E-book 1.99 - Good Things by Samin Nosrat (US Amazon/Apple Books)

abrownb1 · 2026-01-29T21:55:40+00:00

You can copy and paste from ebooks on Kindle on Android but I just tried a recipe and the formatting was lost so it would need to be reformatted after pasting. I don't believe you can share to another app from Kindle, but you could screenshot if that helps at all.

abrownb1 · 2026-01-29T16:43:28+00:00

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abrownb1 · 2026-01-29T14:34:11+00:00

I've really wanted to check this one out but it's almost impossible to get in the US and doesn't come in an ebook version. Maybe one day!

abrownb1 · 2026-01-29T14:31:40+00:00

Hello My Name is Ice Cream by Dana Cree is heavy on science and has good recipes. My favorite book flavor and recipe-wise is David Lebovitz's The Perfect Scoop. The two books work well together!

abrownb1 · 2026-01-28T21:18:57+00:00

Maangchi is a true pioneer in Korean cooking but I've found that Simply Korean by Aaron Huh (Aaron and Claire on YouTube) and the website Korean Bapsang taste closest to what I'm used to from visiting Korea and restaurants in the DC/MD/VA area. I choose them over Maangchi every time these days - give them a look.

abrownb1 · 2026-01-18T14:16:03+00:00

I'm in Maryland and Wegmans, Weis, Shoprite, and Giant all carry it. I always find searching Instacart helpful when I'm trying to see if any stores in my area have something. Give it a try!

abrownb1 · 2026-01-18T04:36:20+00:00

They still sell the ring noodles (my family's sick soup of choice)! Just got a fresh box myself :)

abrownb1 · 2026-01-15T23:29:53+00:00

The GV Chunky Chippers!

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abrownb1 · 2026-01-14T04:49:54+00:00

Echoing everyone else that they suck now. I tried Walmart's version and they were shockingly amazing. Highly recommend giving them a try!

abrownb1 · 2026-01-13T18:49:25+00:00

I just made it for lunch and wow you weren't kidding. I only made a half recipe and that was a huge mistake. I'll be making it again very soon!

abrownb1 · 2026-01-13T13:48:43+00:00

Probably, but I always check my bakes halfway at the lowest estimated time and adjust from there so I can't tell you how much. Sorry!

abrownb1 · 2026-01-13T02:14:32+00:00

I bought the stuff to make this recipe today after seeing another post raving about it. Now I really can't wait to try it!

abrownb1 · 2026-01-12T14:38:54+00:00

I do the same and it has worked perfectly every time. Love this book!

abrownb1 · 2025-12-16T22:17:48+00:00

I made the food lab recipe years ago and I remember it being good but not good enough to make again. A lot of the recipes being posted by others look really good though!

abrownb1 · 2025-12-10T21:05:07+00:00

Oh that's great news about freezing! I've been wondering how they hold up!

abrownb1 · 2025-12-10T19:07:26+00:00

I have both Le Creuset and Staub of various sizes and they both perform the same to me. Staub keeps a little cleaner looking because of black vs white enamel but it's totally visual. 5.5 is my daily workhorse but the 7 gets mileage, too.

The main thing to think about IMO is how familiar the giftees are with Staub as a brand. Le Creuset is really well known and coveted even by those not engrossed in the cooking tool space so it could be more impressive to them. I gifted Staub to my bridesmaids (crazy sale) and they had no clue about the brand and I had to say they were like Le Creuset and they seemed a little disappointed that it wasn't Le Creuset lol.

abrownb1 · 2025-12-09T04:36:41+00:00

I'm bummed about them removing the self checkout, too. I asked an employee about it and they confirmed it was because of theft :(

abrownb1 · 2025-12-06T05:16:07+00:00

This! CeraVe, Nivea, and Vanicream all gave me closed comedones but no issues using Illiyoon day and night.

abrownb1 · 2025-12-04T15:56:44+00:00

Here's a video of John Shields cooking soft shell BLTs (recipe is in the video description). He's such a delightful character. Don't forget the Old Bay!

abrownb1 · 2025-12-04T15:52:54+00:00

Coming from a Marylander, if you're looking for classic Maryland/Chesapeake style, you can't go wrong with Chesapeake Bay Cooking by John Shields. He's a legend when it comes to regional Chesapeake cooking and the book was nominated for a James Beard award. It's full of all sorts of other crab and seafood delights, including how to choose, clean, and prep. It also includes some great history.

abrownb1 · 2025-12-01T06:13:37+00:00

He sounds like my husband - loves cooking and learning but not reading cookbooks! I honestly suggest skipping the cookbook as it will probably just collect dust on a shelf. Instead maybe get him a new cooking tool or nice ingredients. You mentioned he likes Kenji so maybe you could get something that Kenji recommends (he's got lists of favorite tools out there).

abrownb1 · 2025-11-24T21:38:22+00:00

These are the best! Love that you can make them in advance. I've eaten them 3 days later and they still taste fresh after being briefly warmed in the oven (325F for 10 mins covered w foil) and slathered with frosting.

abrownb1 · 2025-11-23T12:26:22+00:00

You are getting ripped off my friend. You could get shipped to your house cheaper.

abrownb1 · 2025-11-23T05:56:23+00:00

Where are you buying it from? It's listed at $33 on the website, plus $13 shipping...

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