Archive for November 2015
Chef Prudhomme's cookbook collection">Chef Prudhomme's cookbook collection
Chef Paul's cookbook collection was donated to the Southern Food & Beverage John & Bonnie Boyd culinary library. About 27 boxes that take up five shelves, each shelf about 12 foot long! Some appear to have been given to him and not used but others have gotten some...
Read moreWhen a recipe calls for separated heavy cream">When a recipe calls for separated heavy cream
My recipe calls for heavy cream (separated). Which part of the cream would I be using, the milk at the bottom or the thick butter cream layer that has risen to the top? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan I make a cheesecake without sugar?">Can I make a cheesecake without sugar?
I want to experiment with making a cheesecake without sugar (and without any sugar substitutes) in the filling. I could just go ahead and do this, but that could be an expensive failure. If any of you have attempted this, or know of someone who has, can you let me...
Read moreBread Pizza - Quickie Snack">Bread Pizza - Quickie Snack
Hello everyone and welcome to my page..... Today we are going to make Bread Pizza.. sounds interesting right??yes it is interesting indeed.. Going forward with bread pizza I would like to tell you that bread pizza is very quick to cook and it is a very tasty snack you can eat...
Read moreDo Ahead Mashed Potatoes">Do Ahead Mashed Potatoes
I’m cooking Thanksgiving for 15-20 people in a condo kitchen that I’ve never seen before. I’m trying to do as much as possible beforehand without noticeably compromising quality. I just made the turkey stock and gravy base (thickened with turkey fat roux) that I’ll add the drippings to. I’ll make...
Read moreSmall Thanksgiving in a Cabin">Small Thanksgiving in a Cabin
We (just 2 people) will be spending thanksgiving in a cabin this year - there is no stove, only a microwave! We want to have some sort of Thanksgiving dinner. I can make things ahead at home the morning of and can either reheat or make dishes that we can...
Read moreThanksgiving in a cabin - ideas?">Thanksgiving in a cabin - ideas?
We (just 2 people) will be spending thanksgiving in a cabin this year - there is no stove, only a microwave! We want to have some sort of Thanksgiving dinner. I can make things ahead at home the morning of and can either reheat or make dishes...
Read moreToronto: Organic green tomatoes available">Toronto: Organic green tomatoes available
Hi, Toronto folks, I recently asked my wonderful CSA peeps for "a few pounds" of green tomatoes (for chutney and mincemeat) and got a bushel! I'm in the west end--is anyone here interested? Thanks! Sarah Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGood basic mexican cookbook">Good basic mexican cookbook
My son has become very interested in cooking. He asked for a food processor for Christmas! His favorite food is Mexican so I am thinking about a good, basic cookbook and a basket of ingredients to get him started. I need recommendations please. Nothing too advanced--he...
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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