Archive for November 2013
What To Do With Leftover Cooking Oil? Officials Urge NYC Residents To Keep It Out Of The Sink">What To Do With Leftover Cooking Oil? Officials Urge NYC Residents To Keep It Out Of The Sink
Just ahead of the high season of deep-fried cookery, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection is urging residents to kindly refrain from dumping used cooking grease — and all... Read more
How To Give Your Thanksgiving Dinner A Latino Twist">How To Give Your Thanksgiving Dinner A Latino Twist
While thankfulness and turkey is something everyone can appreciate, it's not every table that abounds with tamales, mofongo stuffing or frijoles.
As the entire country prepares for the heartiest meal of the year, Latinos look forward to those dishes... Read more
White Lily Flour in a Roux">White Lily Flour in a Roux
Hey Hounds I live in Canada and don't have access to WL. When I'm at my inlaws for Thanksgiving I get the task of making gravy. Every year I seem to have trouble with getting the desired thickness when I never do at home. The only real variable is the flour....
Read moreWhen Retiring Overseas, Take Thanksgiving With You">When Retiring Overseas, Take Thanksgiving With You
In... Read more
Thanksgiving-Inspired Baby Names Straight From History">Thanksgiving-Inspired Baby Names Straight From History
The story of Thanksgiving spans nearly four centuries and features a large cast of characters, from the very well known, like Miles Standish and George Washington, to those sometimes neglected, including such Native American participants... Read more
Convection or Conventional Oven for Roasting the Turkey">Convection or Conventional Oven for Roasting the Turkey
Here is an interesting link with a kitchen test of convection oven cooking a turkey. They actually determine that cooking it (a brined unstuffed bird) on convection at 375 yields the best result. They start with the legs & breast covered in foil. : http://www.sfgate.com/recipes/article/Talking-convection-oven-turkey-2548466.php#page-2 Reading...
Read moreWarm Food Is Less Important Than Nice Plates, Dinner Party Survey Reveals">Warm Food Is Less Important Than Nice Plates, Dinner Party Survey Reveals
50 Shades of Turkey">50 Shades of Turkey
Each dish was taste-tested... Read more
Looking for Ledos PIzza dough recipe">Looking for Ledos PIzza dough recipe
The Adelphi shop closed a few years back. They moved closer to U of M off Route 1. They made a big production about moving the ovens, but I don't think the quality is nearly as good. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCoconut custard pie">Coconut custard pie
Thanks Roxlet! I realize this is a year overdue, but I just came back to this recipe because after making it for Thanksgiving last year, I was told that I wasn't allowed to come if I didn't have this delicious pie with me. Great recipe! Thanks again! Read more
About 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