I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I just happened to get a run of negatives without running into a positive. Maybe I rushed to judgment when I thought that Ina was being unfairly slammed. I'll be more careful in future. Promise.

Everyone votes fail without trying them - is that fair? Ina's a business after all. I admit I was skeptical when I learned of the new frozen venture and decided to wait until they arrived at Safeway,

I was very surprised, up to this time the only frozen meals I've found "acceptable" were in France or Italy. They seem to know something we don't. Ina's have a very different approach to what you do with the food when you open and prepare it. Still keeping exactly to the time suggested on the package, the results are good. With a little help (salt, pepper, soy, chili) to suit your own taste - they're better than good. Wouldn't you add a little salt to something you cooked yourself?

Give her a break - they're less expensive than the crap P.F.Changs and way better.

Go to Eric Ripert's blog, this is the chicken tenders page but it'll get you in:

http://blog.aveceric.com/2008/06/29/h...

Williams-Sonoma has a version of the rectangular pan but with a bump in the middle that makes rolling an egg much easier

So great to find that I'm not alone. I've literally screamed at ATK for not only all the vile marketing practices they use, but twice I've responded to their offers to get stuff from their website, sent a check and STILL was unable to access what I paid for. No amount of WTF mail from me ever got a response - but I still really like Bridget and Julia,

When we remodeled our kitchen we lived for a year with a toaster oven and were duly amazed at its versatility. Now I've graduated to a Breville and that machine, though pricey, is a marvel. I'd suggest checking out the recipes from 4 star chef Eric Ripert on Youtube - they work and most are only 10 minutes start to finish. Just look for Eric Ripert: Getting Toasted. Better still go to Eric's blog at:
http://blog.aveceric.com/2008/06/29/h...

Indoor:

Carrefours in Nice, France. The Costco of food markets - this is the only one in this chain that I've shopped at and it was an unforgettable experience. Food I'd never seen before, fresh everything, a sous vide section - I was stunned by the amount, the freshness, the displays, the variety and the staff. Not to mention the 69 checkout stands!