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Where Can I find Pierre Franey DVD's

I've been looking all over the blogs and the new and can't find any videos of Pierre Franeys cooking series he did for years on PBS.

Does anyone know where I can get some for a chef that just loved Pierre?

Thanks,

Jim

on Nov 22, 2009

Jimster in General Chowhounding Topics

Centralia, WA

I've just got to shout out this place one more time. La Tarasca is one of the best restaurants - yes I said restaurants - this side of Chicago. This place gives Rick Bayless a serious run for the best Mexican food in the US.

Jim

on Jun 11, 2009

Jimster in Pacific Northwest

Plugra Butter is gone!

Thanks for the information. After all the help I realize that what I'm looking for is 12G butter. That is what french butter must be. When I lived in France I never thought about it until I tasted the difference. I just bought what was on sale at the Intermarche or Champion.
Jim

on Apr 11, 2009

Jimster in General Chowhounding Topics

Plugra Butter is gone!

I know exactly what you're talking about. I was told last week that they no longer stock roasted and slated peacan halfs and low and behold - last night there they were.

They lack proper communication channels. I'll call them today at corporate and politely ask them to rethink they're decision - if in fact they made one.
Jim

on Apr 06, 2009

Jimster in General Chowhounding Topics

Plugra Butter is gone!

Yes, we have Whole Foods and I'll definitely give them a try.
Jim

on Apr 05, 2009

Jimster in General Chowhounding Topics

Chocolate Birthday Cake - Frosting help!

Here's a great recipe that will keep for a week or two:

http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2008/04/my-favorite-chocolate-cream-cheese.html

The right cocoa does make a difference. I used Equal Exchange for the best result.

Happy frosting!!

Jim

on Apr 05, 2009

Jimster in Home Cooking

Plugra Butter is gone!

Thanks for the link but no luck within 100 miles.

I baked two batches of muffins this morning - one with some of my last Plugra and one with Darigold unsalted and I can clearly tell the difference.

I've also emailed TJ's no reqest that they reconsider.

Jim

on Apr 05, 2009

Jimster in General Chowhounding Topics

Plugra Butter is gone!

Sad news this week. Plugra Butter one of the best baking butters in my opinion, has been dropped from Trader's Joe's due to lack of sales.
That leaves a baker in Seattle with the same old choices.

Does anyone know of a good affordable no salt butter?

Jim

on Apr 05, 2009

Jimster in General Chowhounding Topics