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Do authentic pfeffernusse cookies contain molasses?">Do authentic pfeffernusse cookies contain molasses?
Just looking around for a pfeffernusse cookie recipe and seeing all kinds of spices and flavors. What are your thoughts? Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to make 'puffy' cupcakes">How to make 'puffy' cupcakes
If the recipe calls for lemon juice or vinegar, replace them with buttermilk. They will rise slightly higher, and taste great. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTukey Brine, Substitute Ground Allspice for Allspice Berries?">Tukey Brine, Substitute Ground Allspice for Allspice Berries?
Allspice berries can be found in spice section of Walmart called Jamaican Allspice berries Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRefreezing Marrow Bones">Refreezing Marrow Bones
Two days ago I bought some frozen marrow bones to make soup today. I bought extras to freeze. Inadvertently all of them were put in the fridge instead of the freezer. I will be using half of them today … can I refreeze the rest for later? Read more
Seville Orange omelette for harlots">Seville Orange omelette for harlots
so... did you ever make the orange omelette for harlots? inquiring minds need to know! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCassoulet - HELP - PART DEUX!!">Cassoulet - HELP - PART DEUX!!
So I'm on the second day of the cassoulet prep - thanks to everyone who previously gave advice...I snagged from Paula W. her suggestion to take the meat off the duck confit legs which I thought was a good idea since my d'Artagnan kit included six legs and I'm having...
Read morebirthday brunch menu - feedback, please!">birthday brunch menu - feedback, please!
I am having people (9 adults, 2 kids, 3 toddlers, 1 baby) for brunch for my birthday and would love some feedback/ suggestions for my menu. There are a few vegetarians and a few gluten-avoiders. I was thinking of: Cheese plate (small; just oka, boursin, and baked maple pecan cranberry brie,...
Read moreHow to make the best sirloin tips ever?">How to make the best sirloin tips ever?
I guess no one here knows what steak tips are either? I found your question by searching for sirloin tips recipe. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHe wants a Pumpkin Roll">He wants a Pumpkin Roll
So, the kid has a boy. For the past three years, they have come to our T-Day dinner at 1pm and then quickly scoot to his family dinner at 5, 40 minutes north. This year, his family was told that my kid and the boy would just come for dessert....
Read moreboston butt roast--how to cook?">boston butt roast--how to cook?
This is an eight pound boston butt. I always cook mine in a preheated conventional oven, fat side up, uncovered and I never use any liquid. I move my top rack of the oven to the center position. I've cooked it set on 275 for 8-9 hours and I've cooked...
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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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude