This week, A&M welcome special guest Adam Roberts, otherwise known as The Amateur Gourmet, and put him to work making kaykay's Absurdly Addictive Asparagus. Still feeling bruised from his recipe being overlooked for our Best Brunch Eggs contest back in September, Adam grills A&M on their finalist selection process. In turn, they quiz him on why he's called The Amateur Gourmet and how he went from law student to food blogger (from torts to tarts, as reviews for his book
In addition, brunoise is defined (for people who aren't as obsessive as Merrill), Adam shows off his pan-flipping skills, and Amanda talks about the less-than-glamorous trappings of her old gig at the New York Times.
You can see more of the delightful Adam Roberts at www.amateurgourmet.com, on Twitter @amateurgourmet and in his book The Amateur Gourmet
10 Comments on Absurdly Addictive Asparagus:
What fun! Both videos are really terrific. There is always something to learn from them (I need to deep fry something soon, if for no other reason that to try the wooden spoon trick). The only downside is that both recipes always look so delicious, and it makes voting so much more difficult than if I just picked on impulse.
I made this for a group of 20 ladies who came for a luncheon meeting, and it was delicious!!!
I prepared all the ingredients the night before and 10 minutes before the guests arrived, I started frying the pancetta. When they arrived, the asparagus was beautifully green with a sparkle of orange zest. It was sooo easy and tasty!!!
Helen
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
added over 2 years agoSo great to hear!
So fun watching you guys enjoy cooking. Honestly, I am so looking forward to trying the AAA. Sounds really special and good. Can you imagine how yummy your kitchen would smell as dinner guests arrive. MMMMmmmm
AmyRuth
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
added over 2 years agoFrom now on, I'm going to call it AAA, too. Like that.
Oh, he's a cutie! Fun videos and both asparagus recipes sound/look delicious - it's going to be difficult to choose this time.
Fun video - I love the casual discussion with Adam. He is a great person and writer, what fun to see him hanging out at food52!
I have been reading Adam's blog for awhile. He's got such a great take on cooking, and his recipes and instructions are spot on. I'm currently obsessed with Adam's take on Momofuku's Compost Cookies. YUM
Thanks for introducing us all to Adam - what an amazing and inspiring guy!
Great, great video!! Love it. Each week just gets better and better. You all are amazing! ;o)
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