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Fondant au chocolate trickery">Fondant au chocolate trickery
I used this recipe http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/8168/chocolate-fondant and knocked it down to 1/4 which was very easy since it was in metric. My baking supplies are very limited at my bf's house in France. The only mold I had were metal flower ones, I believe for brioche. I intended to make just...
Read moreUnusual thai veggies for curry ?">Unusual thai veggies for curry ?
I bought some unusual items at the farmer's market (see picture) and I would like some advice on how to use them. I had some difficulty communicating with the woman who was selling them so hoping to get some advice here on how to use them. 2 of the items...
Read moreBest Ka Pow (Thai Spicy Basil) Chicken Recipe?">Best Ka Pow (Thai Spicy Basil) Chicken Recipe?
I make this one although typically with pork and it's quite good... http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/recipes/basil-chicken-recipe.html Do you have a source for bai grapao - i.e. holy basil? Most restaraunts use thai basil - bai horopa - and it's just not the same. Thail basil is anise flavored, while holy basil is peppery...
Read moreOne bowl baking">One bowl baking
I just had a baby and it seems like we have tons of visitors at 3/4pm. I like to have tea/coffee at that time and something baked (banana bread, coffee cake, etc.). I need help finding easy 1 bowl breads/cakes. By 1 bowl I mean I will only...
Read moreCryptozoology Party Dessert?">Cryptozoology Party Dessert?
So, a friend of mine is having a cryptozoology-themed party (read: Loch Ness monster, yeti, Bigfoot, unicorns, mermaid, giant squids, etc.). I'd like to bring a dessert that fits the theme, but I can't quite think of anything that's convincing. Cupcakes or shortbread sprang to mind, since I enjoy making both, but...
Read moreWhat are you baking these days? February 2012 [old]">What are you baking these days? February 2012 [old]
We are making some incredibly unique, twice-baked cookies here at Marlo's Bakeshop. An SF-based small business, we are also running a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to take our business to 'the next level'..take a peek and, if you like it, share the link with your network! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2120568844/a-cookie-revolution-its-not-biscotti-its-a-marlo Read more
Cold brewing coffee without grinding">Cold brewing coffee without grinding
I think this would work with whole beans. I think the key is to look at this more of a long term infusion rather than a "Cold-brew" The main thing is to make sure the beans soak long enough. 12 hours is simply not enough time for the beans to...
Read moreUsing Honeycrisp Apples in Baking?">Using Honeycrisp Apples in Baking?
While I love them fresh as well, I tried them in a pie last year and basically ended up with applesauce. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePotato salad dressing ideas please">Potato salad dressing ideas please
Friends are coming for dinner. I want to make a special potato salad with no mayo. Anyone have a recipe for a dressing using OO and lemon etc? Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreStarter Combo HELP">Starter Combo HELP
so my original plan is caprese insalata, pesto and parma ham, and i'm thinking of adding a kataifi wrapped shrimp, and then tower the caprese to make it look like a napoleon of tomatoes (idk the diffrence between caprese insalata and napoleon of tomatoes) *what sauce goes well with the kataifi wrapped...
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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