Archive for September 2014
Kam's Gourmet Chicken - SF">Kam's Gourmet Chicken - SF
Needs some chopped garlic and somekind of chinese sweet pickles too. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow do you make a really good applesauce?">How do you make a really good applesauce?
My mother always put a pat of butter in her applesauce. Also a pinch of salt and sugar to taste. Of course, that's how I make, too. We called it apple sass when eaten warm and apple sauce when cool... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more"Naturally" low sugar/diabetic-friendly baking and dessert recipes, without weird ingredients">"Naturally" low sugar/diabetic-friendly baking and dessert recipes, without weird ingredients
P.S. MODS--I do not want these threads in the "Special Diets" section. Thanks. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more"Naturally" eggless baking recipes, without weird substitutions">"Naturally" eggless baking recipes, without weird substitutions
P.S. MODS--I do not want these threads in the "Special Diets" section. Thanks. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more"Naturally" GLUTEN FREE baking/dessert recipes, without weird ingredients">"Naturally" GLUTEN FREE baking/dessert recipes, without weird ingredients
P.S. MODS--I do not want these threads in the "Special Diets" section. Thanks. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #328 - The It's Fall Edition!">What's for Dinner #328 - The It's Fall Edition!
Fall crept in here about three days ago, heralding the official start of the new season. For some of us south and west, summer continues unabated, but for those of us north and east, we've had nights chilly enough to warrant covers even with the windows closed. As the season...
Read morePale Bearnaise sauce">Pale Bearnaise sauce
The other night I went out to dinner at a local steakhouse, and the steak came with a side of Bearnaise sauce. It was the best Bearnaise sauce I'd ever had. Full of flavor, silky, and went well with the steak and frites. Something very unique about...
Read moreSeeking an elusive Italian Walnut Cream Cake recipe">Seeking an elusive Italian Walnut Cream Cake recipe
I ran across your old request for the walnut whipped cream cake. I had the same cake at The Tower Restaurant in Snowmass CO in the late 70s. It is unforgettable. The bad news is that the cake was available to restaurants by Sara Lee. Your...
Read moreHelp please (with a recipe)">Help please (with a recipe)
Hi all, I have a recipe for pasta salad: bowtie pasta, 1 package of dry buttermilk dressing(not available so I can make this, substitute from allrecipe.com unless someone has a homemade one,great) 1 1/2 cups mayo 1/3 cup of "hot wing sauce" fresh red peppers, green onions, celery and cilantro 3 cups roast chicken crumbled blue cheese,...
Read moreBlack Pearl Layer Cake">Black Pearl Layer Cake
Referring to recipe at http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Black-Pearl-Layer-Cake-231449 I've decided to make this for my birthday next week. I did a search and see some threads on this from 2005, so hoping that those posters or other experienced bakers can comment. I'd be looking to change this up to make mini-cakes (for my...
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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