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Wine and Bites-- what are your simple go-to combinations that make you happy to be alive?">Wine and Bites-- what are your simple go-to combinations that make you happy to be alive?
I have often found myself with a delicious bottle of wine and a yummy cheese, only to find that they are fairly dreadful together. Tonight, I lucked out with some Amontillado sherry, Uniekaas aged gouda, and some crisp, mildly sweet Belgian butter cookies. The combination is really delightful. What are your...
Read moreISO Potato Starch Recipes">ISO Potato Starch Recipes
Hi all, A friend gave me a large quantity of potato starch when they moved. She is Swedish and told me that it is used for Swedish pastries. Does anyone know what kind of pastries is can be used for? Is there anything else I can use this for? I know a...
Read moreMeat CSA delivered, need help deciding what to make!">Meat CSA delivered, need help deciding what to make!
No immediate ideas; I'm just envious of all that 4505 goodness! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMint buttercream frosting">Mint buttercream frosting
I'm making mini chocolate cupcakes for my son's birthday party. I found and tested a frosting recipe (http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2010/03/a-tasty-recipe-thats-the-best-frosting-ive-ever-had/) that I like very much but I'd like to jazz it up a bit and make mint frosting. I have access to lots of fresh mint and wondered if I could use...
Read morebon appetit archive recipe">bon appetit archive recipe
I'm trying to find a triangular Chocolate Tort with gold leaf that was a featured recipe from the '80s. It was made by the Rose Cafe in Venice, Ca. I think it was even on the cover. Help? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreExperimental crepe success">Experimental crepe success
As part of a frontal assault on the bits and pieces that populate my freezer, and the condiments that clog the refrigerator, I had an idea for using part of a can of coconut milk, and a frozen banana. Using an immersion blender and without measuring, I made a crepe batter...
Read moreSavory Apricot Recipes">Savory Apricot Recipes
do you leave the skin on? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow do you make really thick cream filling?">How do you make really thick cream filling?
I also have been searching for this. Everyone tells me it's 'pastry cream' but every picture/recipe I've seen for pastry cream is MUCH too gelatinous and custardy and yellow. I want the WHITE cream that is on top of the gorgeous french pastries sold at Zov's. ...
Read moreIdeas on how to roast pineapple?">Ideas on how to roast pineapple?
I went to this great natural food restaurant in Manhattan called Hu and they offer rotisserie pineapple as a side. It's fresh pineapple chunks roasted with what seems to be a touch of cinnamon. I tried to see if the recipe was floating around on the internet, but...
Read moreAny recipes for making a Louie dressing ?">Any recipes for making a Louie dressing ?
I am heading over to the wharf today to pick up some crab meat and shrimp to make a Louie salad.I tried searching the web. To many pop ups on websites. Thanks. 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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude