Archive for November 2015
Carrot soup recipes">Carrot soup recipes
I plan to make a carrot-ginger soup for Thanksgiving. I have read through several recipes, none roast the carrots first but rather saute them. Please share your recipes and tips and tell me why I should not roast them. In my opinion, everything is better roasted. Thanks! Read more
Where can I buy Carolina Gold Rice from Anson Mills in Toronto?">Where can I buy Carolina Gold Rice from Anson Mills in Toronto?
Where can I buy Carolina Gold Rice from Anson Mills in Toronto? I went to Fiesta Farm today and they were out. Any ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow long will a whole chicken keep?">How long will a whole chicken keep?
If I buy a chicken today would it still be good to cook Wednesday for Thanksgiving? (We're having it a day early since I have to work). Or should I just buy a frozen one? I won't have time to get to the store Monday or Tuesday. Read more
Thanksgiving side with poblano peppers?">Thanksgiving side with poblano peppers?
I have a small guest list, and the usual suspects for the T'giving table. Would like to add one more somewhat different dish. Was thinking of poblano peppers. Found a recipe with onions and corn in a creamy sauce which looks good, but was wondering if there are other suggestions...
Read moreCamping Thanksgiving">Camping Thanksgiving
Hello! It looks like we will be spending Thanksgiving at the deer camp, which means staying in a small camper trailer. We are equipped with a very small fridge, single burner hot plate, a small microwave, and small crockpot. Any thoughts on putting together a Thanksgiving dinner for two? The sides will...
Read moreSpicy Pleasure - Moth kachori">Spicy Pleasure - Moth kachori
Hello everyone and welcome to my page. Let's cook something very spicy today. Today we are going to cook Moth kachori. It is a unique snack and has a good blend of spices. It is going to give your taste buds a different twist. Let's quickly have look at the ingredients. 1. Moth Bean...
Read moreChocolate stars for baking in greater Boston?">Chocolate stars for baking in greater Boston?
Has anyone seen chocolate stars -- the little chocolate candies that look like fancy Hershey kisses -- anywhere around Boston? I prefer to use them in peanut butter blossoms, but have more and more trouble finding them each holiday. Brach's markets them, but their store finder comes up blank here....
Read moreDoes store bought frozen paneer have preservatives. Is it healthy.">Does store bought frozen paneer have preservatives. Is it healthy.
Does store boughtfrozen paneer have preservatives? is it healthy to buy it already made. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMacaroni and cheese for Thanksgiving side?">Macaroni and cheese for Thanksgiving side?
I really want to make some sort of mac and cheese dish for Thanksgiving but am afraid the dish will lend to the already starchy list of sides. Also, I'm kind of wondering why some people have macaroni and cheese as a side for Thanksgiving? It's never been...
Read moreApple Chutney Substitute">Apple Chutney Substitute
One of my upcoming recipes from Blue Apron includes Apple Mustard Chutney to accompany Potato Latkes. My husband can't eat apples. Can you guys suggest an easy substitute we can make at the same time? Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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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