Archive for August 2013
whole wheat flour gone bad????">whole wheat flour gone bad????
Okay, I know I should store whole wheat flour in the refrigerator. But I didn't and we have had some hot periods this summer. The last loaf of bread I baked tasted sour. I attributed that to the cottage cheese I used in the bread, which was...
Read moreShould I rinse meat?">Should I rinse meat?
I used to be obsessive about washing meat before cooking or freezing .... until I read that washing the meat only spreads germs in your sink, countertop and any other surface that the meat comes in contact with. So, being that I am a germ a phobe I don't...
Read moreSeeking a Recipe">Seeking a Recipe
I have searched non-stop and now I find myself here, seeking help. My grandmother's birthday is coming up and from time to time she reminisces over a cake she once made from a recipe. With some sleuthing, I found it was the Alice Waters cake recipe from the June 1982...
Read moreNew kitchen cookware set- cast iron, non stick, copper, stainless steel?">New kitchen cookware set- cast iron, non stick, copper, stainless steel?
If you were to start your kitchen cookware from scratch and get quality pieces of cookware. What material would you get for basics (sautee pan, fry pan, sauce, wok, etc). Hoping to better understand what material is best for each type of pan. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreI Have Discovered the Universal Condiment">I Have Discovered the Universal Condiment
Resurrecting this to ask; what is the folks who know preserving and pickling's take on adding fresh chilies to the original batch? I am growing one Fresno Chile plant, and one Serrano Chile plant that I harvest when red, but it's hard to come up with a...
Read moreDough ok overnight?">Dough ok overnight?
Oh absolutely, but as tacosandbeer has said, I wouldn't put the components together until morning. the acids in the peaches would make your dough soggy, I'd refrigerate the components separately and then just put the cobbler together in the morning before baking. Peach cobbler sounds wonderful this time of...
Read moreAsian salad dressing">Asian salad dressing
I'd probably sub lime for the lemon .and add more garlic and ginger. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOver Ripe Plantains? Recipes? Ways to use them up?">Over Ripe Plantains? Recipes? Ways to use them up?
piles some citrus fruit on top of them that would help them ripen quicker Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSmoked Goat Sausage">Smoked Goat Sausage
I've not come across smoked goat sausage but I know I want some. I would keep it simple. Toasted sourdough rubbed with olive oil and a little sea salt and herbs, green salad and a fruity chutney which I think would pair well with the smoked sausage. Reading...
Read moreSunday Sauce / Gravy: Do Meatballs Make it Greasier?">Sunday Sauce / Gravy: Do Meatballs Make it Greasier?
CLEMENZA'S MEATBALL SUNDAY SAUCE COOKBOOK All The Recipes and Info you could ever want .. Basta ! http://www.amazon.com/Clemenzas-Meatball-Sunday-Sauce-ebook/dp/B00ERF8470/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1377837078&sr=1-3&keywords=clemenza Reading More May Cause Envy...
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