Archive for September 2013
RIP Marcella Hazan">RIP Marcella Hazan
I was heartbroken to hear of her passing. I'm actually in the middle of her autobiography right now. She lived a good life -- drank whiskey and smoked to the end. It is not hyperbole when I say that she made the pretty good cook that I am...
Read more12 Must-Try Street Foods Around the World
via lkramer@randomhouse.com (Fodor’s) “Street food, I believe, is the salvation of the human race.” So proclaimed Anthony Bourdain, passionate street food advocate and consumer, at the inaugural World Street Food Congress in Singapore. Held in the Southeast Asian street food Mecca, the WSFC featured extensive panels and discussions about international...
Read moreMealy ginger gold apples--don't want applesauce">Mealy ginger gold apples--don't want applesauce
I just made maybe the best apple butter ever using 1/2 Ginger Golds, the other half Macs & Cortlands. I think it is the unique spiciness of the Ginger Golds that made the difference. It was that amazing fragrance that drew my attention to them out of the zillion varieties...
Read moremeat weight how accurate">meat weight how accurate
i got a nice sirloin tip roast marked 3.70 lbs. several days later i sliced it in 2 for a couple different recipes. one piece was 1 lb 8.8 oz and the other was 1 lb 15.5 oz for a total of 3 lb 8.3 oz, there was also 1...
Read moreDressing Romaine Salad in Advance?">Dressing Romaine Salad in Advance?
So normally when we take salads to work for lunch, we bring separate little tupperwares for dressing so that we can add it at the last minute. This is usually a pain because our tupperware selection means either we take a bulky jar or a small tupperware that invariably leaks....
Read moreWant to make my own lime cordial (Rose's Lime Juice)">Want to make my own lime cordial (Rose's Lime Juice)
Citric Acid is found in the canning supplies section in stores like Walmart, Food City, etc. Tartaric acid is simply Cream of Tartar which you will find on any spice aisle in all grocery stores. You need NOT shop at the expensive store. Reading More...
Read moreNeed advice on pan to use">Need advice on pan to use
How many people do you usually cook for? Probably ok for 1-3 people. If you're cooking a pound or more of pasta I'd probably go for a 4 qt. Check out Cuisinart MultiClad Pro series, I am happy with it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHome made Ice Cream has too much icy crystals">Home made Ice Cream has too much icy crystals
Hello I love making homemade ice cream and experimenting with flavours. I often find however that I get icy crystals throughout the end product. Chef advised me to up the sugar content, which I did to a small benefit. I use thickened cream and sometimes double cream as my custard base. 1/2 cup...
Read moreMy summer cooking challenge. All suggestions welcome!">My summer cooking challenge. All suggestions welcome!
Hopefully pages will share the outcome.... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to do with 1/2 lb ground beef">What to do with 1/2 lb ground beef
If only the tomatoes were "normal" size! Got a zillion of the sweet but teensy ones. Great idea tho. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAbout 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