1608 Soy Sauce">1608 Soy Sauce
I am always picking up different things at my local Asian grocery that I never see in a regular grocery store or the usual Asian products that they sell at a much lower price. So I was really surprised to come across a relatively small bottle, about 350ml I guess,...
Read moreSpices to die for">Spices to die for
Folks, I have to share this to all that love to cook as I. You need to try spices at The Banana Hut Global Market as I have only tried their Lemon Pepper and I must add that it is a one stop spice that I use for all...
Read moreDark Molasses Substitute - BBQ Sauce">Dark Molasses Substitute - BBQ Sauce
I've made really delicious ribs with a homemade barbecue sauce in the past via a recipe where one of the ingredients was light/dark molasses. This one time I was at a friend's cottage and was asked if I could make the same ribs, I made the sauce with fancy molasses...
Read moreTrader Joe's Tri Tip sous vide - my fave steak">Trader Joe's Tri Tip sous vide - my fave steak
Trader Joe's Santa Maria Tri Tip = my fave steak Great flavor. Less fat than Rib Eye my second favd. Delicious leftovers warmed to room temp or barely warm in salads. What I do: - Buy the Trader Joe's pre-marinated Santa Maria tri tip. Trader Joe's seasoning is...
Read moreTable Talk with Anna Francese Gass of Heirloom Kitchen">Table Talk with Anna Francese Gass of Heirloom Kitchen
Hi Ana - can't wait to dive into the book more. Curious if there was one person you'd met in your travels or a specific story that sparked the idea for this book. A lightbulb moment of sorts? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRisotto: Home Cooking Dish of the month (February 2013)">Risotto: Home Cooking Dish of the month (February 2013)
I just posted my favorite Asparagus Risotto recipe on the May 2019 Weekly Menu Planning thread at SallyT's request (and there are other recipes for asparagus risotto also on that thread). Thought it might be a good idea to also provide a link to that discussion in this DOTM...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month - June 2019 Nominations">Home Cooking Dish of the Month - June 2019 Nominations
It’s nomination time here at Dish of the Month! What dish sounds especially exciting to cook together this month? So many interesting nominations in the past year that came close to being Dish of the Month but didn’t quite make it. Will a bridesmaid finally become a bride? I’m excited...
Read moreSummer 2019 Cocktail Companion Cookbook of the Month VOTING">Summer 2019 Cocktail Companion Cookbook of the Month VOTING
To vote for SMUGGLER'S COVE, please click the heart to the right. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDa U Batti (Santa Margherita Ligure) seafood scampi recipe">Da U Batti (Santa Margherita Ligure) seafood scampi recipe
Just to update this ancient thread, we went to Da O Battj in SML this week, and that scampi is still just incredible. We thought it might have miso or dashi in it, but a bouillon cube or other form of MSG would not be a surprise. It has that...
Read morePaleoHacks Cookbook">PaleoHacks Cookbook
Yes, the recipes in this book are universally healthy and whether you’re a stay-at-home Mom, an elite athlete or a busy exectutive. This is just one reason why so many people from all walks of life are turning to the Paleo diet because it produces results without the oppressive, tasteless...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude