Archive for December 2015
supermarket insanity">supermarket insanity
I really don't use a lot of fresh herbs. Have been a bit successful in not killing rosemary, thyme, but very little else. Have found that some of the things in tubes are worth the extra expense, since they last a LONG time and have a nice flavor......
Read moreFlint corn for flour">Flint corn for flour
Is there a source for buying organic dried flint corn in Canada, preferably the GTA. For a new world staple, there's not much out there for Canadians. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDairy free chicken tikka masala">Dairy free chicken tikka masala
Does anyone have experience with dairy free chicken tikka masala (or any other south Asian dish traditionally made with yogurt)? I wonder if I can simply substitute almond or coconut milk for the yogurt and cream called for. I appreciate all comments and pointing me toward a recipe if possible....
Read moreVeggie Barley Soup Help!">Veggie Barley Soup Help!
Add a cube of stock to it, should work. Only put half though as salt is added in it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLumpy Cornstarch Pie Filling">Lumpy Cornstarch Pie Filling
Cornstarch loses much of its thickening power in the presence of acids (lemon juice, guava, etc.), so its probably better to thicken your cornstarch mixture first without the lemon juice, then add in the lemon juice and other acidic ingredients after the starch has set. I also find that once a...
Read moreCopra">Copra
I just got a South Indian cookbook: Dakshin by Chandra Padmanabhan. Some of the recipes call for copra, or "dried coconut meat." It sounds to me like this is different from desiccated/shredded/flaked coconut - or is it basically the same? Does anybody have a favorite source they...
Read moreHelp! I Need A Traditional Southern Cornbread Recipe for My Cast Iron Skillet">Help! I Need A Traditional Southern Cornbread Recipe for My Cast Iron Skillet
sorry that was 1T and 1t of baking powder. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhere to buy Black Cocoa?">Where to buy Black Cocoa?
I'm making a dark chocolate cake that calls for black cocoa powder. I've never seen it at Harris Teeter or any general grocery store - does anyone know if Whole Foods sells it? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLouisiana Boil: New Years Day!">Louisiana Boil: New Years Day!
I want to do a shrimp boil. Is there any place in LA that sells the stuff? I've walked into Whole Foods and Ralph's and been disgusted by the level of un-knowledge and incompetence...I'm hoping for a place that has a wide selection of brands... Read more
ROOKIE KITCHEN">ROOKIE KITCHEN
Rookie Kitchen offers a great variety of recipes that everybody can do with no problem at all. 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