Archive for September 2014
How do I cook a top of rib roast">How do I cook a top of rib roast
I have one of these top of rib roasts in my freezer and want to make it this weekend. http://www.kolfoods.com/top-of-rib-roast.asp How would you go about making it? I'm thinking of a fresh herb rub, perhaps rosemary, garlic, black pepper and red chili flakes (or would that be too much)...
Read moreDefending Beef: Nicolette Hahn Niman's Call for a Third Way">Defending Beef: Nicolette Hahn Niman's Call for a Third Way
'The Onion' Mocks Subway With 'Horrified' Report About Footlongs">'The Onion' Mocks Subway With 'Horrified' Report About Footlongs
Have you been eating footlong subs all on your own? STOP. You're not supposed to do that.
"The Onion" takes on the idea that anyone should eat "an entire 12 inches" of food by themselves in this video mocking the "Eat Fresh" chain Subway. With outraged spokespeople and some...
Trans Fat Found In Some Packaged Foods, Despite '0 Grams' Claim">Trans Fat Found In Some Packaged Foods, Despite '0 Grams' Claim
Published: 08/30/2014 03:24 PM EDT on LiveScience
People may be consuming more trans fat than they think, as a result of misleading food labels, according to a study from the New York Department of Health and...
Read moreISO Gâteau du Vully (AKA Vully Kuchen) Recipe">ISO Gâteau du Vully (AKA Vully Kuchen) Recipe
Does anyone have a recipe to share for this Swiss cake? It's basically a sweet yeasted dough that's rolled out similar to pizza, and topped with butter, sugar (and sometimes an egg yolk). There are other iterations, but this is the simplest. Thanks. Reading More May Cause...
Read moreA Call For A Low-Carb Diet">A Call For A Low-Carb Diet
The findings are unlikely... Read more
Americans' Eating Habits Have Improved A Bit -- Except Among Poor">Americans' Eating Habits Have Improved A Bit -- Except Among Poor
On an index of... Read more
Planning/Creating a Dish">Planning/Creating a Dish
Hello all, How did you learn to create a dish/meal meaning an entree with sides? How did you learn to decide what would work well together? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSuggestions for what to do with a quart of bacon fat?">Suggestions for what to do with a quart of bacon fat?
Is bacon fat suitable for confit? Or is it too strong and assertive? What other ideas do you have? Also how long can it last in the fridge? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHome made deli meat">Home made deli meat
I made a beef roast last night - it was roasted at 475 for 20 mins and then 300 for 1 hr. This was 30 min longer than the recipe. Internal temp was 160. I let it rest for about an hour and then wrapped it in parchment and Saran...
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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