Archive for June 2014
Top 7 Most Addictive Unhealthy Foods">Top 7 Most Addictive Unhealthy Foods
By Caroline Young
Whether it's on a giant billboard, in a cheesy commercial, or filling a glossy page of a magazine, unhealthy temptation surrounds us every day.
Typically, frequently-advertised foods are the very ones we crave: foods high in ingredients...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #309 - the Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer Edition [through June 30, 2014]">What's for Dinner #309 - the Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer Edition [through June 30, 2014]
as mc says, take care of yourself too -- "put your oxygen mask on before assisting others".... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSubstitute for White Lily AP flour">Substitute for White Lily AP flour
I need White Lily AP flour. The store that usually carries it has been out for over a week. I am making 5 tarts for a party and I'm thinking I might substitute regular AP flour with cake flour to soften it. Has anyone tried this before? Read more
This Coffee Shop Has No Employees Because It Runs Entirely On The Honor System">This Coffee Shop Has No Employees Because It Runs Entirely On The Honor System
That is because the Vault is a self-serve cafe,... Read more
Teriyaki Sauce Recipe?">Teriyaki Sauce Recipe?
What are you supposed to marinate the chicken breasts in if not the teriyaki sauce? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #310 - The Yankee Doodle Dandy 4th of July Edition!">What's for Dinner #310 - The Yankee Doodle Dandy 4th of July Edition!
Growing up, the 4th of July truly was the real start of summer vacation for us city kids who attended school all the way to the end of June. Back in those prehistoric days, before video recorders, cable, or DVDs, we had something in NY called Million Dollar Movie,...
Read moreUsing Pork Belly for Char Siu?">Using Pork Belly for Char Siu?
Yes or no? Too much fat? If I do it, should I cut it up or slow cook in the oven whole? Should I just Twice Cook it instead? I don't have much experience with Asian cooking but I have made Char Siu ribs. Thanks! Jerseygirl111 Read more
WANTED: pretty, bite-sized, filling, different cold or room temp stuffings for devilled eggs">WANTED: pretty, bite-sized, filling, different cold or room temp stuffings for devilled eggs
Would you stuff "devilled eggs" with a meat/protein blend? I have a Ladies SS* Brunch upcoming and want to do pretty, bite-sized, filling, different. I'm thinking piping in: ham salad, Rotel DIp plus ground beef, sausage gravy heavy on sausage, kimchi and shredded pork curry chicken *That's Sunday School, BTW Reading More...
Read morePreparing a Spatchcock - General">Preparing a Spatchcock - General
Okay, I've reviewed all of the spatchcock posts that I could find. I've provided links that some of you have likely seen before. I'm no expert by any means, just a simple home cook, but I do cook a lot and always want to hear, in a collaborative manner, how...
Read moreKFC Chicken Turns Out To Be Deep-Fried Paper Towel (PHOTOS)">KFC Chicken Turns Out To Be Deep-Fried Paper Towel (PHOTOS)
A mother in Newcastle, England was horrified when her stepson bit into a deep-fried blue paper towel, the Mirror reported last week.
Krystal Henderson, 29, and 7-year-old Oliver Hallam purchased takeout from... Read more
About Me
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!
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