Archive for June 2014
Salting melon to increase sweetness">Salting melon to increase sweetness
I bought a 3 pack of cantaloupe melons @ Costco recently that were only slightly sweet. I cut them up and lightly salted them and let them sit overnight. By the next morning the salt had drawn out a lot of the moisture and concentrated the flavor, sort of like...
Read moreReheating Crab Legs">Reheating Crab Legs
Place your frozen crab legs on a platter and cover with Saran Wrap. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. REHEATING: Use large enough pot with lid to hold legs. Add enough water to pot to just reach bottom of steam basket. To the water (under the basket), add 3 sliced...
Read moreFish that taste better "aged"?">Fish that taste better "aged"?
I've read that Japanese sushi chefs prefer to have some tuna species aged for a week or more to develop flavor. I find the same thing true with swordfish. I've cooked, bought and sold seafood in my career and was always taught to look at the bloodline on a crosscut...
Read moreThe AskMen Guide to Drinking Like a Local in Moscow
via AskMen.com This article was written by Robert Haynes-Peterson. Visit AskMen for the entire guide to drinking in Moscow. Whatever notions you have about Moscow in 2014, you’re wrong. Whether you’re picturing vodka-slugging drunkards, blinged-out criminal oligarchs or police-state monitoring, today’s Moscow is a vibrant city with a well-developed dining,...
Read moreKimbap / Gimbap">Kimbap / Gimbap
Hi Kare, Here is my recipe. Yes, we do use tuna salad sometimes. http://www.hungrygopher.com/#!gimbap/c24dv Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morewhat recipes do u go 2 when u crave fast food?">what recipes do u go 2 when u crave fast food?
A ham steak. I get the extra thick one, have half for dinner, then save the rest to split over two breakfasts the following weekend with eggs and hash browns or home fries. Sometimes I freeze the other half for when I want/need ham for a recipe I'm making. It takes just...
Read moreI have extra broccoli cheddar soup, and we are sick of eating it as soup. Any good recipes for casseroles or anything really?">I have extra broccoli cheddar soup, and we are sick of eating it as soup. Any good recipes for casseroles or anything really?
I am not the most creative cook when it comes to throwing something together, but I wanted to know of maybe a good broccoli and rice casserole or anything good to use already made soup for? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhoa, The 'Greenest Man In America' Doesn't Shop At Whole Foods">Whoa, The 'Greenest Man In America' Doesn't Shop At Whole Foods
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NYC Officially Deems Hot Dogs And Burritos 'Sandwiches'">NYC Officially Deems Hot Dogs And Burritos 'Sandwiches'
Your best recipes using scotch, whiskey, or bourbon">Your best recipes using scotch, whiskey, or bourbon
Whiskey and Blue Cheese Potato Salad. It includes wheat berries and barbecue sauce to give it a great whiskey flavor. http://www.homewetbar.com/blog/picnic-food-ideas-potato-salad-recipe/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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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