Archive for March 2014
A veggie side to go with meatloaf cupcakes for April Fools?">A veggie side to go with meatloaf cupcakes for April Fools?
I've never really done the trick dinner for April Fools, so I thought I'd do the old standby this year. But I need an "appropriate" side that also fits the theme. Any ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMaking Ice Cream with new Cuisinart. I SUCK :( HELP PLZ!">Making Ice Cream with new Cuisinart. I SUCK :( HELP PLZ!
Make sure your freezer is turned down as cold as it will go. This will get your ice cream freezer bowl a lot colder, which means it will churn the mix faster. Once you finish heating your mix, you do need to leave it in the fridge overnight to age. This...
Read moreYour Best Ice Cream Recipes">Your Best Ice Cream Recipes
Roasted pistachio is my favourite! This recipe does involve a bit of work but makes an extremely smooth and creamy textured ice cream, which I think is worth the pain. http://icecreamscience.com/2013/02/12/roasted-pistachio-ice-cream-recipe/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCharles Phan's Vietnamese Home Cooking">Charles Phan's Vietnamese Home Cooking
What was the name of the stir-fry dish with the beef? It was in the stir-fry section I think a couple pages after the one with the scrambled egg and pork. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGlobal Food Security Threatened By Warming World, UN Climate Change Panel Warns">Global Food Security Threatened By Warming World, UN Climate Change Panel Warns
A warmer world will push food prices higher, trigger "hotspots of hunger" among the world's poorest people, and put the crunch on Western... Read more
Muppetgirl- Best Polenta you'll ever eat!! for next time:">Muppetgirl- Best Polenta you'll ever eat!! for next time:
this needs simplifying! Here's the recipe I've been using: Rich indeed: BEST GRITS IN THE WORLD!: MIKE LEPIZZERA’S POLENTA makes10 c. Adapted from Cucina Simpatica 1 STICK UNSALTED BUTTER (don't need this much) 2 T. MINCED GARLIC 2 C. CHICKEN STOCK( or Beef) 6 C. HALF AND...
Read moreDear god why can't I make mayo in my food processor?">Dear god why can't I make mayo in my food processor?
Check this out, put a folded towel under one side of your food processor, so it's tipped at an angle. This helps the blades grab the small amount of egg yolk. Pour your oil slowly and boom. You've got mayo. Reading More May Cause...
Read moreSouth Asian Easter Brunch">South Asian Easter Brunch
We will have 10-12 people for Easter Brunch and I need some ideas or recipes. Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow do I make my sushi not stick to my containers?">How do I make my sushi not stick to my containers?
So I've been making bento box's for a week and something I've noticed is that no matter what I just can't seem to not make my sushi stick to the bottom or sides of the box. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhy won't my bread rise?">Why won't my bread rise?
The problem is the yeast. I have been baking for 40 years. When I began baking I used compressed fresh yeast, excellent bread, fine grained, soft, and chewy. Then they changed to dry yeast. At first it was okay, then they started changing it, adding chemicals...
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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