Archive for September 2015
Question on new, vs older, Presto pressure cookers/canners.... max heat is less now?">Question on new, vs older, Presto pressure cookers/canners.... max heat is less now?
I have a smallish Presto pressure cooker that I received as a wedding gift back in the mid 1970s and it's come in very handy. I only use it a few times a year but wouldn't want to be without it either. So I've gotten into canning lately, just jam...
Read morei bought blue cheese (and almost gagged)....now what?">i bought blue cheese (and almost gagged)....now what?
Best recipe for blue cheese. Step 1. Take blue cheese out of fridge. Step 2. Throw that shit in the bin. Step 3 order a pizza. Enjoy :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSalted vs unsalted butter?">Salted vs unsalted butter?
Thank you, Rainey, for adding a little common sense to the discussion. :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morewhat do i do with sorrel?">what do i do with sorrel?
I make a stir-fry of whatever veggies I have, chop up the sorrel leaves (leave them out of the stir-fry until it is ready), then I just put in the chopped leaves and stir... so it's basically raw, just lightly wilted. I throw the stems into the blender with...
Read moreAldi Low RPM juicer. $59 this week">Aldi Low RPM juicer. $59 this week
https://www.aldi.us/en/weekly-specials/special-buys-for-sept-2/sept-2-detail/ps/p/kitchen-living-slow-juicer/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCVbe63tvbM Youtube video demonstrating it use Has anyone bought one? Does it have enough power? I looked at the manual in the box and says it is 250 watts but it seems too lightweight for 250 watts. I am thinking of buying one. Thanks!! For those who are not familiar with Aldi: This...
Read morefirst smoked brisket--what did we do wrong?">first smoked brisket--what did we do wrong?
General consensus for brisket is to smoke at 225 - or at least in the range of 215-235. With an electric smoker that should be no problem. I'm currently cooking one in a crappy Char Broil H2O smoker but I found out(the hard way) that I need to modify it...
Read moreis your kitchen cute ?">is your kitchen cute ?
i want a comfortable bedroom, the rural style living room and a cute kitchen !just got a very cute one for my kitchen . i love it Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNeed advice on cooking ribs in oven">Need advice on cooking ribs in oven
I am cooking ribs for a Labor day bbq tomorrow and have some questions. I have some baby back ribs and plan to cook them in the oven. So far I have removed the membrane, applied a store bought rub, and wrapped them in foil. ...
Read moreFreezing raw "biscuit" dough">Freezing raw "biscuit" dough
Ok my family really likes these pot pies I make from the biscuit dough that comes in a tube. I fill them with ground beef or chicken pot pie (roux sauce, peas & carrots, chicken). Sometimes they're open in muffin tins cause the closed pocket types I made always burst...
Read moreGoat milk...with chunks?">Goat milk...with chunks?
Almost the same thing happened to me. I bought a quart but I think mine was close to 1/3 of the quart. I smelled it too. However (naively) I just popped one in my mouth. When I was 4yrs.we had goats that we milked. I was really to young to...
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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