Archive for April 2015
Curing Ham Confusion">Curing Ham Confusion
My butcher gave me about 2 T of what he referred to as 'Pink salt' yesterday. The last time I wet cured a 3 pound raw pork loin he gave me less than 1 t and told me that was enough based on the weight of the loin. It was....
Read moreNeed Side Dish ideas for homemade pizza">Need Side Dish ideas for homemade pizza
Great ideas. We're getting fru-fru takeout pizzas for a weeknight get together but I'd like a homemade component. I like the idea of white bean salad, and I guess the requisite green salad. Thanks for the ideas! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHome cured ham/s questions">Home cured ham/s questions
I have about 14 pounds of various size pieces of fresh raw pork. I bought a whole leg for 97 cents pound yesterday and by the time I had removed the skin and most of the fat layer and the bones I had all these roast size pieces. I plan on...
Read moreCantaloupe... Ugh.">Cantaloupe... Ugh.
I usually add them in salads with the greens. It's good! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEating cooked, unchilled turkey">Eating cooked, unchilled turkey
I thawed and cooked a 6K frozen Butterball turkey (as per instructions) and went out to work. My husband carved it and covered it with a plate. He then put it inside the microwave (out of reach of my cat) to cool before putting it in the fridge. Unfortunately he...
Read moredelicious chilli">delicious chilli
What's the home made recipe for chilli? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat do you guys think of these recipes? I loved the salmon">What do you guys think of these recipes? I loved the salmon
I recently stumbled upon, with stumble a website mrwoodcock.hubpages.com/ and actually found the the recipes there in quite pleasant and wanted to get some outside opinions. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePeameal Bacon">Peameal Bacon
I live in Ontario an have lived here my whole life that is 22 years and it is called peameal bacon here any restaurant you go to for breakfast their menu says peameal bacon I know because I do not eat regular bacon its too greasy for me the only...
Read moreHow can I make risotto like Hell's Kitchen?">How can I make risotto like Hell's Kitchen?
What really bothers me is that almost Every cooking show they have long hair hanging down..In the kitchen! I was brought up to not even go into the Kitchen unless you have your hair pulled back!! I'm very strict about this! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEvents and Gatherings: Jim Kaczmarek's Chili">Events and Gatherings: Jim Kaczmarek's Chili
4.53 / 5 Stars | 102 Reviews
by Christine L.
"Enough chili for a big party! The secret ingredient for this recipe is a 12 oz. bottle of beer. Serve with grated cheddar or jalapeno jack,...
Read moreAbout Me
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