Archive for November 2015
Should I bake or boil Idaho potatoes for Delmonico recipe?">Should I bake or boil Idaho potatoes for Delmonico recipe?
I need some expert advice! I have my great-grandmothers Delmonico Potato recipe that she has been making for every major holiday since the early 1950's and the tradition fell to me about 6 years ago. My dilemma is, in order to feed 30 people and have leftovers,...
Read moreSavory Palmiers, now or later?">Savory Palmiers, now or later?
I just made 4 rolls (mini) of savory puff pastry palmers with different fillings, parmesan pesto, parmesan and sun dried tomato pesto and dijon, parmesan, gruyere and thin Iberico salami. They are wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge. Now I'm trying to decide, do I cut and bake...
Read moreTaiwanese cooking">Taiwanese cooking
There are several good (recent) cookbooks, including "The Food of Taiwan" and "Taiwanese Homestyle Cooking." Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUses for leg of lamb bones?">Uses for leg of lamb bones?
I bought a leg of lamb, trimmed it and have a lot of pieces and the bone. What can I make with that? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTransglutaminase aka Meat Glue">Transglutaminase aka Meat Glue
Does anyone know where to buy this in LA? Preferably on the Westside. Tried Surfas, Sur la Table, Belcampo,.. One trade name is Active RM available on Amazon but only in bulk 2.2 lb package. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreISO: Recipes using Dried Mint">ISO: Recipes using Dried Mint
I picked up a 1 oz bag of dried mint today, but I only need 1 teaspoon for the recipe I'll be making. I'd love some suggestions on ways I can use the rest of it. Tried and true recipes would particularly be helpful! Thanks! Read more
Bubbles in my cake">Bubbles in my cake
I have been making a banana cake that I sell on a weekly basis, so I've made sure my recipe is exact down to the gram. But over the last few weeks my cake has been looking marbled with popped bubbles on top. There are only two reasons I can...
Read moreEgg Whites in Pie Dough for Pecan Pie?">Egg Whites in Pie Dough for Pecan Pie?
So I'm making pecan pie for Thanksgiving this year (first time making it, I usually do pumpkin for Thanksgiving). Have been looking at the CI recipe and noticed that it calls for a pie dough that has an egg white in it in place of some of the water (one...
Read moreThe Weirdest Things People Have Ordered at Fast-Food Drive-Thrus
via Thrillist By: Kristin Hunt Credit: DUSTIN DOWNING/THRILLIST If you’re a waiter or bartender, you’ve seen your fair share of horrors. But the brave souls manning the headset at fast-food chains aren’t any safer, even if they have a wall separating them from the customers. With the help of several...
Read moreEasy Three-Cheese Mac & Cheese">Easy Three-Cheese Mac & Cheese
Easy, homemade mac & cheese using Extra Sharp Cheddar, Fontina and Gruyere. This can be made stove-top or baked. My most-requested recipe that is sure to become one of your favorite comfort food recipes. 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