Archive for December 2013
Three Great Kitchen Gifts for the Holidays">Three Great Kitchen Gifts for the Holidays
'The Chew' Marks Its 500th Episode">'The Chew' Marks Its 500th Episode
Here was a rollicking weekday feast devoted to "everything food" — not just cooking but... Read more
What to do with leftover, cooked kind of mushy rice?">What to do with leftover, cooked kind of mushy rice?
Rice pancakes, definitely. Chop finely some carrots, celery, green onion, garlic, celantro, ginger if you like. Mix with the rice and add a bit of soy or tamari and some beaten egg, a pinch of rice flour for crispy. Shallow fry in oil till brown on both...
Read moreOlive Garden Adds 'Italiano' Burger">Olive Garden Adds 'Italiano' Burger
The six-ounce meat patty is topped with prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, arugula, marinated tomatoes and garlic aioli. (It's... Read more
Martha Stewart Might Think You're Copping Out">Martha Stewart Might Think You're Copping Out
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Have you always wondered what Martha Stewart's secret shortcuts are? Well you may be in for a surprise! We recently sat down with the domestic guru while she was on her book tour for...
Would You Hold the Mayo If the Receipt Suggested It?">Would You Hold the Mayo If the Receipt Suggested It?
Here is a famous finding from social psychology. If you want to encourage people to get vaccinated against some disease, it helps to educate them about the benefits of vaccination. But you’ll have a much bigger impact if you give people a map, showing... Read more
Roast Duck Questions">Roast Duck Questions
I followed the "Amazing 5 hr Roast Duck" recipe with revision advised by Phoebe to shorten an hour, but even then the temperature on thigh and breast were both 190F at the end of 3 hrs which prompted me to get it out of oven sooner than planned. The...
Read moreMartha Stewart's Big Regret (VIDEO)">Martha Stewart's Big Regret (VIDEO)
"I would say that I didn't have enough children," Martha says. "I have one child, and the pressure is on when you're an only child. I think it would have... Read more
Martha Stewart On Match.com (VIDEO)">Martha Stewart On Match.com (VIDEO)
What made Martha create an online dating profile? "It was in the spirit of experimentation, and I was also prompted... Read more
Is there any reason that would make this a bad idea?">Is there any reason that would make this a bad idea?
you don't want to put cold ingredients and a cold baking dish straight out of the fridge into the oven. it will create a LOT of steam and impact the crust in a bad way. if you want to prep ahead, just put all the stuff into a storage container...
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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