Archive for December 2013
Oatmeal Promotes Fullness Better Than Ready-To-Eat Cereal: Study">Oatmeal Promotes Fullness Better Than Ready-To-Eat Cereal: Study
A small new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showed... Read more
12 Unhealthy Fish You Should Avoid">12 Unhealthy Fish You Should Avoid
Our oceans have become so depleted of wild fish stocks, and so polluted with industrial contaminants, that trying to figure out the fish that are both safe and sustainable can make your head spin. "Good... Read more
What were the best new Thanksgiving recipes you tried this year?">What were the best new Thanksgiving recipes you tried this year?
Some were posted in the "lessons learned" thread, but I'd love to get a running list of the new dishes you made that will make it onto your regular Thanksgiving rotation. Mine were: - BLT tomatoes appetizer: hollowed out cherry tomatoes stuffed with a combination of chopped bacon, iceberg lettuce, scallions...
Read moreCanning unused cranberry sauce?">Canning unused cranberry sauce?
I made a big batch of cranberry sauce and we have quite a bit left - it went straight to the fridge after being made (not served). Would there be any issue with heating it all back up, jarring it and water-bath processing it as if I was starting from...
Read morePrepping lasagna the day before">Prepping lasagna the day before
I've never made your specific recipe (Hazan's) but I have assembled lasagna one day and baked it the next and it's great. What I usually do for the noodles (regardless of whether I'm baking the lasagna immediately or in the future) is to boil some water in my electric...
Read moreQuestions regarding Thanksgiving Gravy and Using Roux or Cornstarch">Questions regarding Thanksgiving Gravy and Using Roux or Cornstarch
I've read a lot of the threads on gravy, but would like to start a new one to see if I can understand the chemistry / mechanics of making a good basic gravy. Because I didn't, this past Thanksgiving. :-( Here's what happened (apologies in advance - this...
Read moreKyle Kinane vs. Pace Salsa Was The Other Best Thing On Twitter This Weekend">Kyle Kinane vs. Pace Salsa Was The Other Best Thing On Twitter This Weekend
What cookbooks have you bought recently, or are you lusting after? December 2013 edition!">What cookbooks have you bought recently, or are you lusting after? December 2013 edition!
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Read moreSour cream sugar cookies">Sour cream sugar cookies
A friend's grandma lived on an Iowa farm most of her married life. She once made sugar cookies for me, and used sour cream in the recipe. She did all the measuring in her head, so asking her for amounts was fruitless to me, who at the time had no...
Read moreHelp!!! My bbq beans came out too sweet">Help!!! My bbq beans came out too sweet
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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