Archive for August 2014
Breakfast Sausage Recipe?">Breakfast Sausage Recipe?
Anybody have one to recommend? I have some ground pork and am thinking of making sausage and egg sandwiches for dinner would like something with sage, fennel doesn't go in breakfast sausage does it? Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhen You Have 99 Problems, Buy This Perfectly-Sized Case Of Beer">When You Have 99 Problems, Buy This Perfectly-Sized Case Of Beer
Well -- cans, technically, but there are 99 of them to a case. Austin Beerworks, a brewery in Texas, is selling 99-packs of its "Peacemaker Anytime... Read more
Salvage for failed rhubarb "butter"?">Salvage for failed rhubarb "butter"?
We had an extra 12 cups of rhubarb, so I made simple syrup out of it. The recipe I used noted that the solids made a nice insta-jam, and were good on toast. They were, in fact, quite nice, but I thought perhaps I could make them into a "butter"...
Read moreCameo Crispi On Trial For Allegedly Setting Fire To Ex's Home With Bacon">Cameo Crispi On Trial For Allegedly Setting Fire To Ex's Home With Bacon
Police say Cameo Adawn Crispi, 32, repeatedly called and texted her former flame from his... Read more
Cheesecake Tonight - how to bake a 6 inch cheesecake using a bigger recipe">Cheesecake Tonight - how to bake a 6 inch cheesecake using a bigger recipe
Maybe somebody can help me. I am making this tonight. I plan on cutting the recipe in half. But I don't know how to adjust the baking. This recipe calls for baking a 9 inch cake for 30 minutes at 350, then sit in the oven for 1 hour. I...
Read moreCookbook/supplies rec for absolute beginner- kosher and somewhat picky!">Cookbook/supplies rec for absolute beginner- kosher and somewhat picky!
Hi all, I'm trying to think of a good present for my dear childhood friend's bridal shower. She mentioned that she would like to learn how to cook now that she is getting married. She has boiled pasta, but beyond that has absolutely zero cooking experience. They do not keep...
Read moreAdding whole tomatoes to Indian-style rice? Am I crazy?">Adding whole tomatoes to Indian-style rice? Am I crazy?
The tomatoes should break done easily and blend into the rice. Peels will appear as tiny slivers hardly worth fishing out. Do it! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePreserved Garlic. What does it taste like?">Preserved Garlic. What does it taste like?
" imagine roasted garlic that holds its shape, sweet, savory, soft, unctuous and just salty enough for you to want to eat another. And another." Sorry I've never tried it but from the pictures and this description, I think I have an idea. However, the description requires that you are...
Read moreCan I sub sour cream for milk in Indian Head cornbread?">Can I sub sour cream for milk in Indian Head cornbread?
Hi folks. I want to make cornbread tonight and I have about 2/3 cup of sour cream leftover from a casserole in the fridge. The Indian Head recipe calls for 1 cup milk. Can I just use the sour cream and fill with milk to make a cup? I...
Read moreMarried a Meat and Potatoes Man....Help!">Married a Meat and Potatoes Man....Help!
I came on here hoping to find good ideas for my pain in the butt husband lol found some good ones thanks! But, to all you women out there, stop cooking two meals! That's how they got that way in the first place! My mom-in-law cooked three meals a night...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
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