Archive for June 2014
Case Of Needles In Burger At Hawaii Burger King Heads To Trial">Case Of Needles In Burger At Hawaii Burger King Heads To Trial
Clark Bartholomew sued after he said he was injured in 2010 when he bit into a Triple... Read more
My son wants me to make Hamburger Helper, only not...">My son wants me to make Hamburger Helper, only not...
I make a homemade taco seasoning without all the preservatives and salt in it and its delicious. the packaged stuff is 1/2 salt! Makes the equivalent of 4 packs of the store bought I think. 1/4 cup (1 package) Ancho/Pasilla chili powder * 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne or...
Read moreMangosteen Are the Most Delicious Things in the World">Mangosteen Are the Most Delicious Things in the World
Ideas for a cold lunch basket">Ideas for a cold lunch basket
You could do individually-sized quiches along with a green salad, a fruity dessert and a little take-home bag of spiced or candied nuts. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSkirt Steak! what to do? what to do?">Skirt Steak! what to do? what to do?
i love skirt steak! but since i eat my steaks black & blue (pittsburgh style) cooking 'em that way is challenging, since they're very thin. here's what works for me: first, i hit 'em with the jaccard, which tenderizes the stringiness factor and allows me to even out the width easily...
Read moreLunch for a big party, ahead of the BBQ">Lunch for a big party, ahead of the BBQ
I would think with the big meal 5 hours away people would want to eat lighter. Your suggestions are good, maybe a cheese platter and crackers/breads. Easy to make ahead. And I would serve fruit at lunch and save the desserts for the bbq. Reading...
Read moreRanking of steak cooking methods?">Ranking of steak cooking methods?
since my vegan wife isn't in the picture any more, i've been eating more steak. i like steak black & blue (aka "pittsburgh style") with a good char on the outside (for the carcinogens - yum!) and a cool, red inside. here's how i cooked a 1.75" ribeye recently. first, i...
Read moreAn Adventure in Foraging">An Adventure in Foraging
How I hate being trendy but I suppose there is no avoiding it this time. I went foraging in the woods of Columbia County and loved every second of it. It appeals to my sense of taste, adventure and frugality.
It was peak ramp season...
Man Who Faked Seizures To Get Free Food Sentenced To 5 Years">Man Who Faked Seizures To Get Free Food Sentenced To 5 Years
For years, Andrew Palmer scammed Baltimore bars and restaurants by ordering fancy meals and expensive drinks, then faking seizures.
Now the only bars he'll be visiting are jail bars.
Palmer, 47, was sentenced on Friday to... Read more
How Healthy Is Hospital Food?">How Healthy Is Hospital Food?
For most patients, this traditional hospital fare leaves a lot to be desired.
Hospitals should be the gold standard of healthy eating, advocates say, since patients go there to get better, and eating well is a crucial part... 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!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude