February 2019 Cookbook of the Month VOTING">February 2019 Cookbook of the Month VOTING
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Read moreRemodeling kitchen - worth getting both teppanyaki and grill?">Remodeling kitchen - worth getting both teppanyaki and grill?
That teppanyaki just looks like a plancha that doesn't get as hot. Maxes out at 250C; not quite searing temp for steaks (but may be fine for chicken/fish). The indoor grills never work out as well as you hoped. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRemodling kitchen - worth getting both teppanyaki and grill?">Remodling kitchen - worth getting both teppanyaki and grill?
That teppanyaki just looks like a plancha that doesn't get as hot. Maxes out at 250C; not quite searing temp for steaks (but may be fine for chicken/fish). The indoor grills never work out as well as you hoped. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRemodling kitchen- worth getting both teppanyaki and grill?">Remodling kitchen- worth getting both teppanyaki and grill?
We are redoing our kitchen (my first time ever doing this) and have the option of getting both a teppanyaki and a grill, along side our 4-hob stove. Our place is in Spain, and we don't have a balcony, so the idea of being able to grill is really nice....
Read moreHow to store open can of curry paste?">How to store open can of curry paste?
Hi! I have this can of panang curry paste that's hard to find I have to drive 20 minutes to get it from a specialty store. $2 a can, not too $$$, but still rather not waste it. Can only use a tablespoon of it per dish or it gets...
Read moreSteak ala Tso">Steak ala Tso
I had a sirloin in the refrigerator that needed eaten. Wanting something a little more Asian, I whipped up a variation of General Tso sauce and gave it a go. Delish! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking from The Joy of Cooking (2006) by Irma Rombauer, et al">Cooking from The Joy of Cooking (2006) by Irma Rombauer, et al
Ok, so this one might be a bit silly, but I finally got my own copy of The Joy of Cooking (after growing up with it, and starting my own collection), so I'm excited to dig in. While I'm cooking from the 75th Anniversary edition (2006), I say this is open...
Read moreSalmon woes....">Salmon woes....
First of all, I am committed to liking salmon no matter what. I don't care for the taste, but with my family history of heart disease, I must eat it. I had it one time and I liked it. I've had it a few times and really didn't like it...
Read moreCan I substitute another liquor for Cointreau?">Can I substitute another liquor for Cointreau?
I am on Chemo and going on a cruise in a few weeks. I am told not to have anything made with Seville Oranges & that leaves out Triple Sec and Cointreau. I love Cosmos, what can I substitute? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGreek desserts/cookies">Greek desserts/cookies
Hello All, I would like to gift some treats to a Greek friend for whom I have baked lots of goodies but none specifically Greek. Although I have made baklava I probably won't tackle it again! If you could share your favorite recipes I'd be ever grateful. Read more
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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 ;)
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