Archive for January 2015
GERMAN FOOD QUESTION: Anyone have experience making Saumagen at home?">GERMAN FOOD QUESTION: Anyone have experience making Saumagen at home?
On the casings questions, I find that Butcher & Packer has a wide selection - including wide collagen casings for sausages like bologna and salami. The inedible collagen casings range up to 120mm (roughly 4.5 inches). They also have large natural casings (beef, hog, sheep) ranging in sizes even larger...
Read moreCSA Superbowl: parsnips vs. turnips?">CSA Superbowl: parsnips vs. turnips?
I get my winter CSA delivery today and wanted to make something for a Superbowl party on Sunday. All I know about the party is that there will be a taco bar. Any ideas on something fun to make with the below? Doesn't have to be parsnips...
Read moreAnybody know of a good chicken breast recipe?">Anybody know of a good chicken breast recipe?
I would like it to be gluten-free and dairy-free but also juicy and crispy in the oven. Can anybody help? I would really appreciate it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSuper Bowl snacks for hospital">Super Bowl snacks for hospital
I've been on a Hummus with chili powder kick as of late. I want it on everything. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan I keep whipping cream in the fridge for a while?">Can I keep whipping cream in the fridge for a while?
I have a one litre carton of whipping cream. I will be using around 250ml now. Can I leave the rest in the fridge? How long will it last? Or should I store it some other way? TIA Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRaw hominy">Raw hominy
I have a recipe that calls for starting the hominy the night before. So the hominy and culinary lime is brought to a high sImmer then taken off the heat to soak overnight, or about 6 hrs. There will be a skin and some cloudy residue from the corn hulls...
Read morePot Roast lacks flavor-suggestions?">Pot Roast lacks flavor-suggestions?
I find a little bit of ketchup does wonders. And yeah, you may need more salt in the form of more bouillon or soy or worcestershire, all of which are umami bombs. But nothing is as good as MSG. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNeed good sauce recipes for chinese stir frying (wok dishes)">Need good sauce recipes for chinese stir frying (wok dishes)
Who wants to learn Chinese cooking? Gaoxugao24@yahoo.com Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morechicken on a budget">chicken on a budget
Hey guys, hoping you might be able to help me. My project at work was ended without notice and now things are a bit tight around here for the next couple weeks. So, the grocery bills got tightened(A. Lot.) My local meat market is having a sale on chicken...
Read morePot Roast lacks flavor">Pot Roast lacks flavor
Hi I am making a pot roast in the slow cooker with Lipton onion soup, 1/3 cup water, onions, carrots and crushed garlic. It's cooked for a few hours now I added 1/2 bouillon cube as well and 1 tbs mushroom soy, it is still not "there" Things I have...
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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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