Archive for January 2016
How to Search">How to Search
I must be blind. I cannot find a button to conduct a search of the web site. Will someone be kind and advise me where it is located, please. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThin-Cut Chicken Cutlets">Thin-Cut Chicken Cutlets
I was so sick and tired of buying thin-cut cutlets from the store at a premium price!! Decided to do something about it (necessity is the mother of invention, right?). So we came up with The Chicken Cutlet Cutter. Helps you to safely and easily cut your own thin-cut cutlets...
Read moreCooking Italian Sausage in Sauce">Cooking Italian Sausage in Sauce
The key is to tap into the sausage juice. To do this, brown the sausage in olive oil first (take off the outer skin layer if possible), once browned, stab them with a fork, once the juice is somewhat showing its excellent flavor, take the sausage out and keep them...
Read moreQuick veal shanks question (for Osso buco)">Quick veal shanks question (for Osso buco)
I don't know if you are still interested, but using a hind shank requires a longer cooking time in a moist heat method (sous vide, stewing) or a combination method (bruising) but they usually have a better flavour (in my opinion) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreReheating Cooked Foods to Extend Shelf Life">Reheating Cooked Foods to Extend Shelf Life
I frequently re-heat cooked food that has been refrigerated to “sterilize” it in order to extend shelf life, do you? For example, I made a large batch of meatballs & tomato sauce a few weeks ago. They have been in my basement refrigerator that is seldom opened. I checked on...
Read moreSubstitute a hand mixer for a stand mixer's paddle or flat attachment?">Substitute a hand mixer for a stand mixer's paddle or flat attachment?
With proper experienec you will figure out how to get desired results with either tool...keep working at it! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBread for Tea Sandwiches">Bread for Tea Sandwiches
Any thoughts on where to buy thin sliced white bread in the east bay? I've tried Andronico's, Safeway, Berkeley Bowl, Panera, the bakery at Rockridge Market Hall. I'm running out of ideas. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFuchsia Dunlop's new cookbook">Fuchsia Dunlop's new cookbook
Just found this on Amazon UK: "Land of Fish and Rice: Recipes from the Culinary Heart of China" - to be published in July 2016. Very exciting! Description: The Lower Yangtze region or Jiangnan, with its modern capital Shanghai, has been known since ancient times as a 'Land of Fish and Rice'....
Read morecleaning shrimp">cleaning shrimp
I've never been sure what to remove...the last time was both. I know to remove the top vein. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBasmati rice in Zojirushi rice cooker?">Basmati rice in Zojirushi rice cooker?
I've misplaced the measuring cup that comes with my (older) Zojirushi rice cooker -- anyone happen to know how much each measured cup contains? Thanks very much. 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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude