Archive for August 2013
McDonald's Ad Pops Up During Local News Footage Of Fast Food Worker Strikes">McDonald's Ad Pops Up During Local News Footage Of Fast Food Worker Strikes
Some visitors who navigated to My Fox Atlanta earlier today for coverage of the national fast food worker strikes were greeted with...
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Read moresourdough starter question">sourdough starter question
My starter runneth over! It looks like about 1/4 cup ran over (onto a plate, thank goodness). The remaining starter is up to the top of the jar. Should I pour some off and feed it again or leave it as is and re-fridgerate ? Its...
Read moreStarbucks' Iconic Fall Drink Is Back Early... With Secret Code">Starbucks' Iconic Fall Drink Is Back Early... With Secret Code
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Read moreChobani Gives In To The Man On Hemp">Chobani Gives In To The Man On Hemp
The Greek yogurt company announced plans this week to remove...
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Read moreLOOK: Fast Food Workers Rail Against Minimum Wage In Chicago">LOOK: Fast Food Workers Rail Against Minimum Wage In Chicago
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Read moreHome made Tomato Sauce For Pasta">Home made Tomato Sauce For Pasta
We recommend either San Marzano or Mezzo Tempo Tomatoes for a tomato sauce with real umami. Here's 3 real Italian Mamma recipes to share, each just a little different including one using cherry tomatoes http://www.italiasweetitalia.com/tomato-godliness-the-perfect-italian-pasta-tomato-sauce/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreReal Bratwurst - How to???">Real Bratwurst - How to???
Hi Will, I thought I was the lone survivor who had seen that recipe for Bratwurst. I have been trying to replicate that recipe for years, and as many trying to find it. Did you ever find it? I'm just thankful for your post acknowledging that it was...
Read moreWhat store bought food do you "doctor up"?">What store bought food do you "doctor up"?
I was just sitting here daydreaming about cinnamon rolls, and thinking that they never have enough gooey goodness for my tastes. So I was thinking that next time I make the store bought ones, I'm going to unroll them and add more (homeade) cinnamon filling, and then make a cream...
Read moreHELP I've been given a giant tub of sweetbreads and I'm an idiot">HELP I've been given a giant tub of sweetbreads and I'm an idiot
So, a chef friend of mine just gave me a ton of sweetbreads. He brined and froze them, then defrosted them last Sunday. He said the brine would keep them for a few days in the fridge, but I've never cooked organ meat and I don't know how to tell...
Read moreWhat is the recipe for this Lombardy Pasta ?">What is the recipe for this Lombardy Pasta ?
We ate at this Michelin rated Trattoria called Il Volto in Iseo in Lombardy last year. My wife was vegetarian at that time and the chef made something for her that was not on the menu. I tried it and felt that was the best pasta i had in my...
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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 ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude