Win Dinner at My Place

March 27, 2009 · Comments

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Tyler Florence

Update 4.1.2009: The random number generator has spoken, and the winner is commenter #5, Peter from Kalofagas! Thanks to everyone who left a comment telling me about their favourite post.

Not literally;-) I’m referring to Tyler Florence’s new cookbook Dinner at My Place. I met him tonight at a Planters event promoting the relaunch of their entire line of products which are now made with sea salt. I got a copy of his new book and also had a chance to talk with him for a bit. He seemed like a pretty down-to-earth guy and we talked about his plans as well as the direction food content is heading.

Tyler moved his family out the Bay Area around the time I moved out the NYC and it sounds like he’s been busy, opening several kitchen stores with plans to open 2 restaurants in SF. He’s also launching a new service on his website that will let anyone subscribing to the service email him questions they have about food. As for the book, it covers themed menus from his new digs in Mill Valley and is packed with color photos. I haven’t had a chance to make anything out of it yet, but from a quick scan of the recipes, it looks pretty solid.

Ironically, I won a copy of the same cookbook last week from Seduction Meals, so now I have two copies and want to give one of them to you. Just leave a comment below with the title of your favourite post from this blog along with what you liked about it. I’ll pick a winner at random on April 1st, and email the winner to get their address.

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  • OMG when I read the title, I was so excited for the opportunity to have dinner at your place even though i'm in Sydney. Considering all the stuff you've whipped up throughout the last couple of weeks, I'd imagine you'd host awesome dinners. Oh wells.. I guess the book is good enough =D.
  • Nini
    As a wannabe photographer and cook, stumbling onto your website that merges the two has been awesome. With that said, finding out your dirty secret has inspired me! Hence, my favorite post title was: Adobe Lightroom Tutorial (a.k.a. my dirty little secret) =)
  • Are you serious? You've got waaay too many posts for me to pick my fave - lol. I'm all over this blog though...and that cookbook sounds hot.
  • Okay...seriously hard to pick a favorite, but Crustless milk and cardamom “pumpkin pie” was one of my favorites! I'm a big fan of all things autumn! Fingers crossed :)
  • Good to know Tyler was amiable during your brief chat. As for a memorable dish of yours...that tagliatelle with sea urchin butter is sticking in my brain.
  • Hey I left you a message on your 'Ume' Salad post, about prep, and have a question...elizabeth@cookappeal.com
  • oh Marc! Don't tease me like that! I would come to NYC if you would cook me! :)
  • Marc, I already ordered the book, so don't bother including my name in the drawing. But, I wanted to add how jealous I am you got to meet Mr. Florence.
    I've never met him in person, but he seems very down to earth and an all around nice guy.

    Btw, at first glance, I also thought you were inviting the whole cyber gang over to your place. Hah.
  • Did Tyler mention his babyfood? I heard he's promoting a new line of it. Favorite post? I really enjoyed New Orleans (part 1), and it made me want to plan a trip.
  • I really love the interesting combination of mouth-watering ingredients in nearly all of your recipes.. but what I REALLY enjoy are the 'cultural' additions, ie. new years in Japan, reminding me of the first time I visited my husband's hometown Fukuoka. that being said, my favorite post so far is the recent WBC entry...food is indeed a great way to offer peace, in attempt to lessen what feels like hatred among the two countries. i am inspired to try that with our friends some day.
  • autumn
    fav post= crustless "pumpkin pie" it's gorgeous and gf!
  • 'Sopa de Ajo con Huevo' - not a hands-down favorite out of all I have to choose from on your site, but pretty far up there. (It's starred in my reader.) Why? The Spanish caught me first - always a fan of Spanish anything - and then I saw the recipe + photo. Caramelized garlic? Homemade giant croutons? I'm SO there.

    I always secretly thought that some semi-hard cheese grated on the top would be a finishing perfection, but then that might be my love of French onion soup sneaking about...
  • I read most of your posts, but what's coming to mind right now is the New Orleans post- those pictures! The food! I've never been to New Orleans, but have a desperate desire to go. Oh the pictures- I just drank them up.
  • Yvo
    I liked your post describing uni and how to pick it. Sounds simple right? But that's what I liked... I don't know about most though. :)
  • Meyer Lemon Spound Cake! I can not wait to make that!
  • Scott
    I have made many recipes out of Tyler's Ultimate cook book. I like that most of his ingredients are very accesible. As for your post I was fascinated by the Pork Belly/Kimchee pizza. Unfortunately my wife doesn't do either of those things but eventually I will try it out.
  • Rachel
    I've particularly enjoyed your Japanese food posts, and I'm going to pick your 'Guest Post and Kitsune Udon' post because that's the first recipe of yours I tried ...loved it!
  • You post about crepes was especially helpful. I had never made them before I guess because I thought they were hard to make and your tips really helped me realize how simple the actually are to make. I am now a crepe wizard ... thank you!
  • TYLERRRRRR! Lucky you to get to meet him. He's a master!
  • David
    New Orleans (part 1)! I moved away back in 1983; has it been 26 years already? Your photos made me home sick. When do we get part 2? db
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