Sookie St. James

🔟 Sookie St. James' Top 10 Favorite Things

Straight from Gilmore Girls, in Sookie's own words.

1. 1

   Jackson

   My husband, my produce guy and my favorite person.

2. 2

   Jackson's tomatoes

   The greatest tomato you've ever eaten. Go on, try it.

3. 3

   Davey

   My little guy. Duck, duck, goose is his new favorite game.

4. 4

   Lorelai getting engaged

   Married! I love saying that.

5. 5

   Planning a wedding menu

   Something light and romantic to start with.

6. 6

   The Bracebridge Dinner

   Seven courses with Peacock Pie and Plum Pudding. My kind of night.

7. 7

   Starting a catering company

   Lorelai and I, a company. I said it, so now it's real.

8. 8

   A big fancy stove from France

   My dream stove, even if we cut corners.

9. 9

   A vintage cake topper from a flea market

   Porcelain bisque, hand-painted, fate.

10. 10

    Teaching sushi rolling

    Snow crab, avocado, cucumber, roll it up. Easy.

🔟 Sookie St. James' Top 10 Favorite Dishes

Straight from Gilmore Girls, in Sookie's own words.

1. 1

   My risotto

   It was not the risotto. It was the wine.

2. 2

   Souffles

   Delicate and dramatic, just like me.

3. 3

   Strawberry shortcake for 200

   Ambitious? Yes. Worth it? Also yes.

4. 4

   Dark chocolate s'mores wedding cake

   I got the idea in a dream.

5. 5

   Lobster potpie

   For the pickiest client I've ever catered for.

6. 6

   Lamb chops with Sicilian olives

   With rosemary, garlic and a warm potato salad.

7. 7

   Brioche French toast

   With caramelized hazelnuts. Don't forget the hazelnuts.

8. 8

   Chocolate amaretto mousse cakes

   Individual ones, for a twelve-course dinner.

9. 9

   Lemon bars and pecan squares

   Packed up and sent over with love.

10. 10

    Goose with oyster stuffing

    Inspired by duck, duck, goose.

🔟 Sookie St. James' Top 10 Kitchen Moments

Straight from Gilmore Girls, in Sookie's own words.

1. 1

   Double-straining the duck sauce

   There's no shortcut. Strain it twice.

2. 2

   Snap peas, the moment of inspiration

   Snap peas would be good in this! Manny, snap peas!

3. 3

   Lemon zest

   It makes all the difference.

4. 4

   Counting while making meringue

   It's a fine science. Don't distract me.

5. 5

   Raspberry glaze inspiration

   I was prepping it and it just struck me.

6. 6

   Ricotta fritters first

   Get them started. They go out first.

7. 7

   Jackson's zucchini

   He'll sleep next to it to protect it from a cold front.

8. 8

   Soup

   When I'm bad at advice, I'm good with soup.

9. 9

   Muffins in four flavors

   Including double chocolate chip, which is basically cake.

10. 10

    Oatmeal cookies for the church crowd

    Protestants love oatmeal.

🎁 Sookie St. James' Top 10 Gift Ideas for Fans

Gift ideas for fans, inspired by Sookie's on-screen favorites. They are not official Gilmore Girls merchandise.

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1. 1

   Acquerello Aged Carnaroli Risotto Rice, 1 kg

   Inspired by: Her risotto.

2. 2

   Sweese Porcelain Souffle Ramekins, Set of 6

   Inspired by: Souffles.

3. 3

   Microplane Classic Zester Grater

   Inspired by: "It's the lemon zest".

4. 4

   Cuisinart 3-Piece Stainless Steel Mesh Strainers

   Inspired by: Double-straining the duck sauce.

5. 5

   KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer

   Inspired by: Meringue.

6. 6

   Delamu Bamboo Sushi Making Kit

   Inspired by: Rolling sushi.

7. 7

   OXO Good Grips Strawberry Huller

   Inspired by: Strawberry shortcake for 200.

8. 8

   Wilton 55-Piece Master Piping Tip Set

   Inspired by: Her dark chocolate s'mores wedding cake.

9. 9

   Seed Needs Black Beauty Zucchini Seeds (2 Packs)

   Inspired by: Jackson's zucchini patch.

10. 10

    USA Pan 12-Cup Muffin Pan

    Inspired by: Muffins in four flavors.