Archive for December 2014
Standing Rib Roast ; Another Vote For "low and slow"">Standing Rib Roast ; Another Vote For "low and slow"
Craiglv, I don't suppose there is any chance of getting a copy of your spread sheet? This is the best thread on this topic I have been able to find on the web. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFried Scallops">Fried Scallops
Happy New Year! I have 3lbs of beautiful U-10 dry pack scallops to enjoy tonight. My husband and I are planning to do a few different small plate bites with them - bacon wrapped, seared with brown butter, and ceviche. Now, my husband tells me he wants a few...
Read moreRecipes for a tonsillectomy patient">Recipes for a tonsillectomy patient
I am 24 yrs old, I had my tonsils & adnoides out on Friday, dec 26, 2014. up to today, 12/31/14 so far I have tried, pudding, ice cream, popsickles, mashed potatoes, steak, taco (soft shell), chicken noodle soup, tomatoe soup, mac n cheese shells, chicken & broccoli noodle, eggs,...
Read moreHow Do *You* Serve Smoked Herring?">How Do *You* Serve Smoked Herring?
I am here in Nova Scotia with a package of smoked boneless herring left from Christmas treats and trying to find a recipe to use it. Be careful you are all talking about the same thing. My smoked boneless kippers are dry and salty and come plastic wrapped on a...
Read morePotato & Cheese Pierogi">Potato & Cheese Pierogi
Very good-looking. Do you use these as appetizers? What sort of sauce (if any)? I'm used to seeing much larger pierogi - half a bread or salad plate sized, served as a lunch main-dish. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan you recommend a starch to serve with coq au vin?">Can you recommend a starch to serve with coq au vin?
Polenta. Definitely polenta Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHomemade Cafe Mocha?">Homemade Cafe Mocha?
I used to work at a SB's. A basic mocha is EASY. One shot of espresso, one ounce or so of Hershey's chocolate syrup and fill your cup with steamed milk. You can add froth if you like, or whipped cream, or neither. To get the...
Read moreWild mushroom questions">Wild mushroom questions
We carry a large variety of true wild mushrooms. www.oregonmushrooms.com we ship world wide for the dried and everywhere in the 50 states we can ship anything fresh or frozen. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreChicken and Mushroom Risotto">Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
We carry a large variety of true wild mushrooms. www.oregonmushrooms.com we ship world wide for the dried and everywhere in the 50 states we can ship anything fresh or frozen. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFrozen bao buns">Frozen bao buns
Recently purchased plain frozen bao buns(the sandwich kind that folds in half). How long should I steam them? 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 ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude