Archive for July 2014
4th of July Food, World Cup Edition: Steak 'Shoulder Bites' With Chimichurri">4th of July Food, World Cup Edition: Steak 'Shoulder Bites' With Chimichurri
Who hasn't been enjoying watching the World Cup lately? Despite the U.S. packing their bags, there's still so much drama, intrigue and high-stakes tension to soak in. It's a fantastic spectacle -- not only of physical agility, but of... Read more
Pickling, preserving, fermenting...basic rules and first principles?">Pickling, preserving, fermenting...basic rules and first principles?
Hi all: For a while now I've been pickling all sorts of veggies in vinegar. Pretty easy. Recently, I've graduated (?) to fermenting. Occasionally, fruit in alcohol, canning tomatoes, jam, the regular stuff. Anyway, I'm not clear about the basic guideline(s) of preserving. Will almost anything be safe...
Read moreStalling on Salt">Stalling on Salt
Salty enough that nearly Read more
non-flaky pastry dough">non-flaky pastry dough
I am trying to figure out how to make a pie crust that is NOT flaky. I want to make little cream cheese desserts that don't fall apart Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThis Video Makes It Abundantly Clear How Much Salt, Sugar And Fat Are In Fast Food">This Video Makes It Abundantly Clear How Much Salt, Sugar And Fat Are In Fast Food
In Defense Of Hot Dogs, America's Most Underrated Meat">In Defense Of Hot Dogs, America's Most Underrated Meat
Dried small green lima beans- is there a good use?">Dried small green lima beans- is there a good use?
A friend sent me a care package from NOLA and the dried lima beans were included. My only experience with any kind of limas was bad- my mother boiled the big ones and then poured cold milk over them. Your suggestions would be most welcome, so long as they don't...
Read moreWhat types of salt do you keep in your kitchen?">What types of salt do you keep in your kitchen?
When I started cooking in the seventies there were two types of salt commonly used, iodized an non-iodized table salt (I also wore canvas Converse sneakers for all sporting activities but it's the age of specialization). Then came kosher salt which was great because the larger grains made it easier...
Read moreThis Puppy Was Rescued From A Dog Meat Festival -- But Found The Best New Home">This Puppy Was Rescued From A Dog Meat Festival -- But Found The Best New Home
He spent last weekend at a Humane... Read more
Very fresh eggs - some green!">Very fresh eggs - some green!
wowwwwwwwwww ur all soo kewlllllll 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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude