Archive for July 2015
Need a good cooling dip for Korean fried chicken.">Need a good cooling dip for Korean fried chicken.
I'd like to have a cooling sauce for my Kfc that isn't blue cheese (since that evokes buffalo wings) and not a raita (since that evokes salmon for me - long story). Any one have any ideas on a sauce to go with these and compliment the Korean flavors?...
Read moreMagnolia's banana pudding vs Paula Deen's Not Yo' Mama's banana pudding">Magnolia's banana pudding vs Paula Deen's Not Yo' Mama's banana pudding
Anyone made both and prefer one over the other recipe? I know I like Magnolia bakery's banana pudding from the shop(I just had one again) but Paula Deen's sounds so good too. Want to make it for the bbq this weekend. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMore spreadable cheese questions">More spreadable cheese questions
Okay, also at Blueberry Hill they have cheese balls which, if you gave me a choice of the cheese balls or the cheddar scoop on a hamburger, I would grab both and run as fast as I can! Do you think the same cheese is in the cheese balls? Oh, and lastly,...
Read moreThe 8 Healthiest Cheeses to Eat
via Details By K. Aleisha Fetters for DETAILS. (photos: Getty Images) Whether it’s paired with wine or melted over a burger, cheese is where it’s at. And not just because eating it makes life worth living. Cheese is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in nutrients including protein, phosphorus, and don’t forget...
Read moreWhat to do with tinned sardines?">What to do with tinned sardines?
I grew up in Trinidad and this is the way that sardines were prepared in my home. We used the tin sardines by "B". I usually put the sardines on a plate, squeeze a bit of lemon juice to get rid of the freshness, put very, very thin...
Read moreHow many different appetizers should I serve for a party of 40 for 4 hours?">How many different appetizers should I serve for a party of 40 for 4 hours?
How many bites will I need total? Group of people are in their 40's, and not especially huge eaters. Starts at 6:30. Thx. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRed Velvet Cheesecake - What Went Wrong?">Red Velvet Cheesecake - What Went Wrong?
I was asked to make a red velvet cheesecake for a birthday cake. This idea apparently comes from The Cheesecake Factory and there are recipes all over. Red velvet, followed by cream cheese frosting, by cheesecake (you are supposed to split a cheesecake in two), by red velvet. Repeat, ending...
Read moreFavorite dishes in which olive oil shines?">Favorite dishes in which olive oil shines?
No, not shines literally. I recently received a tin of olive oil that was brought back from Italy, and I'd like to prepare the gift giver a dish in which the olive oil stands out. Something that isn't dipping bread into olive oil. Any ideas? Thanks. EDIT: Also, I know olive oil...
Read moreChick Peas - "Snack"">Chick Peas - "Snack"
I've tried roasting chick peas (after soaking, etc.) - but I thought I'd check them out before spices, herbs, etc. I took a healthy handful and roasted with just olive oil and salt. They were super crunchy - almost too much so - but the only thing really tasting was the...
Read moreSplenda in homemade ice cream">Splenda in homemade ice cream
This is a bunch of crap. Sure sucralose has chorine, so does SALT! And you can't live without it. Also, salt ionizes in solution. Which means it separates into atomic ions. Sucralose is an extremely stable molecule that does not interact with any other chemical in your body. This shit...
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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