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Canning question - plums">Canning question - plums
I went to the farmers market this morning and on a whim purchased 3 1/2 lbs of Santa Rosa plums remembering that I had a plum chutney recipe at home. Now that I'm home and reading the recipe I discovered that it calls for 3 1/2 cups of Japanese...
Read moreCooking hot dogs for a crowd">Cooking hot dogs for a crowd
Thank you so much for this answer! I am hosting a team meal for my son's soccer team & this seems like the easiest way to do it! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan I bake with dehydrated fruit?">Can I bake with dehydrated fruit?
I was wondering what to do with these dehydrated berries I bought. Since my berries always bleed and sink to the bottom of the cup, even when I toss them in flour, I was wondering if I could bake with dehydrated berries in baked goods, like muffins and cakes. If...
Read moresubstitute for sage?">substitute for sage?
Here are two good charts that might help.. http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blherbsub.htm And also http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blspicesub.htm Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreStill not successful with fluffy grits">Still not successful with fluffy grits
Recently I posted a question about how to produce fluffy grits. (http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/910099#8209631) Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. However, I am still puzzled. Several people suggested a higher ratio of liquid to dry grits, but on the most recent attempt after simmering for over an hour my grits...
Read more11 Culinary Pet Names">11 Culinary Pet Names
While there are plenty of popular kitten and puppy names out there, finding a totally unique (but still completel...
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Newest PETA Ad Is Hot ... Like A Chili Pepper (NSFW)">Newest PETA Ad Is Hot ... Like A Chili Pepper (NSFW)
PETA Europe's newest ad featuring former Miss World winner Rosanna Davison is certainly hot. You know, like all those chi...
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Read moreHow should I store the rest of my salami after cutting off a piece?">How should I store the rest of my salami after cutting off a piece?
Hi, I bought a 2.5 kg salami, it's currently hanging from the ceiling in my basement, where it could probably hang for a few months without spoiling. However, of course I don't want to have it just hanging there, I want to eat it too, but I won't be able to...
Read more5 Surprisingly High Fiber Breakfasts">5 Surprisingly High Fiber Breakfasts
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Does pasteurized lime juice work for ceviche?">Does pasteurized lime juice work for ceviche?
does pasteurized orange juice taste as good to you as freshly squeezed? if so then you might find bottled lime juice okay. 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 ;)
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