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New York area deli style potato salad">New York area deli style potato salad
Hummells potato salad 6 potatoes’s boiled with skin in salted water and peel hot on until they slice firm ¼ cup white wine vinegar (tarragon) And celery seed 2 t sp 2 t sp hot mustard Mix and poor over still warm potato slices 3 egg yokes mixes into mayoanse with 3 t sp white wine...
Read moreSouthern Salmon Croquettes: Tips and Secrets?">Southern Salmon Croquettes: Tips and Secrets?
Salmon patties were my favorite treat when I was growing up. I make them largely like my mother did, with a little bit of tweaking. Here's the recipe 1 16-ounce can of wild-caught salmon (or 2 cups cooked fresh salmon -- I prefer the canned for this) 1 shallot, minced 1 large egg 1/2 cup...
Read moreblack currant sorbet or gelato">black currant sorbet or gelato
Has anyone made a sorbet or gelato from fresh currants? I had an amazing smooth version in France in 2008 that I'd like to try to replicate. Also, can anyone recommend a small batch gelato make? Mods, I realize this is a tangent, but I want to ask Home Cook...
Read more"lost" food!?! Nothing goes to waste.">"lost" food!?! Nothing goes to waste.
Gosh, this is a good post, don't know why more folks did not contribute. I too am trying to find ways to use everything up, although I must admit I was wasting a lot of food due to ignorance & laziness. I am retired now & have absolutely no excuse...
Read moreDIY Maraschino Cherries">DIY Maraschino Cherries
I am not a huge fan of maraschino liqueur, but I invested in a bottle to make a batch of homemade maraschino cherries using a NYTimes recipe. Problem is even after a week, the cherries just taste bitter and dry, much like maraschino itself. They might be great in a...
Read moreCarnitas???">Carnitas???
I don't think 12 pounds is too much for 25-30 people. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLiquor.com: What to Drink for Bastille Day">Liquor.com: What to Drink for Bastille Day
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Read moreThis Dog Has Summer Figured Out">This Dog Has Summer Figured Out
It's simple: just have y...
Report: Big Challah Bakery Was Overrun With Vermin">Report: Big Challah Bakery Was Overrun With Vermin
Five Towns Patch rep...
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Read moreChristina Kelly: Eating Your Way Through Italy, One City at a Time">Christina Kelly: Eating Your Way Through Italy, One City at a Time
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