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The Myth of the Thanksgiving Turkey">The Myth of the Thanksgiving Turkey
Bought 3 lbs of pigtails on a whim today">Bought 3 lbs of pigtails on a whim today
Saw them at the Asian grocery store for $1.29 a pound and figured why not? I'm not entirely sure how to cook it. I've never eaten pigtails in my life but I've had pig trotters so I'm guessing the tails will be similar unctuous fatty goodness. I'm thinking about putting everything...
Read moreHow To Cook A Turkey, According To TV Shows (VIDEO)">How To Cook A Turkey, According To TV Shows (VIDEO)
In the supercut video from Crushable above, no one seems to know how to cook a turkey right, from the... Read more
Ratte Potatoes in NYC?">Ratte Potatoes in NYC?
La Ratte. Union Square Greenmarket. Try Mountain Sweet Berry and Pfaffenroth, for starters. Weds and Saturdays. There are probably other stands that have them as well. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNeed help: when to cut red pears for a salad?">Need help: when to cut red pears for a salad?
Having guests tonight, and bought red pears to add to a salad of mixed greens, goat cheese and lemon/blueberry vinegarrette. Trying to prep as much early as I can...how early can I slice the red pears? I could douse 'em with a touch of lemon, but not sure...
Read morepotato gallette for 10">potato gallette for 10
I've loved making this Potato and Leek Tart from Extra Virgin: http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/debi-mazar-and-gabriele-corcos/leek-and-potato-cake.html I've also made it using store-bought pie dough. It's very easy and can be made ahead of time and gently reheated. I'd serve warm or room temp, not hot. It looks smashing, too! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking Red Lentils Via Steeping?">Cooking Red Lentils Via Steeping?
I read a rumor the other day that split red lentils can be cooked by steeping -- basically, pouring boiling water over them and letting them sit, without further heat. Has anyone tried this, and does it actually work? And what's the best ratio of liquid to lentils? Read more
Jimmy Fallon Reads The Funniest #ThanksgivingFAIL Tweets">Jimmy Fallon Reads The Funniest #ThanksgivingFAIL Tweets
Watch the latest edition of Fallon's "Late Night #Hashtags" above to hear some of the Internet's funniest Turkey Day... Read more
Pumpkin pie in advance: best advice?">Pumpkin pie in advance: best advice?
We're doing a house rental for thanksgiving, and I'm not sure how well-stocked the kitchen there is. We're leaving Wednesday night, after work, so I have to do most of my prep work on Tuesday (I took the day off, luckily). I'm not sure what to do with the pumpkin...
Read moreWhat to do with a dozen enormous and terrible Red Delicous apples">What to do with a dozen enormous and terrible Red Delicous apples
Apple chutney Apple-Cranberry sauce Roasted w savory spices Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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