Archive for November 2013
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: Pasta and Other Starches [CoTM Sept 2006 and Nov 2013]">Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: Pasta and Other Starches [CoTM Sept 2006 and Nov 2013]
Spinach Sauce with Ricotta and Ham Pg. 162 (IIRC) This was my first recipe from Essentials and we quite liked it. It is very simple and somewhat similar to another recipe I make from "Vegetables from and Italian Garden", but I liked Marcella's version better. She suggests pairing with rigatoni, which...
Read moreSubstitute for Corn Syrup?">Substitute for Corn Syrup?
Possibly brown rice syrup? I know there have been some questions about it, perhaps containing trace amounts of arsenic, from the rice. But there are questions about corn syrup, too. I don't like using corn syrup, either, but remember it's not as evil as high fructose corn syrup. Read more
creamy cheesecake">creamy cheesecake
Do you think you can sub whipped cream for sour cream in a cheesecake? Years ago I had a recipe (lost long ago) from a Phila restaurant that was very creamy from whipped cream. It's the only cheesecake I"ve ever loved, and I'd like to recreate it. Don't...
Read moreMcDonald's Hot Coffee Controversy Is Back With Another Burn Lawsuit">McDonald's Hot Coffee Controversy Is Back With Another Burn Lawsuit
Joan Fino, a 74-year-old woman from Clovis, Calif., is the latest to sue the fast food giant over burns to her groin area that she says were caused by scalding McDonald’s... Read more
Amazing Photos That Will Convince You To Abandon Your Desk And Take Up Farming">Amazing Photos That Will Convince You To Abandon Your Desk And Take Up Farming
The Instagram blog recently highlighted some of the best farm photography, featuring iPhoneFarmer, Farmert, Read more
Braised Meats - Home Cooking Dish of the Month for November 2013">Braised Meats - Home Cooking Dish of the Month for November 2013
What a perfect idea for a chilly month! And what a lot of possibilities. I can't wait to read about your braised meat dishes. Please share your recipes, your techniques, your outcomes, and of course, your photos! If you are reporting on a recipe, please remember to paraphrase if it is...
Read moreAmerica's Coolest Breweries (PHOTOS)">America's Coolest Breweries (PHOTOS)
No matter the location,... Read more
What's for Dinner #253 -The Countdown to Thanksgiving Edition">What's for Dinner #253 -The Countdown to Thanksgiving Edition
Tonight, nothing special - just bought some egg roll wraps and I will make mini egg-rolls filled with cabbage and carrots and some sauces (spicy, sweet) for dipping. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAverage Joe Artisan Bread?">Average Joe Artisan Bread?
Has anyone tried anything from this company? I do the Lahey bread and am very happy with it, so I'm not thinking about it for myself. But it looks like a nice gift - but I'm wary of that pot that looks like it's enamelware. Reading More...
Read moreDelicata Squash Mishap">Delicata Squash Mishap
Everyone is familiar with food demonstrators showing off fully prepared foods, but Wegman's tends to rely on food stations throughout the fresh produce section with demonstrators cooking recipes from scratch. A couple of days ago, I sampled a baked mixture of delicata squash, red onions, and fennel. As expected, I...
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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