Archive for January 2014
California Soda Tax Would Save Hundreds Of Millions In Medical Costs, Study Finds">California Soda Tax Would Save Hundreds Of Millions In Medical Costs, Study Finds
While a bill proposing... Read more
Homemade Pasta (Macaroni)">Homemade Pasta (Macaroni)
Some time in the past 10 days, I viewed a video on line that showed a guy making pasta with a Kitchen Aid machine with a vertical extruder using only ap flour, semolina flour & water...no eggs, no salt. I've managed to lose the video and would like to have...
Read moreShould We Try Eating Bugs? (VIDEO)">Should We Try Eating Bugs? (VIDEO)
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Demerara sugar hard as a rock. Gone online for ideas how to soften, so far nothing works.">Demerara sugar hard as a rock. Gone online for ideas how to soften, so far nothing works.
thanks West, I did consider I may have to try melting it with butter and cream maybe add bourbon or scotch or rum for a hard sauce over plum pudding or other hot dessert. I'll use your suggestion if all else fails but do appreciate reply :) Read more
Chicken feet (with toenails still on!) need to be cooked! How should I cook them?">Chicken feet (with toenails still on!) need to be cooked! How should I cook them?
Fung jao (various spellings) are what I call them when we get them at dim sum. I'm bumping this thread, probably hopelessly, in hopes of getting something different to do than fung jao or for stock making. I've using them for stock for some years now, along with other parts...
Read moreFeast Your Eyes On This Time-Lapse Of 12,400 Gallons Of Beer Fermenting (VIDEO)">Feast Your Eyes On This Time-Lapse Of 12,400 Gallons Of Beer Fermenting (VIDEO)
By which we mean the process that goes into the creation of beer. That's right: Sierra Nevada has put out a short video of a six day time-lapse showcasing four traditional open fermenters. In order to create the... Read more
Kaley Cuoco's Wedding Cake Hung Upside Down From A Chandelier (Yes, Seriously)">Kaley Cuoco's Wedding Cake Hung Upside Down From A Chandelier (Yes, Seriously)
Cuoco posted the... Read more
white truffles">white truffles
hi, my wife got me a white truffle for xmas and thru a shipping mishap and a vacation, it still has not been used. the purveyor has indicated that they will send a new one, so not a big problem…i was wondering though if this one could still be...
Read moreRecipe for Lucille's BBQ Biscuits">Recipe for Lucille's BBQ Biscuits
So sorry I don't have the recipe however, someone who works at Lucilles told me they were just normal biscuits however, when you take them out of the oven they just sprinkle sugar on top! ~Hopes this helps! Love them as well enjoy! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePrego Italian Sauce Recalled Due To Spoil Risk">Prego Italian Sauce Recalled Due To Spoil Risk
Published: 01/03/2014 08:50 AM EST on LiveScience
Some jars of the popular Italian sauce Prego are being recalled because of their potential to spoil.
The Campbell Soup Company recently announced that it...
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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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude