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Need ideas for a potluck you guys!">Need ideas for a potluck you guys!
I've been searching the web and I've been finding lots of delicious recipes but here's the thing, I'm currently living in Paris in a really tiny apartment with an almost non existent kitchen (two hot plates and thank god an oven!) but I'll be moving what ever I make over...
Read moreRed Wine Vinegar Mother - Other Uses?">Red Wine Vinegar Mother - Other Uses?
There are some great topics already on this board about making red wine vinegar at home. I've been successfully making my own red wine vinegar for almost a year now using many of the suggestions I've found here. The two jars I have going currently produce many new mothers...
Read moreFixing Burnt Soup?">Fixing Burnt Soup?
I made a double batch of 15 bean soup and burned the bottom of the pan and it got really smoky. I didn't have time to deal with it at the moment so after it was cooled I carefully emptied the contents of the pot (12 qt stock pot)....
Read moreGhee for lactose intolance">Ghee for lactose intolance
I am having a small plates dinner party and one guest is lactose intolerant. Can I use ghee instead of butter in dishes i.e. Clams casino, shrimp scampi? Any small plates easy suggestions for lactose intolerance would be appreciated! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morehow to decorate cupcakes">how to decorate cupcakes
Hi! What are you favorite way to decorate cupcakes? Candy? fruits? Chocolate chips? Do you know any original ways to top cupcakes? Thanks for any ideas! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to use bourbon?">How to use bourbon?
You know, there are recipes on the Michter website. The obvious bourbon balls come first, but there are others. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreStollen?">Stollen?
Are you looking for one? Hans Röckenwagner's is as good as you can get: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/dining/161arex.html?_r=1&ref=dining Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSpatchcock vs. butterflied chicken">Spatchcock vs. butterflied chicken
A late question, with reference to the many Youtube links: I have watched all, and am proficient at spatchcocking chicken by cutting out the backbone, etc. However, I remeber watching a video of a British butcher execute a remarkably expert and elegant spatchcocking technique that was very miles above anything...
Read moreThanksgiving Logistics">Thanksgiving Logistics
I'm wondering what people prepare a day or two in advance and what absolutely must be made on Thanksgiving. I bake all of the bread for stuffing several days early and make pie crust dough and ice cream a few days in advance. I do almost everything else...
Read moreTuna Belly">Tuna Belly
If you do a Search for "Toro Recipes" You will run across a recipe from Nobu Matsuhisa for Toro Miso with Jalapeno Salsa. It is very good. Depending on the way it was frozen it may be suitable for eating raw or seared with a Torch. Reading...
Read moreAbout Me
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