http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/05/almond-raspberry-layer-cake/#comment-323257 Thinking of making this instead of cookies for bf’s bday...wondering other’s experiences... He LOVES marzipan/almond paste/and the like...... (0 replies, last updated by lovessushi October 1, 2009)

I’ve never been particularly smitten by Central Kitchen either. Great recs above. I’d argue that Chez Henri, especially the bar menu, nails the price point/vibe/tastiness thing. Also agree on Highland Kitchen and... (6 replies, last updated by finlero July 16, 2008)

at the moment and am easily smitten. (9 replies, last updated by tatamagouche November 2, 2006)

I’d, what is it at this point – third? fourth? the rec. for Rosewater. I went there for the first time last week, and was instantly smitten with the food, atmosphere and staff. My friends and I got there about twenty... (12 replies, last updated by JessicaSophia February 28, 2002)

I just received the Cuisinart Immersion Blender (with the whisk and chopper attachments). I’m smitten, but I’ve now got a kitchen with blender, food processor, KitchenAid, hand-held beaters, and whisks 'aplenty.... (19 replies, last updated by seefood December 29, 2006)

recognize a lot of them: The Pioneer Woman, SmittenKitchen, Chez Pim, Serious Eats, Orangette, Chocolate and Zucchini, Becks & Posh. I’ll have fun checking them out! (1 reply, last updated by Passadumkeg March 6, 2009)

Help! I’m in charge of making a dessert for Yom Kippor break fast but I’m going to be busy tomorrow evening and therefore need to make it ahead tonight! I found a fantastic looking apple cake on Smitten Kitchen, but... (3 replies, last updated by sbp October 7, 2008)

Smitten Kitchen recently had a recipe posted for spaghetti squash. I haven’t tried it but her recipes are usually great. (6 replies, last updated by Concetta November 21, 2009)

try googling peter reinhardt’s recipe for bagels. smitten kitchen made them 2x. (3 replies, last updated by bayoucook June 19, 2009)

look at the “jacked up banana bread” at smitten kitchen's blog. i haven’t tried it but there are plenty of comments there. (9 replies, last updated by goodhealthgourmet August 20, 2009)

Check these out, they are among those I check regularly: Bitten – mark bittman’s NYtimes blog SmittenKitchen Orangette Dorie Greenspan Michael Ruhlman The Wednesday Chef David Lebovitz Chocolate & Zucchini (6 replies, last updated by pancake March 17, 2009)

http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/09/snickerdoodles/ Blogher, Smitten Kitchen nails the snickerdoodle. Step by step photos ta boot! (5 replies, last updated by vicarious November 23, 2009)

can find it on Smitten Kitchen (she’s the one who inspired me to buy the book in the first place). (2 replies, last updated by jsaimd November 6, 2009)

This stout cake is delicious, but it’s big. And I’d skip the ganache (too much chocolate) and opt for whiskey whipped cream: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chocolate-Stout-Cake-107105 Smitten Kitchen also... (3 replies, last updated by Agent Orange March 6, 2009)

I made the following red velvet cake from smitten kitchen a few weeks ago: http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/09/red-velvet-cake/ as reviewed by amateurgourmet http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2007/12/how_to_bribe_yo.html It received rave... (4 replies, last updated by Super Salad March 6, 2008)