Kitchen

[momtwotwins]

I love her. Her voice calms me and she has recipes Id make, and do, I have all of her cook books. I love Jeffery too. His manner is like my husbands, sort of clueless but very very sweet

[507df]

On 4/22/2014 glitzandglam said:

On 4/22/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:

On 4/22/2014 faeriemoon said:

On 4/22/2014 BeckiWV said:

On 4/22/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:

I enjoy watching her cook, but the set-ups are always so contrived and scripted that it's a bit ridiculous. I'm not doubting that they love one another and enjoy their lives together, but that's also made me wonder how scripted the sweetness between Ina and Jeffrey might be. I was also disappointed when I read in this forum that she refused to grant a "Make a Wish" request to a sick child a few years ago. That has altered my opinion of her as a person.

I believe I heard that Ms. Garten did not refuse the child and that she didn't even know about the request.

Yes, and when she heard about it she tried to rearrange her schedule to accomodate the request, but the family had already chosen a different "wish" to fulfill.

When I did a little research, just now, it seems that the boy made the request twice and both times was denied. Once it reached the public and there seemed to be a bit of a kerfuffle because it seemed he was being turned down while Ina had plenty of time to host some of the hoity toity set from The Hamptons. In the end, Ina contacted the family, willing to meet with them and their son, but the parents decided against it because they didn't want to put anymore stress on their son, and opted for a different wish. It might not be as bad as it sounds, but for the two refusals. Yes, Ina may have tried to mend things, but all the circumstances surrounding the controversy were unfortunate.

This is what I heard, as well. She is really not as nice of a person as she would like viewers to think. I stopped watching her after I read about this.

I can not watch her without thinking of this situation... so I don't watch her at all.

[Yahooey]

Although I don't cook a lot, I have tried some of recipes. Her orange cranberry scones are flaky and delicious. I just can't watch screaming and excessive expressions (facially and vocally) when describing a dish. Yeah - I'm talking to you Guy. It has become the Guy network in the evenings. A marathon of DDD every night is too much. I do miss Alton Brown's Good Eats. The show is gone, right.

[terrier3]

On 4/22/2014 stilltamn8r said:

On 4/22/2014 terrier3 said:

I like watching the Pioneer Woman, but her recipes are boring and not very tasty, IMO.

She made a chicken pasta dish recently that was like Chicken Riggies minus the flavor!

Terrier, what are "chicken Riggies"?I am from California and have never heard of this...
Is it regional? Sounds good (and Italian!)

They are the specialty of Utica, NY. My best friend's aunt owned the restaurant where they were created. Every year we get together at her time share in FLA and she makes riggies. Here is one version -

http://blog.hostthetoast.com/one-pot-spicy-chicken-riggies/

[Yahooey]

The one tip I learned from her that I always use when baking. If you add chips, nuts or dried fruit - toss them in a tbs of flour to prevent sinking in the dough.

[stilltamn8r]

On 4/22/2014 terrier3 said:

On 4/22/2014 stilltamn8r said:

On 4/22/2014 terrier3 said:

I like watching the Pioneer Woman, but her recipes are boring and not very tasty, IMO.

She made a chicken pasta dish recently that was like Chicken Riggies minus the flavor!

Terrier, what are "chicken Riggies"?I am from California and have never heard of this...
Is it regional? Sounds good (and Italian!)

They are the specialty of Utica, NY. My best friend's aunt owned the restaurant where they were created. Every year we get together at her time share in FLA and she makes riggies. Here is one version -

http://blog.hostthetoast.com/one-pot-spicy-chicken-riggies/

Oh my! now you've done it! My mouth is watering and I have hours to go before dinner- I will make this soon, for SURE- Thank you so much!

No wonder its so flavorful, the pasta cooks right in the sauce...yummm

[prisrob]

I am speechless that some stop watching Ina Garten because they read an article about her. I would like to sell those women some land I read about.

[tdog]

On 4/22/2014 faeriemoon said:

On 4/22/2014 BeckiWV said:

On 4/22/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:

I enjoy watching her cook, but the set-ups are always so contrived and scripted that it's a bit ridiculous. I'm not doubting that they love one another and enjoy their lives together, but that's also made me wonder how scripted the sweetness between Ina and Jeffrey might be. I was also disappointed when I read in this forum that she refused to grant a "Make a Wish" request to a sick child a few years ago. That has altered my opinion of her as a person.

I believe I heard that Ms. Garten did not refuse the child and that she didn't even know about the request.

Yes, and when she heard about it she tried to rearrange her schedule to accomodate the request, but the family had already chosen a different "wish" to fulfill.

I knew that story would be brought up again. Say something nice about someone, and the old gossip comes back. I like her too and have tried a few of her recipes. Not exactly low cal but sure taste good.

[speschelty]

I love her too! But she and Jeffrey have a perfect marriage. He's out of state

Monday-Friday. He comes home Friday night for the weekend so they're like

newlyweds.

[sidsmom]

If the little boy's mother can let it go, I think the rest of us can, as well...yes? She made a public suggestion in her blog back in 2001:

From Enzo's Mother:

PLEASE STOP THE MADNESS- This all started with a call from “Make a Wish“ on Friday warning me that TMZ published a story about Enzo’s wish being denied. WHAT? WHY? We were already moved on and getting excited about swimming with dolphins. Enzo started sleeping in his swimsuit because he wanted to be ready when he dreamt about them at night! Ha!

I had written about our disappointment when we originally found out, but asked everyone in the spirit of Enzo to please just “let it go” and move forward, as I know he has. I know this REALLY hit a strong cord with people, the outrage over this has been REALLY OVERWHELMING. There are so many articles, blogs, radio shows, even a Utube video about this. I want to make it VERY CLEAR we have NO ANGER OR ILL WILL toward Ina Garten. Enzo made his request and she declined, end of that story. As much as I know it has REALLY angered people, she has that right. Furthermore it is not our wish to hurt Ina Garten in anyway. Enzo found great comfort in watching her cook when he was going through his toughest times and for that we are so grateful.

What makes me REALLY sad is how the press has been writing and referring to Enzo as a “DYING” child or a “TERMINAL” child making his “LAST DYING WISH.” Just typing it makes my blood go cold. Enzo is NOT dying or terminal, he IS very sick but he is VERY MUCH alive and the most ALIVE person I have EVER known! He has two beautiful, sensitive, loving sisters who have been very private through out his treatments and I feel terrible that they had to see that OVER and OVER again. Can you imagine how that makes them feel?

I believe that this media frenzy that has been going on now for about 72 hrs. was originally rooted with good intension. People don’t like to see children suffer or be disappointed. Most people want to reach out with love and support and as a family we are truly humbled (and quite frankly shocked) how many people have taken to the blog sites and media to express their feelings about this. I think the shocking thing is how fast the support and loving passion turned VERY angry, hurtful and vulgar. Even criticizing “The Make a Wish” foundation. They have been nothing but kind and generous (to MILLIONS of people). Bottom line is this is supposed to be about Enzo and he would hate what is going on. He STILL loves “The Contessa” regardless, because THAT is who he is.

I want to thank the people who sent messages of love, support and prayer to us privately through this website. It was those messages that got me though the day. I am SO glad that some of you are not missing what is REALLY important here and that is ENZO. I can’t help feeling like HIS STORY (not to be confused with the Ina Garten rejection story) is getting lost in this media blitz. Enzo has such an amazing strength and character and his unique philosophy IS the BIGGER story here and I am afraid that is being overshadowed by ONE disappointment. His TRUE LIFE STORY is the story that can help other people too. Enzo embraces, loves, befriends and prays for his cancer to help transform it from “bad cells” to “good cells” so it can move on in peace. How many people do that? How different would the world be if we all did that with our worst enemy or the things we feared the most? It is absolutely profound.

In the media this week Enzo has been referred to as this “poor boy,” “this sick child,” “this dying make a wish kid” etc…NONE of these things describes the boy I live with. He IS indeed fighting hard, but he is a warrior, with a HUGE heart. Not to mention an amazing example. Someone was kind enough to write and say they felt “Enzo has far more to teach then he needs to learn” and I fully agree.

I am putting this out there again in the spirit of what is truly Enzo and asking people to PLEASE let go of your anger and please send only healing, loving, positive vibes into the universe. Enzo is SO CLOSE to being done with his treatments and we want nothing more then for him to move forward in good health.

PLEASE change the energy from anger to love and support Enzo on the rest of his journey. This we would appreciate so much.

Much love,
Mama Pereda and Family
xoxo