Archive for January 2015
How to reduce the acidity in citrus juices?">How to reduce the acidity in citrus juices?
when stewing what should i use to lower the acitity Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAlmost 2 Year Old Frozen Chicken Stock - Tastes Fine. Odd?">Almost 2 Year Old Frozen Chicken Stock - Tastes Fine. Odd?
Not odd at all. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhen do you throw out old canned food?">When do you throw out old canned food?
I'm cleaning the pantry. Don't know how, on the last cleaning, I missed the three cans of tuna with coupons that expired in 2004, but they are in the trash. Ditto with the soups that were "best by" 2009. And 2011. But what about the Progresso...
Read moreJapanese House Curry (brand) .... how can I make it taste better?">Japanese House Curry (brand) .... how can I make it taste better?
I've been trying to make this curry taste like the japanese restaurants we've gone to. Even their "instant" packets that you just need to reheat taste close to the restaurants curry. Is there anything I can add to this that can make it more authentic in taste? The flavor seems bland...
Read moreMy bf accidentally bought Ebelskiver chocolate pancake mix thinking it was regular choc. pancake mix...">My bf accidentally bought Ebelskiver chocolate pancake mix thinking it was regular choc. pancake mix...
Give it a try, I imagine it would work. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFifth anniversary coming up - Please help me plan a meal that I can cook for my girlfriend.">Fifth anniversary coming up - Please help me plan a meal that I can cook for my girlfriend.
This weekend, my girlfriend and I are celebrating our 5 year anniversary so I figured it might be interesting to do a date night at home and have cook a multi-course meal for her. We always eat out and I enjoy cooking so I thought this might be a nice...
Read moreDetroit Made Seasonings">Detroit Made Seasonings
Gourmet seasonings made in Detroit, the motor city is about more things the just cars. They have a thriving food scene. Check them out. http://detroitseasonings.com/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePeanuts to Ground Peanuts?">Peanuts to Ground Peanuts?
So I did a Google search, and found stuff about growing peanuts and peanut butter. So no one anywhere has ever asked or answered this question? Really? I call BS. Thanks for nothing, Google! So how many peanuts do I need (in terms of cups or such) to make 3/4 cup...
Read moreShikuwasa juice source in the USA?">Shikuwasa juice source in the USA?
Anyone have a line on an online source for Okinawan Shikuwasa juice in the US? thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCantonese Chow Mein recipe">Cantonese Chow Mein recipe
I am from NJ and moved to Georgia. I came here searching I think for the white sauce I had in Jersey. Chow Mein in Jersey was onion, celery and bean sprouts in a white sauce a Corn Starch slurry from what I read here. Also crunchy noodles are...
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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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude