Archive for March 2015
Thoughts on adding gluten to bread recipes?">Thoughts on adding gluten to bread recipes?
I get my gluten from E-Bay. 2 teaspoons in a 400g wholemeal loaf (made in bread machine) needs about 1 dessertspoon of water extra, though this will vary with different batches of flour. I also add about 1/16th teaspoon of vitamin C (yeast likes this). The gluten and vitamin...
Read moreFresh Horseradish -- THAT bitter?!?">Fresh Horseradish -- THAT bitter?!?
I grow my own. Last fall I processed some and it was intense. I just got more out of the garden and processed and it is sort of bitter and not as intense. Wonder if it had to do with season, it is spring and been dormant since fall.??
Best Quick Bread Mixes">Best Quick Bread Mixes
I have to make a few loaves for my wife's church this afternoon. I don't have the time or ingredients to make from scratch so I'd like to know which brands are better? I'm only going to one supermarket ShopRite so it would be a major brand like Pillsbury, Krusteaz,...
Read moreApril 2015 COTM Announcement: POLPO">April 2015 COTM Announcement: POLPO
While the nomination thread was a real horse race, the voting thread was a runaway victory for Polpo: A Venetian Cookbook (Of Sorts), by Russell Norman. To see the nomination thread, go here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1007459 And the voting thread is here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1007459 From the Amazon description of Polpo: "Tucked away in London's edgy Soho district, Polpo...
Read moreIs traditional lasana in Naples made with riccota and meat ragu?">Is traditional lasana in Naples made with riccota and meat ragu?
My grandmother was off the boat from Italy, not exactly sure the region but I think it was near Naples. My grandmother always made lasana the way most of us know as traditional, grownd beef and or pork (in recent years you can get meatball meat which is a mixture...
Read moreCan I make croutons out of regular bread?">Can I make croutons out of regular bread?
I use low sodium bacon drippings and sometimes pepper, and occasinally I also addd parm, but often, bacon stands alone! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moredried natto">dried natto
my friend would like to try natto. she does not have an asian market close by. there are dried natto beans on amazon. can these be rehydrated to be like the thawed frozen natto from the asian markets? does anyone here have any recommendations on how to get "fresh"...
Read moreadvice on how to use half ripened avocado (already opened!)">advice on how to use half ripened avocado (already opened!)
DO NOT FEED THEM TO THE DOG!! Avocado is toxic for dogs (and cats). Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYour go to fat?">Your go to fat?
My top five in order of use: Vegetable/Canola blend Butter Bacon fat Olive oil Ghee I just ran out of my blend and filled my trusty bottle with peanut oil. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSpanish Cuisine Cookbooks">Spanish Cuisine Cookbooks
For several years, I have put off a "grand" vacation for many reasons which I won't list here. Some personal news has required that I not wait any longer, and so in two weeks I am off for a 6-week adventure. Paris is no issue. I have cooked in France...
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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