Archive for November 2013
crunchy black beans :(">crunchy black beans :(
I stink at making beans. I soak them overnight, drain, the cook the life out of them for 3 hrs and they're still a bit on the crunchy side. what's the trick? what's wrong?? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNew way to oven fry eggplant?">New way to oven fry eggplant?
Did you salt/press the eggplant slices first? And about how thick did you slice 'em? Always looking for new tricks with eggplant, so I appreciate the post. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNeed appetizer for Italian dinner I am making - but no cheese, bread, etc.">Need appetizer for Italian dinner I am making - but no cheese, bread, etc.
Yum, this a great suggestion for pasta dish! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreJimmy John's E. Coli Outbreak Linked To 3 Denver-Area Restaurants">Jimmy John's E. Coli Outbreak Linked To 3 Denver-Area Restaurants
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration are all investigating... Read more
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: Vegetables and Salads [CoTM Sept 2006 and Nov 2013]">Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: Vegetables and Salads [CoTM Sept 2006 and Nov 2013]
Sauteed Green Beans with Parmesan Cheese Pg. 472 I see Rubee took a crack at these the first go round at this book in 2006 so I will post mine as a reply to the original evaluation. I agree that this came together very easily as there are very few ingredients, just...
Read moreLost 1985 Gourmet Cranberry Chutney Recipe">Lost 1985 Gourmet Cranberry Chutney Recipe
Here you go! http://www.portlandonline.com/portlandcan/index.cfm?c=52426&a=421400#CranberryChutney Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEssentials of Classic Italian Cooking: Appetizers and Soups [CoTM Sept 2006 and Nov 2013]">Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: Appetizers and Soups [CoTM Sept 2006 and Nov 2013]
Vegetable Soup, Romagna Style/Minestrone alla romagnola, p91 This was fantastic, and had the added bonus of helping me clear out my vegetable drawer! It has that typically Italian thing of tasting much better than the sum of its parts due, as Marcella says, to the fact that you add layer...
Read moreEssentials of Classic Italian Cooking: Meat and Seafood [CoTM Sept 2006 and Nov 2013]">Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: Meat and Seafood [CoTM Sept 2006 and Nov 2013]
Pan Roasted Chicken with Rosemary, Garlic, and White Wine Pg. 329 This was a relatively quick evening meal that I would likely repeat but I might tweak a bit. I used all thighs (7 medium sized) and browned as directed. I added the wine, garlic, salt, and rosemary and...
Read moreSew Scary: Police Say Needle Found In Halloween Chocolate">Sew Scary: Police Say Needle Found In Halloween Chocolate
Authorities in Southern Maryland issued a "Halloween Candy Advisory" after a sewing needle was reportedly found in the wrapping of a piece of chocolate.
“The kid was handling the piece... Read more
Looking for a truly gourmet cookbook for special occasions.">Looking for a truly gourmet cookbook for special occasions.
I own about 200 cb's but I don't consider any of them truly gourmet. I hope to find a cb that features recipes such as you would find in the finest European and American restaurants. From classic style places to the chic, modern places. The kinds of...
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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