Archive for May 2014
Question about pressure cooker recipe">Question about pressure cooker recipe
Generally, no. An exception would be a single large piece of meat, where it takes time for heat to travel from the outside to the middle. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morehot dogs - rippers at home?">hot dogs - rippers at home?
this afternoon i've been looking at sites that serve the Rippers. I did notice that one of the descriptions said the hot dogs were made of a mix of beef and pork. it said the two meats swelled and expanded at differnt temperaturs and pulled at the skin, causing...
Read morePork shoulder country rib style (bone in)--how to make them delectable?">Pork shoulder country rib style (bone in)--how to make them delectable?
Rick, I have twice ruined a batch of pork country ribs. Once in the slow cooker and then yesterday in the oven. I am a very good cook and almost every piece of meat I cook turns out good - ( 60 years a cook!)....however, the last 2 times...
Read moreCoffee Rust Reaches New Heights In Central America">Coffee Rust Reaches New Heights In Central America
FRAIJANES, Guatemala (AP) — For years, Hernan Argueta's small plot of coffee plants seemed immune to the fungus spreading elsewhere in Central America. The airborne disease that strikes coffee plants, flecking their leaves with spots and causing them to wither and fall off, failed... Read more
How long can cold mayo salad keep unrefridgerated?/ Salad ideas?">How long can cold mayo salad keep unrefridgerated?/ Salad ideas?
I'm catering for a set that will be outdoors. My food/salad leaves my fridge at about 9 am, they will be eating it at around 3:30. I was wondering if potato or pasta salad based on mayo would be able to survive spoilage for 5/6 hours outdoors without refrigeration? If...
Read moreWhat can I substitute for farmer's cheese or dry cottage cheese?">What can I substitute for farmer's cheese or dry cottage cheese?
use the queso fresco available there..that is farmers cheese. If you can buy something called Burgos queso fresco that is also farmers cheese. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking large batch of caramelized shallots">Cooking large batch of caramelized shallots
This can use a huge amount of oil, in that separated shallot slices take up a lot of volume with much of it being "airspace". Also, I find they have to cook so long, that I'm wary of reusing batches of oil. I'm wondering if the shallots would caramelize faster if I...
Read moreGreen Split peas turned yellow">Green Split peas turned yellow
Hello! A while ago (maybe 8 months ago) I went to bulk barn and got a bunch of green split peas. I haven't used them, but I did store them in a mason jar. They are turning yellow. I'm guessing because they are in the light. Now I want to use...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #302 -- The Slide Towards Summer Edition! [through May 30, 2014]">What's for Dinner #302 -- The Slide Towards Summer Edition! [through May 30, 2014]
Whole Foods and Fairway is where we get it. Our Costco doesn't carry it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow do I extract beef tallow?">How do I extract beef tallow?
When I cook bacon I usually only do a few strips at a time, on paper towels in the microwave, and the resulting paper towels emerge soaked with bacon fat, which burns very well. So I save them for the cold months, when I heat my house with...
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