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Flour Confusion !">Flour Confusion !
Been trying a variety of flours since starting to make my own pastas - but the more I read and try the more confused I get - ie - see references to Durum flour AND semolina flour but then I read either - they are the same? or, they are...
Read moreFresh peanuts">Fresh peanuts
I bought 2 lbs of fresh peanuts. Should I boil them in water or roast them in oven. If i boil them, how long should I boil them? Do I submerge them in the water or should I steam them? Reading More May Cause...
Read moreSIERRA NEVADA BREWING">SIERRA NEVADA BREWING
Is it a specific Sierra Nevada brew you haven't heard of, or you haven't heard of SN in general? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morefried turkey in rendered duck fat?">fried turkey in rendered duck fat?
chances are the flour/breading would burn before the turkey was done(I bet). Then you'd have to carve the thing without losing all of the coating. Then you'd also have spent a couple hundred dollars to eat a turkey - I'd rather spend that on a few expensive game birds or some...
Read moreHow Incubators Are Helping Farmer Startups (Yes, That's A Thing!)">How Incubators Are Helping Farmer Startups (Yes, That's A Thing!)
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Strip Loin Roast cooking suggestions?">Strip Loin Roast cooking suggestions?
So, the meat market I frequent has strip loin on sale for $4.25/lb. I am having 10 people for dinner on Sunday and was planning to do a roast. How many pounds should I allow for the roast? Suggestions for a dry rub to marinate overnight? I am thinking to...
Read moreSO Much Better Than Writing 'HBD' On Your Friend's Facebook Wall">SO Much Better Than Writing 'HBD' On Your Friend's Facebook Wall
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Read moreIron skillet issues">Iron skillet issues
I finally got a great iron skillet that was said to be "pre-seasoned". I went ahead and seasoned it myself, the oil in oven method, but everything is still sticking! I thought I'd be able to use less spray and/or oil but unless it's really greased everything sticks. Don't...
Read morefired turkey in rendered duck fat?">fired turkey in rendered duck fat?
Has anyone tried frying a turkey in rendered duck fat or a combination of oil and fat? I've had Michael Mina's fried Jidori Chicken and it was amazing. I'm thinking that using the same technique on a turkey might work. Before I drop $50 a gallon on...
Read moreAlison Cayne: Why I Believe in Mandatory Service">Alison Cayne: Why I Believe in Mandatory Service
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