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Which dishes have you been making most frequently lately?">Which dishes have you been making most frequently lately?
After spending a good 3 or 4 years trying new recipes all the time, I've started limiting my repertoire considerably over the last 3 months, keeping things simple to cut try to cut down on my prep time. Lately, these are my most frequent weeknight dishes, that I've made at least...
Read moreEnglish Summer Berry Pudding - Yum, and no-cook!">English Summer Berry Pudding - Yum, and no-cook!
Bumping this thread. I'm going to attempt my first proper English Summer Pudding tomorrow morning. :-) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEgg Salad Recipe">Egg Salad Recipe
The most important thing with hard boiling eggs: You can cook them twice as long, but you have to cool them down immediately. If you take them from the pot to iced water, you will never fail with perfect eggs. Cooking them from room temp is important only...
Read moreRelishes & Chutneys - are you making any this year?">Relishes & Chutneys - are you making any this year?
I have never made Chutneys & relishes & would like to hear about your experience & favorite recipes. Old timey recipes & their origin would be especially appreciated. Somehow they taste better when they have a story behind them. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLooking for Bread recipe">Looking for Bread recipe
Hi sorry if this is in the wrong section, was not sure where to post it.. I am looking for a sandwich bread that requires NO eggs, dairy, soy or yeast, and if possible no wheat..Yeah I know a tough one.. I am going nuts looking for one on the net. The...
Read moreFavorite recipe or tips for pickled cucumbers?">Favorite recipe or tips for pickled cucumbers?
I am a pickle fanatic and this recent thread http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/909420#8200713 has encouraged me to attempt to make my own pickles. Do you have a favorite recipe or any tips? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBakers, how do you clean up flour mess?">Bakers, how do you clean up flour mess?
I also use a bench scraper to get the loose stuff, then a quick wipe down with a damp cloth. It usually takes all of 2 minutes. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreblackcurrant dessert recipes- summer puddings, fools, what else?">blackcurrant dessert recipes- summer puddings, fools, what else?
Bumping this old thread. Made a clafoutis and a compote last night, and have at least a few more quarts to pick this week! Thanks for any new ideas. :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCookbook of the Month March 2013 EVERY GRAIN OF RICE: General discussion thread">Cookbook of the Month March 2013 EVERY GRAIN OF RICE: General discussion thread
Soy sauce question -- in EGOR, FD recommends using organic tamari instead of the combo of light and dark soy sauce. However, the brand of tamari she uses is not available in the U.S. to my knowledge. I'm just about to use up my bottle of Pearl River...
Read moreWATCH: Are Yelp 'Stars' Hurting The Restaurant Business?">WATCH: Are Yelp 'Stars' Hurting The Restaurant Business?
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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