Dulcinea Tuscan melons at Safeway">Dulcinea Tuscan melons at Safeway
I love the Dulcinea brand melons - more expensive, yes; but they pick at a higher brix level than big commercial growers and it makes a difference! Their lovely Tuscan melons are back in stock at Safeway - and melon chunks with blueberries are one of our household's favorite summer...
Read moreJuly 2021 Cookbook of the Month VOTING">July 2021 Cookbook of the Month VOTING
To vote for THIS WILL MAKE IT TASTE GOOD, please click on the heart in the corner of this post. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more'American Style' Wagyu Beef">'American Style' Wagyu Beef
There were an awful lot of ads in today's grocery pages for 'American Style' Wagyu Beef cuts. The pictures don't look like any Wagyu Beef cuts I've seen, more like NY steak and not marble-y lookin. At $17.99 a pound here (NW Rockies) I don't think I'd invest, but am...
Read moreFontina, The New Mozzarella?">Fontina, The New Mozzarella?
I've noticed on TV shows, particularly Cooks Illustrated, that they are using shredded fontina where mozzarella used to go, like on top of casseroles etc. when browning. I've never cooked with fontina, only have eaten it on a cheese trays at parties. I wanted to try some last week but...
Read moreSauce for dry frittata">Sauce for dry frittata
I made a mushroom frittata last night and overcooked it. We will eat the second half tonight. To improve it, I'm thinking of sauteing mushrooms and scallions for a "sauce." Does anyone have a better idea? Thanks for your help! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMenu help please: cornbread with fish (grilled mackerel)?">Menu help please: cornbread with fish (grilled mackerel)?
I am planning a meal with grilled mackerel, but not sure of what to serve it with. I have ratatouille ready, and was thinking of cornbread too, but not sure how that would go. Would rice be a better option? Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreJuly 2021 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS">July 2021 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS
Welcome to our nominations for July 2021 COTM. We’ll be choosing a book for the first full-fledged month of Northern Hemisphere summer, and all the seasonal ingredients that entails. I don’t know about all of you, but I’m more than ready for the onslaught of tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, and sweet...
Read moreSOFT Flour Bags">SOFT Flour Bags
Call me crazy. Just got some Made in Italy flour via mail (Caputo 00).....just one of those things I cannot find locally aside from a 50lb sack. And of course it came in a mess....rip in bag. Riddle me this all you bakers. Is flour packaging/bags just thinner coming from certain...
Read moreIce Cream and Frozen Treats 2021">Ice Cream and Frozen Treats 2021
Time for something cold and sweet! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBulgogi beef">Bulgogi beef
We were in Atlanta last weekend and had the most delicious bulgogi at Kwan deli. It reminded me of the bulgogi I had in Seoul years ago. When I make it at home, the recipes usually call for flank steak but I'm almost positive that the delicious restaurant bulgogi I've...
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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