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Rachael Ray a Terrorist?

partysugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:13:03 -0700

Dunkin Donuts has pulled an advertisement featuring Rachael Ray because some people believe she is wearing what could be construed as a terrorist symbol. Apparently, the black and white scarf she wears in the ad resembles a traditional headdress, known as a keffiyeh, worn by Arab men.

The criticism of the scarf was spearheaded by Michelle Malkin, a conservative Fox News commentator. On her blog, she complains about the trendiness of such a powerful symbol:

Popularized by Yasser Arafat and a regular adornment of Muslim terrorists appearing in beheading and hostage-taking videos, the apparel has been mainstreamed by both ignorant and not-so-ignorant fashion designers, celebrities, and left-wing icons.

At first Dunkin Donuts dismissed the complaints but later pulled the ad and released the following statement:

In a recent online ad, Rachael Ray is wearing a black-and-white silk scarf with a paisley design. It was selected by her stylist for the advertising shoot. Absolutely no symbolism was intended. However, given the possibility of misperception, we are no longer using the commercial.

I think the whole thing was blown out of proportion. How about you? Do you think anyone could mistake Rachael Ray for a terrorist?

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Yummy Links: From Little Gordon Ramsay to Vanilla Cupcakes

partysugar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:50:33 -0800

Little Gordon Ramsay to terrorize Hell's Kitchen contestants. - Eat Me Daily
What exactly is a chipotle? - Cookthink
Eleven of the world's most common wine questions answered. - Wall Street Journal
Don't open that oven while cooking! - The Kitchn
The savory yet scrumptious side of pie. - Bon Appétit
Have you seen Tom Colicchio's new Diet Coke commercial? - Serious Eats
Must make: vanilla bean cupcakes with salted caramel frosting. - Chow

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Sunday Dinner: Bolognese Sauce Over Pasta

YumSugar — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:01:19 -0700

When I was a kid, my dad used to make this fantastic bolognese sauce (only back then I didn't know such things as "bolognese" - as far as I was concerned it was just plain "spaghetti sauce"). I remember he would start cooking in the morning and the pot would simmer all day long, permeating the house with an amazing smell. If we were good kids (meaning we didn't terrorize him and let him watch football in peace) we would often be treated to a tiny bowl of sauce (this was about hour 2 or 3) and a few crackers or bread. This was a divine snack and spaghetti sauce days are one of those memories that stick out from my childhood. Unfortunately I don't have my dad's recipe on me, I'll have to call him up and get it next time I'm there. However I've found one for you that sounds just as good. To make a long-simmering meaty bolognese sauce read more

Oh and you're going to want to save at least 4 cups of sauce for tomorrow's Monday's Leftovers.

Bolognese Sauce Over Pasta
From Better Recipes

Olive oil to coat pot
1 large carrot, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped (feel free to add more)
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
2 lbs ground beef or ground turkey
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
2 cans tomato paste (6 oz each)
4 cans tomato sauce (15 oz each)
7 1/2 cups water
Handful dried basil or a bunch of fresh basil, chopped
1 pound pasta, cooked according to package directions

Saute carrot, celery, garlic and onion until browned and tender, about 25 minutes, stirring only occasionally.
While sauteing, sprinkle three times with a pinch of salt.
Add meat, mix well with vegetables and brown.
Drain meat and vegetables and return to pot.
Add tomato paste and mix until spread evenly throughout.
Add tomato sauce and water and mix well.
Add basil and three more pinches of kosher salt.
With pepper mill, cover entire top layer twice with pepper, then mix well.
Bring to a boil, then immediately lower to lowest flame, stirring often.
Simmer for at least three hours, but five hours is best.
Pour onto your favorite pasta, however thick ridged pastas are best for holding the sauce.

Notes: Alternate between keeping pot covered and uncovered. Stir often and adjust seasoning to your liking.

Number of servings: 8

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