Archive for August 2015
Uses for hot pepper chutney?">Uses for hot pepper chutney?
I made this hot and sweet pepper chutney: http://seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/02/hot-chili-chutney-recipe.html and after some initial difficulties, it came out delicious! But having eaten rather a lot of it, on crackers and bread, alone and with various cheeses (incl. cream cheese), we've had our fill of it as the main ingredient. What else would...
Read morewhat went wrong with my chocolate-dipped pretzels?">what went wrong with my chocolate-dipped pretzels?
Hello , I ran across your question and thought maybe I could help, I work for www.mysweetpretel.com and here is what we do. We first temper our chocolate , basically you heat the chocolate up, then cool it down then bring it back up, you need a tempered peace of...
Read moreGrilling Butterflied Chicken">Grilling Butterflied Chicken
When you grill your chicken do you start skin side up or skin side down? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan I marinate pork in an foil roaster?">Can I marinate pork in an foil roaster?
Hi there-is it safe to marinate ribs (I have a lot) in a disposable aluminum foil roaster pan? I'm using an Asian marinade with the main acid being black vinegar. Thanks!! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morefluffy mash--without dairy">fluffy mash--without dairy
Thank YOU Susanne. I can now go forward using your Mom's technique that doesn't involve milk and added fat. . . kool Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCoconut oil expiry date">Coconut oil expiry date
Evidently I don't use my coconut oil enough.. I took out my jar from the cupboard, and noticed that it had expired at the beginning of June (oops). It still smells OK (not "off"), but I don't really know what spoiled coconut oil smells like. Any thoughts on whether or...
Read moreFRESH CORN SIDE DISHES! Home Cooking Dish of the Month (August 2015)">FRESH CORN SIDE DISHES! Home Cooking Dish of the Month (August 2015)
Welcome to the reporting thread for the August Dish of the Month. This month we'll all be creating some tasty fresh corn side dishes. How will you prepare it and what ingredients will you use? Let your imagination run wild! If your recipe is online, you are welcome to share a...
Read moreGood uses for a Peach/White Balsamic and a Blackberry Ginger Balsamic vinegar?">Good uses for a Peach/White Balsamic and a Blackberry Ginger Balsamic vinegar?
I've just received a birthday gift of two delicious fruit vinegars and am seeking some good ideas for ways to use them. One is a white balsamic, peach infused, and the other is a blackberry ginger. Both so good I could just eat them by the spoon, but welcome your...
Read moreTrying to think of a biscuit that was sold......">Trying to think of a biscuit that was sold......
I would be guessing to say it was in the 1970's, but there was a delicious southern style biscuit sold in a box fully cooked. They were sold refrigerated & had a slight delicious crunchiness to them. The name of them was a number going back in time - something...
Read moreAugust 2015 COTM: THE NEW SPANISH TABLE and MY KITCHEN IN SPAIN">August 2015 COTM: THE NEW SPANISH TABLE and MY KITCHEN IN SPAIN
Welcome to August and our Spanish (virtual) vacation. This month we'll are cooking through the contemporary and the traditional through our two selections. First up, we have THE NEW SPANISH TABLE, by Anya von Bremzen. And to round out our trip, we've got MY KITCHEN IN SPAIN, by Janet Mendel. Use...
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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