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Sofrito - Minus The Tomatoes?">Sofrito - Minus The Tomatoes?
A friend of mine was reminiscing a few weeks ago about the mixed, grilled feasts her father used to make back home on the coast of Spain. She glowed with joy as she spoke of the smoky seafood, sausages, and chicken and the mere mention of the sofrito literally brought...
Read moreNeed a great pumpkin ice cream recipe for T-day">Need a great pumpkin ice cream recipe for T-day
Hi- Got a really flavorful one with a nice texture that you want to point me at? I love pumpkin but my single attempt at a pumpkin recipe lacked great flavor and, if that wasn't bad enough, froze into a block. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUsing MSG in home cooking">Using MSG in home cooking
I find your interest in monosodium glutamate (MSG) “refreshing” since MSG has been and continues to be used by chefs in cooking around the world. There are a number of guidelines for using MSG at our blog www.msgdish.com/msgincookingandrecipes. MSG is unique in that the glutamate component of MSG imparts an...
Read more25 Chicago Restaurants, The Most Ever, Awarded Michelin Stars">25 Chicago Restaurants, The Most Ever, Awarded Michelin Stars
Leading this year's pack, again, is Grant Achatz's Alinea, which... Read more
Cookbook Collectors, get in here!">Cookbook Collectors, get in here!
Someone at Reddit posted a new site they made, it's a neat little site that helps you browse new cookbooks and view things without extra fuss. I'm loving it so far, thought I'd post it here and help him get some feedback.. I'm talking to you, Breadcrumbs!! http://cookbookslist.com/ He's looking for any...
Read moreLooking for Tried and True Low Carb Baked Catfish Recipe">Looking for Tried and True Low Carb Baked Catfish Recipe
I need an easy baked catfish recipe that's low or no carb. One including walnuts or pecans is all the better (just because I have a bunch lying around). Cannot have ANY grains or grain products (so not even a tablespoon of flour, breadcrumbs, etc.). Has to...
Read morePlum Organics Recalls Some Baby Stage 2, Tots Mish Mash and Kids Line Products">Plum Organics Recalls Some Baby Stage 2, Tots Mish Mash and Kids Line Products
The company released a statement... Read more
Anyone Dry-Brine their turkey?">Anyone Dry-Brine their turkey?
Yes. Dry brining is SO much easier than wet, I'll never do it any other way. I let it go two or three days in the brine, and then a day uncovered in the fridge to dry out the skin. The Tuesday before T-day is probably not...
Read moreDoes adding Sriracha to Saute create carbon monoxide?">Does adding Sriracha to Saute create carbon monoxide?
Every time I'm sauteing and add a chili-based sauce such as Sriracha, it immediately makes me cough and irritates eyes and throat. Now, this doesn't bother me so much, but anyone who enters the room and the near vicinity coughs like crazy. Now I've had people get extremely upset saying...
Read moreDivorce Cake's Message Is Spot On">Divorce Cake's Message Is Spot On
About 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