Archive for February 2015
Pork leg - please help">Pork leg - please help
Pork & green chile stew with hominy. It will take about 30 seconds to cube the meat & the rest is about equally easy. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreball shaped cake topping?">ball shaped cake topping?
I'm thinking maybe sixlets Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more1 duck liver">1 duck liver
I just bought some duck livers. I think I'll try the them with the red wine and shallots. Thanks for the idea! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMuch difference in Carnaroli or Vialone rice brands? Any preferences?">Much difference in Carnaroli or Vialone rice brands? Any preferences?
I use Acquerello, it comes in a tin can usually unless you get the vacuum sealed tins which resemble whole coffee bean products. I have tried about every arborio or close cousin I encounter. Acquerello is by far a superior product. American arborio is fine for last minute, when you...
Read moreHow many appetizers do I need?">How many appetizers do I need?
My caterer has suggested a smoked salmon, Swedish meatballs, rumaki, a fruit and cheese display, veggie tray, and 3 kinds of dips w/chips for a 30 minute social before a sit down dinner. It is an evening event for 150 people in the 50 yrs. and above age range. I...
Read moreCooking From Past COTM's. Do you?">Cooking From Past COTM's. Do you?
Do you still cook from books that were past COTMs and if so, do you post about your experience on the old threads? Here's why I ask: A discussion on another thread caused me to look back at a past COTM as I didn't realize that book had been covered previously and...
Read moreHow to avoid a "livery" flavor in ground beef ?">How to avoid a "livery" flavor in ground beef ?
I shopped for decades at a small market because their ground meat was so much better than the "giant " market. Then, last year the taste of the meat changed .i woud have said tasteless and dense sort of sandy but, yes, livery would describe it perfectly. It now tastes...
Read moreBefore I complain to the grocery store about the chicken...">Before I complain to the grocery store about the chicken...
I think that bird was in rigor. It happened to me last night. The chicken was too fresh. Who would have thought that could be a problem. Worst chicken I ever tried to eat. We used a rotisserie as usual and the chicken was solid...
Read morePrep today, grill tomorrow... Is that OK with these veggies?">Prep today, grill tomorrow... Is that OK with these veggies?
Tomorrow, I'm going to be grilling: - eggplant - baby artichokes - zucchini - red onion - leeks - red and orange pepper with a simple olive oil and seasoning baste. Can I prep the veggies today and grill tomorrow? Specifically: 1) Eggplant Can I slice salt them today and grill tomorrow 2) Artichokes I understand that after prepping you...
Read moreWhat side to serve with fishcakes?">What side to serve with fishcakes?
Homeade Beans or store bought brown beans is the only side you need maby a roll or slice of bread. 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