Archive for May 2014
14 Mother's Day Presents That Are Better Than Flowers">14 Mother's Day Presents That Are Better Than Flowers
Save a Horse, Buy a $1,000 Mint Julep">Save a Horse, Buy a $1,000 Mint Julep
Everybody's favorite Bourbon Trail distillery, Woodford Reserve, is doubling-down for Churchill Downs, with a $1,000 Mint Julep.
Larry Olmsted of Forbes reports that the distiller...
Read moreThis Onion Article Perfectly Illustrates Why No One Should Judge A Person On Food Stamps">This Onion Article Perfectly Illustrates Why No One Should Judge A Person On Food Stamps
"There’s no reason she should be loading up on those pricey TV dinners if she’s getting... Read more
Spring/Summer dutch over recipe suggestions?">Spring/Summer dutch over recipe suggestions?
I got a 6 quart Dutch oven about a month ago, and have really been enjoying cooking with it. As things start to get warmer - I was wondering what might be some good recipes that utilize the Dutch oven but are more geared towards warmer weather? Suggestions?...
Read moreThrowing A Derby Party? Learn How To Make Mint Juleps With These 7 GIFs">Throwing A Derby Party? Learn How To Make Mint Juleps With These 7 GIFs
But unless you're going down to Kentucky in person, you have to be careful. There are many ways for... Read more
favorite recipes using walnut oil?">favorite recipes using walnut oil?
Old Thread resurrected.... Still like it best as a simple dressing. Add squeeze of lemon, some good salt and pepper. A pppthhhpt of Dijon mustard. Let marinate with a crushed garlic clove if you want a bit more "ooomph". Prefer it on a salad with toasted walnuts and blue cheese. Read more
Pork shoulder recipe with lots of fennel. Opinions?">Pork shoulder recipe with lots of fennel. Opinions?
I'm roasting about 20 pounds of pork shoulder for pulled pork tomorrow, and was wondering about this recipe: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/582610#4271503 I'm going to follow the long and slow part, may just brown under the broiler instead of in a pan. My question is, this seems like a ton of fennel seed, which I have...
Read moreSauce to go with Kobe rib-eye?">Sauce to go with Kobe rib-eye?
Hello home cooks, I recently cooked myself a Kobe rib-eye seasoned with salt a little fresh ground black pepper, sous-vide @130F for a little over 2 hours and then finished it under the broiler on each side quickly. The meat, as you can imagine, was like eating butter. I served this...
Read morePeeling shallots...there must be an easier way">Peeling shallots...there must be an easier way
Cut the tips off first, then apply a spoon of oil to them and leave it for some time. Just hold them and press it, the onion pops out, the skin will remain in your hand Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCilantro rice">Cilantro rice
Great idea!!! I might have to try that as well. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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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