Archive for August 2014
Food Bank Gardeners Provide Fresh Food To Those In Need: Here's How You Can Help">Food Bank Gardeners Provide Fresh Food To Those In Need: Here's How You Can Help
A father shows his daughter sprouts at the Vallejo People's Garden in California. (Photo: USFS Region 5/Flickr)
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It hurts when your stomach is... Read more
Laksa paste in Montreal">Laksa paste in Montreal
I am just back from Australia where I enjoyed Laksa soup. I have been unable to find laksa paste in Montreal Any suggestions...I tried Kim Phat, marché Oriental Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDeep Down, You Know Brunch Sucks. Let's Break It Down">Deep Down, You Know Brunch Sucks. Let's Break It Down
This Warm Jersey Corn Salad Recipe Will Win The Barbecue (VIDEO)">This Warm Jersey Corn Salad Recipe Will Win The Barbecue (VIDEO)
Canning pears - need good recipes!">Canning pears - need good recipes!
Bumping this thread up, because a friend gave me a big bag of Kieffer pears yesterday, and I could use some inspiration. I've canned some pear chunks in light syrup, and made pear jam. I'm considering a pear-chocolate jam that I found on the Food in Jars blog....
Read moreWhat Is That Loose White Powder In Your Easy Mac And Cheese?">What Is That Loose White Powder In Your Easy Mac And Cheese?
Kraft doesn't promise "natural ingredients," and with a nuclear... Read more
Cumin-Crusted Grilled Tri-tip rub">Cumin-Crusted Grilled Tri-tip rub
I got curious too... http://www.pallensmith.com/food/recipes/cumin---crusted-grilled-tri---tip?utm_source=pas_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pas_2012-06-04 Comments stefansky says: Watched and re-watched the show on Public Television. Here are the ingredients for the rub: Cumin, Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, Ancho Chili Powder... December 5, 2013 12:54am Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more13 Burgers That Will Make Every Guest Say, 'Well Done!'">13 Burgers That Will Make Every Guest Say, 'Well Done!'
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Banoffee pie crusts. Is this a good idea?">Banoffee pie crusts. Is this a good idea?
Hello I am making banoffee pies today for the first time, from a recipe found on Taste. It calls for springform small pie tins, but I don't have them and I want to make smaller ones anyway. So I am using my muffin pan, but I haven't greased it because there is a...
Read moreDo you Mochi??">Do you Mochi??
Which type are you going for? The pounded type from whole grains of sticky rice or the balls made from powdered sticky rice? 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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude