central time but likely 10ish there, hope that's ok)
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Wow. Happy happy birthday. You have a 100 years worth Of knowledge
be well from all us es'er
You're still a babe. It's scary to say that I have 2x age plus one year on ya
making hamentaschen is fun. Helped make them in mom gansie's 3-4 year olds class yesterday
some of them are already natural born bakers
need a recipe let's know, she had a good one
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Happy Birthday Nick! I anxiously await your updates every day. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Happy Birthday to you!
Also, Happy Birthday to me! I'm 27 today. :)
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Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one!
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I really enjoy your site. Great pictures, good food, and I love the pictures. I am totally in on the drawing for your birthday. Happy day!
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Never heard of Hamentaschen? Oh Nick, did you learn nothing from your college experience?
Happy Birthday.
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Happy Birthday Nick. Great idea to give presents away on your birthday. Givers gain I believe! I’m in need of a few kitchen gadgets so count me in the drawing please!
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Happy Birthday! Wow, I thought you were a lot older- your writing is that of a more experienced writer! You must have been an English major.
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Nick replied: — February 26th, 2010 @ 5:33 am
Philosophy!
And thanks! :)
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Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Macheesmo (Nick)….happy Birthday to you!
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happy birthday, nick!
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Happy Birthday:) Hope the eggs in purgatory wins!
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Happy birthday.! Love all the delicious posts!
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Happy birthday! I'll be joining you at the 27 mark in October… and I barely have wanted to admit that I'm in my mid-20's…
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Hey, your birthday is the day after mine! Happy birthday!
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Happy Birthday Nick!
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Happy Birthday Nick! I made your Cheesy Fusilli last night while the snowstorm raged in NY (and your Marquis stuffing is my boyfriend’s favorite).
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Happy Birthday Nick…27 you make it sound like you are actually getting old; wait until you turn 40 (that is me in a few weeks…yikes!). Have a good one.
As for the Bon Appetit recipes, the Soda Bread sounded the best to me. Cheers!
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Happy Birthday, Nick!! I hope your area is not getting a bunch of snow like Philly is!
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happy birthday Nick! I hope you two are surviving the mess in DC. (and I meant the snow LOL)
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Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone!
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Happy Birthday! Welcome to the wonderful world of 27! It’s my favorite year so far! :)
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Happy birthday!
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hey! i see what you are doing here :)
happy birthday!
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Hi Nick,
Macheesmo is part of my morning routine. I like your approach to food and life in general. Happy Birthday!
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Hope you have a Fantastic birthday…
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Happy Birthday Nick! I discovered your blog a few months ago, subscribed to the email updates, and now yours is always one of the first emails I read. You are an inspiration and a reminder of how much I enjoy cooking (and photography). Thanks.
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Happy Birthday Nick! Yeah I thought you were older too…for some reason, not sure why, lol. Have a great time, and its been great following your blog
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Happy Birthday! Hope your day is extra special!
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Well, I’m a bit late, but hope you had a fabulous birthday anyway. :-) I’m so glad I “stumbled upon” this site. :-)
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