Archive for August 2014
Waikiki Hotel Welcomes Its Newest Residents: 80,000 Bees">Waikiki Hotel Welcomes Its Newest Residents: 80,000 Bees
But that’s exactly what happens at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach twice a day as honeybees fly to and from their “room”... Read more
How well does rice freeze?">How well does rice freeze?
Thank you Laura, this is great advice. I love the idea of freezing it separately, but It seemed a terrible waste to use such big bags for one rice. So, to keep them separate we strung them together on a length of minted floss and wrapped that around a...
Read moreWelcome Home Dinner">Welcome Home Dinner
Can you tell us more about his general likes/dislikes? For instance my husband would probably love some summer rolls and big bowl of pho. Light, flavorful and comforting. However if your husband doesn't like vietnamese that would be bad suggestion. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat would cause "gummy" raspberry jam?">What would cause "gummy" raspberry jam?
So, now that I have this overcooked stash of raspberry gummy jelly, what could I do with it ? Can I make fruit leather in the dehyhydator, should I reheat it ? It's unbelievably sticky ! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFive pounds of Italian sausage (what to do with 5 lb. of ground Italian sausage)">Five pounds of Italian sausage (what to do with 5 lb. of ground Italian sausage)
Hi Hounds! I have five pounds of ground Italian sausage in the freezer. What can I do with that much sausage? And since it is frozen, I suppose I need to thaw and cook all at the same time. Grateful for any suggestions! ...
Read moreThe 5 Most Confusing Health Food Labels">The 5 Most Confusing Health Food Labels
By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD
I frequently meet my clients at their local supermarkets so we can walk the aisles together. Most find it incredibly eye-opening: Sometimes what they think they know about which products to select or how... Read more
Healthy Ways to Top Your Popcorn">Healthy Ways to Top Your Popcorn
By Amanda Woerner, SELF
Start with 3 cups (air-popped or nuked, it's 93 cals), then get at the toppings,... Read more
Looking Mom's Brad Pudding Recipe">Looking Mom's Brad Pudding Recipe
Mom's bread pudding had a custard matrix along with the custard saturated bread chunks. I have not bee able to find her recipe. Can anyone help. I think that just adding more custard would just result in soggy bread. Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreVenison loin, marrow bones, chard, collard greens, etc.">Venison loin, marrow bones, chard, collard greens, etc.
I have the above in the title and the following as well: parsnips, summer squash, green beans, cucumber as well as some spices and herbs like garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, tallow/lard/duck fat, beef broth, and other stuff I normally buy ingredients for a specific recipe but they gave out...
Read moreBlood Sausage (boudin noir) Consistency and Fillers.">Blood Sausage (boudin noir) Consistency and Fillers.
Resurrecting an old thread. I'm a fairly experienced sausage maker (as far as home cooks go), very familiar with the Usual Procedures of sausage making and basic charcuterie. I have a dumb question about boudin noir/blood pud/morcilla, which I've never made before. In my mind, it's liquid with little bits and...
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