Archive for August 2014
Roasting chicken and Patak's Biryani Paste...what to do">Roasting chicken and Patak's Biryani Paste...what to do
Should I slather the chicken with the biryani paste and roast it? That's what my husband would like me to try, making basmati rice separately with some cardamon pods, cinnamon, raisins, etc. (Bought a bunch of Indian spices yesterday to try making my own biryani--but then discovered that I had...
Read morePulled Pork: Slow cook and then grill or vice versa?">Pulled Pork: Slow cook and then grill or vice versa?
For convenience sake I rub a shoulder the night before, put in frigde, remove and let sit for 20 mins then I sear it on the grill just long enough be careful not to dry it out, then slow cook in slow cooker for 6 - 8 hours depending on...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month (September 2014) Voting">Home Cooking Dish of the Month (September 2014) Voting
STUFFED VEGETABLES Click on the heart in this post to vote for Stuffed Vegetables. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFarm to Fork Across America: Chad Willis -- Opportunity Finds Sustainability">Farm to Fork Across America: Chad Willis -- Opportunity Finds Sustainability
At 23 years of age, Texan Chad Willis amassed a fortune in the oil and gas business. As a self-described opportunist with a nose for success, Chad is now finding and creating another kind of wealth through multiple,... Read more
Annual Tomato Battle Washes Streets Of Spain's Bunol Red (PHOTOS)">Annual Tomato Battle Washes Streets Of Spain's Bunol Red (PHOTOS)
At the annual fiesta in Bunol... Read more
What To Eat When You Are SO BORED With Everything You Cook">What To Eat When You Are SO BORED With Everything You Cook
By Lynn Andriani
Propane Smoker vs budget Kamado Grill?">Propane Smoker vs budget Kamado Grill?
My propane smoker bit the dust and needs to be replaced. I was going to order another similar grill until I saw this very highly reviewed Kamado grill @ Lowes for $300.00. I would use it initially as a smoker to make ribs & pulled pork etc but I'm sure...
Read moreI have an okra question too -">I have an okra question too -
I'm going to be making a dish with okra sometime in the next few months, but I've never cooked with it, bought it, or even eaten it. Can anyone give me some buying tips, and how to prepare and cut it? It will be going into a gumbo-like...
Read moreThe Desktop Microwave: Office Nightmare Or Savior?">The Desktop Microwave: Office Nightmare Or Savior?
All The Cakes You Can Make With Just A Box Of Cake Mix And A Bottle Of Soda">All The Cakes You Can Make With Just A Box Of Cake Mix And A Bottle Of Soda
Eggs, butter (or oil), water. Heat, beat, bake. Easy as
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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