Archive for November 2015
Valid magazine recipes?">Valid magazine recipes?
I save, reread and mightily enjoy Saveur, Gourmet, Food and Wine articles. Now I want to take the mag to the kitchen and make the Shrimp w/ saffron rice (F&W, 9/10) or Moroccan harissa lamb (G, 5/07). How reliable are these recipes? Is there a difference, one...
Read moreChristmas Preperations">Christmas Preperations
Hi Buddies... So...All are done with Thanks giving day...so What are your plans for X-Mas ? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThanksgiving 2015- Hits and Misses">Thanksgiving 2015- Hits and Misses
What were your hits and misses this year? Hits: Sally's Baking addiction crumb apple pie and her pumpkin pie. Molly Moon's vanilla ice cream recipe Misses: Ruth Chris sweet potato casserole Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNeed to make Thanksgiving easier-Help!">Need to make Thanksgiving easier-Help!
How did my mother do it? And with kids?! So this was my first year to host both my side of the family and my husband's side. 15 adults plus 3 kids plus a baby. I thought I had it down. Though I've only hosted...
Read moreRecipes with apple butter as an ingredient?">Recipes with apple butter as an ingredient?
I'm doing last second baking for a late thanksgiving get together and was looking for things to use when I found some apple butter. Does anyone know any recipes that take apple butter or any recipes that I can replace an ingredient with it? Reading More May...
Read moreStore in Calgary for sauerkraut crocks">Store in Calgary for sauerkraut crocks
Hi, I'm looking for a new store that I heard of that sells crocks for making pickles and sauerkraut. Has anyone heard of a new store that has opened or where you can buy these crocks? Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moresichuan facing heaven chillies">sichuan facing heaven chillies
I can't find any online source for these. Was wondering if there was anything in the Bay Area or any online sources (I tried sous chef but they don't ship outside of Europe). And if not able to find how do people go about replacing sichuan chili peppers in Dunlop's cookbooks? Thanks....
Read moreInstant Pot - Boneless Turkey Roast">Instant Pot - Boneless Turkey Roast
Has anyone here tried making a boneless turkey roast in an Instant Pot? I can find recipes for a Turkey Breast. But this is the actual roast. I was just wondering how long to cook it. Thank you! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp with a dry-brined turkey!">Help with a dry-brined turkey!
Hi, I followed dry-brining instructions on seriouseats.com and the bird is at 125 degrees but the dry-brine still shows on the skin - white and powdery looking. The dry brine was 6 TB salt and 2 TB baking powder showered over the turkey with the turkey refrigerated uncovered overnight. ...
Read morehow to reheat cornbread stuffing">how to reheat cornbread stuffing
I made my stuffing day before yesterday and now i need to reheat it with out drying it out how should i do that? 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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude