Comments for Have YOU Ben Starr Struck? http://benstarr.com Ben Starr: chef, traveler, writer, beer brewer, DIY warrior, and ultimate food geek Mon, 20 May 2013 01:18:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Kangaroo Loin with Mushroom Sauce by Ben http://benstarr.com/blog/kangaroo-loin-with-mushroom-sauce/#comment-1853 Ben Mon, 20 May 2013 01:18:01 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2084#comment-1853 Ha ha ha... Tanya, game meats can be the most delicious thing EVER in the hands of a knowledgeable cook...or they can be downright horrid. This is because game meat arose out of the hunter/gatherer tradition, when food was a necessity, not a luxury. And many folks who hunt now are much better at hunting than they are at cooking. All game meats can be exceptional if they are cooked PROPERLY. Ha ha ha… Tanya, game meats can be the most delicious thing EVER in the hands of a knowledgeable cook…or they can be downright horrid. This is because game meat arose out of the hunter/gatherer tradition, when food was a necessity, not a luxury. And many folks who hunt now are much better at hunting than they are at cooking. All game meats can be exceptional if they are cooked PROPERLY.

]]> Comment on Spicy Pickled Asparagus by Ben http://benstarr.com/recipes/spicy-pickled-asparagus/#comment-1852 Ben Mon, 20 May 2013 01:16:31 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2239#comment-1852 Emily, this recipe can be used to pickle ANYTHING, even fish. Emily, this recipe can be used to pickle ANYTHING, even fish.

]]> Comment on Spicy Pickled Asparagus by Emily Grace http://benstarr.com/recipes/spicy-pickled-asparagus/#comment-1851 Emily Grace Sun, 19 May 2013 19:39:53 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2239#comment-1851 Could you use this recipe to pickle things other than asparagus? I have wanted to try my hand at homemade pickles for awhile and this looks attainable. Could you use this recipe to pickle things other than asparagus? I have wanted to try my hand at homemade pickles for awhile and this looks attainable.

]]> Comment on Kangaroo Loin with Mushroom Sauce by Tanya Smith http://benstarr.com/blog/kangaroo-loin-with-mushroom-sauce/#comment-1850 Tanya Smith Sun, 19 May 2013 16:36:05 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2084#comment-1850 ben you have made me interested in all kinds of different types of meats now. thank you, it is now one of my summer goals to try something wild! i had deer enchiladas once and i have to say it was not good! so i will be brining the meat for a long time and trying it with caution and lots of garlic and pepper! lol. ben you have made me interested in all kinds of different types of meats now. thank you, it is now one of my summer goals to try something wild! i had deer enchiladas once and i have to say it was not good! so i will be brining the meat for a long time and trying it with caution and lots of garlic and pepper! lol.

]]> Comment on About Ben by Ben http://benstarr.com/about-ben/#comment-1849 Ben Sun, 19 May 2013 15:51:23 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?page_id=166#comment-1849 Gracias, Yair! Mexican food is my hands-down favorite cuisine. I was born in San Antonio, which has a very close cultural connection to Mexico. And I am proud to live in an area of Texas that is RICH in Mexican culture...many of my neighbors emigrated from Mexico within the past 10 years, and I have 3 mercados/carnicerias within a 5 minute drive of my house, and countless taquerias and tamale stands and little restaurants that have no English on the menu. I have been to many places in Mexico...Guadalajara, Leon, Aguascalientes, Monterey/Saltillo, Baja Norte, and all over Quintana Roo. Your country is one of the most amazing on the planet, and most Americans don't truly understand Mexico because they haven't been beyond the border towns. I will explore Mexico much more in the future. What part of Mexico do you live in? Gracias, Yair! Mexican food is my hands-down favorite cuisine. I was born in San Antonio, which has a very close cultural connection to Mexico. And I am proud to live in an area of Texas that is RICH in Mexican culture…many of my neighbors emigrated from Mexico within the past 10 years, and I have 3 mercados/carnicerias within a 5 minute drive of my house, and countless taquerias and tamale stands and little restaurants that have no English on the menu. I have been to many places in Mexico…Guadalajara, Leon, Aguascalientes, Monterey/Saltillo, Baja Norte, and all over Quintana Roo. Your country is one of the most amazing on the planet, and most Americans don’t truly understand Mexico because they haven’t been beyond the border towns. I will explore Mexico much more in the future. What part of Mexico do you live in?

]]> Comment on About Ben by Ben http://benstarr.com/about-ben/#comment-1848 Ben Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:48 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?page_id=166#comment-1848 Jerome, it's hard to explain why I did the scallops and bananas. There were a lot of "tropical" ingredients in that mystery box. Things that reminded me of my travels in the Caribbean. One of my favorite things to eat down there is fried green plantains. They are only a little sweet, with a great texture and delicious flavor. When I saw the bananas and the scallops together, I thought...What an interesting comparison in flavors and textures. The scallops are also a little sweet, and they look like little slices of banana. It was a dangerous possibility, but I went with it. The only reason it worked was because the bananas were still very green and starchy. If they had been ripe and soft and sweet, it wouldn't have worked. Many fans have told me they've made scallops and bananas since seeing it on MasterChef. If you decide to make it, let me know! Jerome, it’s hard to explain why I did the scallops and bananas. There were a lot of “tropical” ingredients in that mystery box. Things that reminded me of my travels in the Caribbean. One of my favorite things to eat down there is fried green plantains. They are only a little sweet, with a great texture and delicious flavor. When I saw the bananas and the scallops together, I thought…What an interesting comparison in flavors and textures. The scallops are also a little sweet, and they look like little slices of banana. It was a dangerous possibility, but I went with it. The only reason it worked was because the bananas were still very green and starchy. If they had been ripe and soft and sweet, it wouldn’t have worked. Many fans have told me they’ve made scallops and bananas since seeing it on MasterChef. If you decide to make it, let me know!

]]> Comment on Welcome to BenStarr.com! by Ben http://benstarr.com/#comment-1847 Ben Sun, 19 May 2013 15:41:37 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?page_id=646#comment-1847 Awwww....thank you so much! *hugs* Awwww….thank you so much! *hugs*

]]> Comment on Did I Make the Finals for TasteMaster?!? by Ben http://benstarr.com/blog/did-i-make-the-finals-for-tastemaster/#comment-1846 Ben Sun, 19 May 2013 15:41:20 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2226#comment-1846 Judy, you are SO sweet, you always have such a way with words! *hugs* Judy, you are SO sweet, you always have such a way with words! *hugs*

]]> Comment on Did I Make the Finals for TasteMaster?!? by Judy Glossup http://benstarr.com/blog/did-i-make-the-finals-for-tastemaster/#comment-1845 Judy Glossup Sun, 19 May 2013 09:53:48 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2226#comment-1845 They have no idea what they missed out on by not choosing you. Their loss, for sure. Those of us who have the good fortune to have been a part of your life, in any way, will continue to celebrate you, and love being able to keep up with you on your blog. They have no idea what they missed out on by not choosing you. Their loss, for sure. Those of us who have the good fortune to have been a part of your life, in any way, will continue to celebrate you, and love being able to keep up with you on your blog.

]]> Comment on Welcome to BenStarr.com! by Dung Kim http://benstarr.com/#comment-1844 Dung Kim Sat, 18 May 2013 18:14:20 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?page_id=646#comment-1844 hi,ben.....l love you very much.... hi,ben…..l love you very much….

]]> Comment on About Ben by Jerome Vinarao http://benstarr.com/about-ben/#comment-1843 Jerome Vinarao Fri, 17 May 2013 14:22:17 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?page_id=166#comment-1843 Hi Ben! My name is Jerome, I'm from the Philippines. I'm married with 2 kids. My wife and I saw you on masterchef on the internet and we just fell in love with your passion for food. Your enthusiasm is so refreshing! We googled your name and found this site. My wife and I love to cook and eat. We are so excited to try your recipes. The scallops with fried bananas - that is a dish we really have to make. What inspired you to make that? Hi Ben!

My name is Jerome, I’m from the Philippines. I’m married with 2 kids. My wife and I saw you on masterchef on the internet and we just fell in love with your passion for food. Your enthusiasm is so refreshing! We googled your name and found this site. My wife and I love to cook and eat. We are so excited to try your recipes. The scallops with fried bananas – that is a dish we really have to make. What inspired you to make that?

]]> Comment on About Ben by Yair http://benstarr.com/about-ben/#comment-1842 Yair Fri, 17 May 2013 08:24:17 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?page_id=166#comment-1842 Ben if you ever come to mexico you have a friend here Remember that! Your history is such an inspiration I wanna learn to cook now haha !! Take care and if you ever come we'll go eat some real mexican tacos so you know what you've been missing !! Best regards, Yair Ben if you ever come to mexico you have a friend here Remember that! Your history is such an inspiration I wanna learn to cook now haha !! Take care and if you ever come we’ll go eat some real mexican tacos so you know what you’ve been missing !! Best regards, Yair

]]> Comment on Did I Make the Finals for TasteMaster?!? by canarygirl http://benstarr.com/blog/did-i-make-the-finals-for-tastemaster/#comment-1841 canarygirl Thu, 16 May 2013 06:40:47 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2226#comment-1841 I'm sorry this particular opportunity didn't work out, Ben! I love your positive attitude, you always inspire me! Big hugs and much love! I’m sorry this particular opportunity didn’t work out, Ben! I love your positive attitude, you always inspire me! Big hugs and much love!

]]> Comment on Did I Make the Finals for TasteMaster?!? by Julie Gabis http://benstarr.com/blog/did-i-make-the-finals-for-tastemaster/#comment-1840 Julie Gabis Wed, 15 May 2013 21:30:02 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2226#comment-1840 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Aw, Ben, I'm so sorry, but selfishly I hope this means we'll get to meet sooner rather than later. Virtual hugs & chicken soup (my Jewish ancestors swear it cures anything from a cold to the blues!) & much, much love to you! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Aw, Ben, I’m so sorry, but selfishly I hope this means we’ll get to meet sooner rather than later. Virtual hugs & chicken soup (my Jewish ancestors swear it cures anything from a cold to the blues!) & much, much love to you!

]]> Comment on Did I Make the Finals for TasteMaster?!? by Susan http://benstarr.com/blog/did-i-make-the-finals-for-tastemaster/#comment-1839 Susan Wed, 15 May 2013 20:10:41 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2226#comment-1839 Ben whether you're a celebrity or not doesn't matter, you're always a starr ;) hahaha ..I'm sure you've heard that one before..regardless, I enjoy your endless posts and look forward to your adventures at home or abroad, so keep 'em coming. :D Ben whether you’re a celebrity or not doesn’t matter, you’re always a starr ;) hahaha ..I’m sure you’ve heard that one before..regardless, I enjoy your endless posts and look forward to your adventures at home or abroad, so keep ‘em coming. :D

]]> Comment on Did I Make the Finals for TasteMaster?!? by Bea http://benstarr.com/blog/did-i-make-the-finals-for-tastemaster/#comment-1838 Bea Wed, 15 May 2013 19:48:51 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2226#comment-1838 :-( :-(

]]> Comment on Did I Make the Finals for TasteMaster?!? by Sharon Moore http://benstarr.com/blog/did-i-make-the-finals-for-tastemaster/#comment-1837 Sharon Moore Wed, 15 May 2013 19:12:11 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2226#comment-1837 Sorry Benny, this world is missing out on a great star in the making and his name is Ben Starr!! It will happen.............................. Sorry Benny, this world is missing out on a great star in the making and his name is Ben Starr!! It will happen…………………………

]]> Comment on Did I Make the Finals for TasteMaster?!? by Valeria Zambrano http://benstarr.com/blog/did-i-make-the-finals-for-tastemaster/#comment-1836 Valeria Zambrano Wed, 15 May 2013 19:09:06 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2226#comment-1836 Things happen for a reason...if this wasnt for you something much more better will come and very soon you can be sure of that....you rock my friend you are awesome in everything you do so don't give up never and keep your head up because you are a WINNER.....love you Ben Things happen for a reason…if this wasnt for you something much more better will come and very soon you can be sure of that….you rock my friend you are awesome in everything you do so don’t give up never and keep your head up because you are a WINNER…..love you Ben

]]> Comment on Did I Make the Finals for TasteMaster?!? by Lisa http://benstarr.com/blog/did-i-make-the-finals-for-tastemaster/#comment-1835 Lisa Wed, 15 May 2013 19:06:05 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2226#comment-1835 Your positive attitude is inspirational! I was worried that you would be crushed if you didn't win. Your positive attitude is inspirational! I was worried that you would be crushed if you didn’t win.

]]> Comment on Did I Make the Finals for TasteMaster?!? by Frank Eastman http://benstarr.com/blog/did-i-make-the-finals-for-tastemaster/#comment-1834 Frank Eastman Wed, 15 May 2013 18:26:03 +0000 http://benstarr.com/?p=2226#comment-1834 Good attitude, Ben. Something else will come along for you. And FRANK is here for a while longer. YEA! Cheers, Frank Eastman Good attitude, Ben. Something else will come along for you. And FRANK is here for a while longer. YEA! Cheers, Frank Eastman

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