Archive for April 2015
no bake desserts">no bake desserts
try apple snow very light and not difficult, whip egg white, add fine sugar as though making meringue ,fold in finely grated apples and serve with little lemon zest on top Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to cool a large batch of soup?">How to cool a large batch of soup?
I just made a pot of chicken soup , but it is now quite late and I want to go to bed the soup was very very hot. So I turned to the internet and low and behold the solution worked!! I usually put my soup in a very large...
Read moreBailey's Irish Cream has solidified - can it be salvaged for baking?">Bailey's Irish Cream has solidified - can it be salvaged for baking?
i just started a bottle and small white chunks were coming out (I assume creme). The bottle says it expires 12 2016 (so over a year and a half). Anyone else had this issue? it doesn't taste terrible, but the chunks are just weird. Reading More May...
Read moreSalvadoran Tamale Mystery">Salvadoran Tamale Mystery
I'm glad I ran into this thread. I always loved eating tamales they served at pupusarias near my area so I tried my hand at making one myself. Most recipes online are for mexican style tamales which I did not know. So when I made it, it was just so...
Read moreWhat's the difference between far breton and clafoutis?">What's the difference between far breton and clafoutis?
Generally, there is no difference but a regional word. It can be argued that a far has generally less fruit and more mix. However, it is always considered that a clafoutis is from Brittany anyway. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to do with Incredibly Smelly Black Salt?">What to do with Incredibly Smelly Black Salt?
Smell is part of taste. Just because sold doesn't mean good. As far as what to do? Buy salt to eat with a more neutral taste that doesn't smell like sulfur in the future and learn from this experience. Your salt mixed with a gallon of...
Read moreWhere to get fresh ume">Where to get fresh ume
Well, i know mitsuwa in torrence CA does them by mail order, but i live in ohio and just shipping for the amount i wanted would cost me almost 70$! Is there anywhere else i can get them? Cuyahoga county ohio? I wanted to make umeboshi homemade so very very...
Read moreHealthy Meals in Minutes Recipe Cards (circa 90s ?)">Healthy Meals in Minutes Recipe Cards (circa 90s ?)
Hello all, I recently found a set of recipe cards at a resale shop and upon inspection I noted that it did not have all of the cards. I was wondering if someone might have the full set and if you would kindly give me the recipes to the...
Read moreSeeking a pork chop recipe that will go with this butternut squash dish...">Seeking a pork chop recipe that will go with this butternut squash dish...
I'm making this Butternut Squash Gratin with Poblanos and Cream tomorrow: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/squash-gratin-with-poblanos-and-cream. I've also thawed some thin bone-in center cut pork chops. (These are the very thin kind, about 1/3" thick.) The gratin is rich and, in addition to the squash, poblanos and cream, has the flavors of Monterey jack,...
Read moreLabor Day Recipes: Amy's Lavender Lemonade">Labor Day Recipes: Amy's Lavender Lemonade
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by MORDANA
"This is a fabulous summer drink! Lavender soothes and refreshes on a hot day, and the scent brings back fond summer memories. I can't seem to make enough...
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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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