Archive for April 2016
looking for ramps (Boston area)">looking for ramps (Boston area)
Looking for ramps in boston area. I've seen it pop up on restaurant menus but no luck at markets so far. Usually whole foods will have them but none of the ones I've checked. If you see it anywhere in eastern MA let me know! Read more
Clay bakers">Clay bakers
Hi, I use a Romertopft clay baker to make outstanding artisanal bread loaves. I was wondering if anybody has ever used one of this clay pots to bake biscuits? Like you do it using a cast iron pan? Thanks ;) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreI have never made cheesecake-can I do this?">I have never made cheesecake-can I do this?
I know this post is old but I can't find another like it so I'm going to respond in case someone else falls upon it. You can certainly make your cheesecake in a disposal, pre-made graham cracker pie pan!! I did it previously for a bake sale fundraiser...
Read morePizza: BBQ Chicken Calzones">Pizza: BBQ Chicken Calzones
4.43 / 5 Stars | 274 Reviews
by TUMMY13
"If you like BBQ Chicken Pizza, you'll like this easy-to-make calzone version!"
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Read moreMother's Day Recipes: Crustless Spinach Quiche">Mother's Day Recipes: Crustless Spinach Quiche
4.71 / 5 Stars | 1653 Reviews
by ANY14TNS
"A quick and easy crustless spinach quiche recipe that uses eggs, spinach, onion, and Muenster cheese for the perfect quiche in less than an hour."
Read moreI need help with Ice Cream stabilizers...">I need help with Ice Cream stabilizers...
If you use a high enough butterfat mix you don't need stabilizers. Carrageenan is commonly used in cream and we haven't found an issue with that. to order you can check out San Francisco Herb Company for gum arabic or Lorann Oils. Sodium alginate I haven't heard...
Read moreSmoked Spicy Orange Spare Ribs">Smoked Spicy Orange Spare Ribs
Holy smokes do I love ribs. It's officially the start of BBQ season and I thought I'd bust out the smoker, a rack of ribs and a jar of Absinthe Orange Deliciousness and see what could be made. Heaven on a bone. That's what was made. And I'm here to...
Read moreQuestion about buttermilk from homemade butter">Question about buttermilk from homemade butter
Did you know heating raw grass fed milk above 118 degrees destroys the naturally occurring, beneficial enzymes. As a living food, raw milk contains enzymes that assist in digestion and assimilation of nutrients. And In particular, raw milk contains the enzyme lactase which helps breakdown lactose. Additionally, an enzyme...
Read moreCookbook of the Month VOTING - May 2016">Cookbook of the Month VOTING - May 2016
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Read moreCOTM VOTING - May 2016">COTM VOTING - May 2016
Greetings, and welcome to the voting round for the Cookbook of the Month for May. Tallying the nominations was rather simple this go 'round, as there were two popular choices that stuck out from the crowd. First up we have MADE IN INDIA by Meera Sodha, which was also the runner-up...
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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