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What to do w /deli sliced ham">What to do w /deli sliced ham
Coarse chop it in your food processor, and heat in your favorite bbq sauce. Get some hamburger buns (bread will work) and make a great bbq sandwich out of it. Dress with cole slaw, etc. as you usually do. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat are flavour emulsions?">What are flavour emulsions?
I saw they added rum flavour emulsion on cupcake wars. Are emulsions good for non baking like smoothies etc? Are they natural or bad for you? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow do you keep popcorn from getting stale?">How do you keep popcorn from getting stale?
Does anyone know how the commercial manufacturers help the popcorn from getting stale without adding unnatural preservatives? Is it bad to add fresh herbs (garlic=botullism?) and fruit to popcorn if you want it to stay out for a long time (day or week)? Reading More May Cause...
Read moreMain meal dishes incorporating bruschetta (other than chicken)?">Main meal dishes incorporating bruschetta (other than chicken)?
Do you have any favorite main meal dishes which incorporate bruschetta as part of the main rather than as an appetizer? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEquipment for Cake Pops">Equipment for Cake Pops
Making cake pops only requires a box of cake mix (avoid the pudding style) and a tub of icing, and an electric mixer. But melting and applying the candy coating for professional results is tricky! And after spending $$$$$ on cake pops that tasted good but looked awful awful awful thanks...
Read moreHomemade trio bars not staying formed">Homemade trio bars not staying formed
I've been playing around making homemade trio bars from this recipe (http://powerhungry.com/2011/09/homemade-trio-bars-and-homemade-kind-bars/) with brown rice syrup and they're delicious. However, they are sticky. If I freeze them I can at least cut them up and get them off the foil, but they go back to being a sticky mess....
Read moreWould you cook expired corned beef?">Would you cook expired corned beef?
Understand, Beef that is corned, (having nothing to do with corn) having to do with salt corns, because before they had refrigeration, Slaughtering a whole cow would be crazy unless you were having a huge banquet. People corned beef to preserve it. That is the purpose of corning beef in...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #229 - It's Too Darn Hot, Part 2 Through July 4th, 2013">What's for Dinner #229 - It's Too Darn Hot, Part 2 Through July 4th, 2013
Absolutely stunning presentation Gretchen. Your cheese looks museum-worthy! What kind of dip/spread did you serve with your veggies? Is it hummus? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRabbit Stock?">Rabbit Stock?
I cut up a rabbit this morning to grill later on. I'm left with some pieces (rib cage, neck bone), which I've put in the freezer. Once I get a collection of these, I'd like to make rabbit stock (to use in braised dishes once the weather turns...
Read more69!">69!
The annual Nathan's hot-dog eating contest was a cake walk for six-time defending champing Joey Chestnut who downed 69 frankfurte...
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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