Archive for July 2014
plastic knife for kids">plastic knife for kids
I think there's another thread on this. I recently taught my nephew to use a knife...a knife I have in regular rotation. I told him what my dad/mom told me 1) Knives are not toys 2) Pay attention to what you're doing 3) Dull knives are dangerous He started with a basic task---dicing an...
Read moreSalad Dressing: Home Cooking Dish of the Month for July 2014">Salad Dressing: Home Cooking Dish of the Month for July 2014
jpr54_1 RE: L.Nightshade about 12 hours ago what is definition of salad dressing? http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-salad-dressing.htm and http://www.ask.com/question/differenc... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDo recipes always call for vanilla extract and paste over whole vanilla beans due to the their convenience, cost, and longer shelf life?">Do recipes always call for vanilla extract and paste over whole vanilla beans due to the their convenience, cost, and longer shelf life?
I'm just thinking Sometines you can't get full vanilla flavor using the beans if it's a recipe where the pod and seeds can't steep. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moresummer chuck roast dishes?">summer chuck roast dishes?
Partially freeze and then slice thin, about 1/4". Season and throw on a grill until medium rare. This would lend itself to kalbi marinade as well. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDear Surgeon General: We're Fed Up, Let's Act on Sugar">Dear Surgeon General: We're Fed Up, Let's Act on Sugar
When I was a child, I would read the ingredients on food packages. Nearly every package I picked up began with the same ingredient. "What's high fructose corn syrup?" I asked my Mom. "I don't know," my mom said, "but we could certainly get...
Read moreLobster cooking---YOUR rules of thumb">Lobster cooking---YOUR rules of thumb
I only steam lobsters without any thing in the water except for some Kosher salt. Steam a lobster for 8 minutes per pound, for the first pound. Add 3 minutes per pound for each additional pound thereafter. See chart below for approximate cooking times. Regulate the heat if the froth...
Read moreThe Secret Code Words That Reveal The Healthiest Options On Any Menu (VIDEO)">The Secret Code Words That Reveal The Healthiest Options On Any Menu (VIDEO)
Waffle House Slams 'Belgium' Waffles, Which Are Actually Called Belgian Waffles">Waffle House Slams 'Belgium' Waffles, Which Are Actually Called Belgian Waffles
The Georgia-based restaurant chain took to its Twitter account Monday to proclaim, "We don't believe in Belgium waffles." Or Belgian waffles, as a follower quickly corrected. But the... Read more
Do recipes always call for vanilla extract and paste over whole vanilla beans due to the their convenience, cost, and longer shelter life?">Do recipes always call for vanilla extract and paste over whole vanilla beans due to the their convenience, cost, and longer shelter life?
Or would they sometimes give a better result over beans due to the moisture? Im just curious if I can just use whole beans anytime recipes call for paste or extract. My jar of vanilla paste is nearly finished and I just finished my vanilla extract. Im sure beans would...
Read more9 Desserts Bursting With American Spirit">9 Desserts Bursting With American Spirit
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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