Archive for May 2014
Fermented Tofu for Vegan Umami">Fermented Tofu for Vegan Umami
My husband's on a heart-healthy diet, so I've been exploring sat. fat/cholesterol-free ingredients and recently bought a jar of Chinese fermented tofu (after reading about it in Fuchsia Dunlop's "Every Grain of Rice"). Oh, my. It tastes like a very pungent combination of blue cheese and anchovies. Very umami-rich and concentrated; a...
Read moreLet's Get RAMPed!">Let's Get RAMPed!
Going Beyond the Kale Caesar">Going Beyond the Kale Caesar
Kale Caesar may have gotten the classic starter back on the map, but it's really just the tip of the iceberg. Inventive Caesar's are popping up all over the place, making us swoon over the new lettuce-cheese-brine combinations. Whether it's the classic Worcestershire, anchovies, or salted cod, these salads inspire.<br...
Read moreDinner Rebranded: It's Fiesta Time">Dinner Rebranded: It's Fiesta Time
photo courtesy of: Audrey Slatkin
Feeding a hungry family night after night can be a chore, especially if your dinner companions tend to eat and run like mine. In my house, the pleasures of gathering at the table and sharing... Read more
I need your creative ideas for hot dogs!">I need your creative ideas for hot dogs!
Try Applegate, so much cleaner! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moresubstitute for masa harina">substitute for masa harina
I'm making sweet corn cake and can't find masa. Any suggestions. What about regular flour? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYou Have A Moral Obligation To Drink Coffee: Science">You Have A Moral Obligation To Drink Coffee: Science
'Top Chef' Chocolatier Launches First Ever Minority Chef Summit">'Top Chef' Chocolatier Launches First Ever Minority Chef Summit
Thursday saw the launch of the inaugural Minority Chef Summit in Nassau, Bahamas, a four-day event created and led by pastry guru Erika Davis.... Read more
Galette: Home Cooking Dish of the Month for May 2014">Galette: Home Cooking Dish of the Month for May 2014
The Dish of the Month for May is Galette. It was a tight race, and Galette won by only one vote. You can view the voting thread here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/973690 And the nomination thread here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/973006 You can also view all of the prior Dishes of the Month, and contribute to them at any time,...
Read moreI want to learn how to cook, how should I start?">I want to learn how to cook, how should I start?
This is basically how I learned to cook. My mom was also a stickler for neatness so I had to be careful. I started small. My sister And I both learned early how to boil water and make pasta from a box. I learned how to make a quick tomato...
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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