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Angel food cake in a glass pan?">Angel food cake in a glass pan?
I use a corning ware, round 'casserole' dish, placing a section of paper towel roll in the center for the hole. I put ungreased tin foil cut to fit the bottom of the dish and wrapped around the cardboard roll, for cleanliness & ease of removal. I got rid of...
Read moreHow to Cook Fresh Baby Corn">How to Cook Fresh Baby Corn
Yes you absolutely eat the whole thing. If you feel like cutting the kernels off enjoy but for that you might as well buy regular corn and save yourself blanching 50 baby corn to make a decent salad. I`m pretty sure this guy doesn`t undersand that your talking...
Read moreFavorite uses for homemade Toum? Raw or cooked?">Favorite uses for homemade Toum? Raw or cooked?
Mixed with sriracha, on anything. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFuchsia Dunlop's 2 versions of Dan Dan Noodles">Fuchsia Dunlop's 2 versions of Dan Dan Noodles
I made the classic version of DDN from Land of Plenty. Perhaps I've just gotten used to the skimpy amounts of ground pork given at restaurants, but I thought the 4 oz. of pork she recommends was too much! Rinsing the Tianjin preserved vegetables helped keep the amount of salt...
Read moreFoodbeast: 16 Things That Taste Just Like Your Asian American Childhood">Foodbeast: 16 Things That Taste Just Like Your Asian American Childhood
Read more: Calpico, Boba, Seaweed, Childhood, East Asian, Shrimp Chips,
Cookie cake recipe?">Cookie cake recipe?
Does anyone have a cookie cake recipe that they have used that actually works well? I have seen many online and tried a few, but I would like one that yields a doughy texture (basically seems uncooked..)... not one that produces a dry blondie in a giant circle. Thanks! Read more
California To Everyone Else: YOU'RE WELCOME">California To Everyone Else: YOU'RE WELCOME
Expensive and grainy. California produces a sizable majority of many American ...
Read more: Los Angeles News
Liquor.com: The Five Biggest Vodka Myths">Liquor.com: The Five Biggest Vodka Myths
Read more: Cocktails, Tony Abou-Ganim, Vodka, Liquor, Taste News
Reading More... Read moreCan I turn mixed berry pie into squares?">Can I turn mixed berry pie into squares?
I have a recipe for apple squares that I love, and I'm wondering if you think frozen mixed berries could work instead of apples--or would they be too wet? A friend has requested a berry pie for his birthday, but since I'm going to have to serve 15-20 people and...
Read moreQuestion about home fried taco shells...">Question about home fried taco shells...
I'm going to be doing a taco bar for a big but casual party and don't want to use yucky boxed shells. But, making them one at a time per person won't work either. Is there a happy medium wherein I can make several dozen ahead of time and have...
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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