Archive for July 2013
Roasting a Chicken - am I doing too much?">Roasting a Chicken - am I doing too much?
I once texted my husband that we were having "sloppy hos" for dinner. That caused quite a chuckle. Silly autocorrect. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSearching for Thai Iced Tea Recipes">Searching for Thai Iced Tea Recipes
I've been searching around a bit via Google, and most of the "recipes" for Thai iced tea start with a prepackaged mix. Others include conflicting information about which teas and spices are appropriate. So I'm a bit lost as far as a starting point. The Wikipedia page on the topic indicates...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #229 - It's Too Darn Hot, Part 2">What's for Dinner #229 - It's Too Darn Hot, Part 2
Very cool. You'll be back. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHosting a BBQ next weekend--6 meat LOVERS and 2 vegans. Menu help?">Hosting a BBQ next weekend--6 meat LOVERS and 2 vegans. Menu help?
Smoked paprika also does the trick. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreChowhound Cake Day - June 29, 2013">Chowhound Cake Day - June 29, 2013
I ended up doing a butter pecan cake, inspired somewhat by this recipe: http://laurassweetspot.com/2012/05/09/toasted-butter-pecan-cake/ I started with Rose Levy Berenbaum's White Velvet cake as a base. (PDF of the recipe here, on Rose's site: http://www.realbakingwithrose.com/recipes/RLB's%20White%20Velvet%20Cake.pdf ) To it, I added some toasted chopped pecans (2 cups pecans, 1/4 cup butter, toast...
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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