Archive for April 2016
Soggy oven-baked sweet potato fries">Soggy oven-baked sweet potato fries
I made some sweet potato fries using the following recipe: 2 sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 15g melted butter 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika I bake the fries at 200°C for 25 minutes, turning them halfway through, and they turned out very soggy, like french fries that's been left out for...
Read moreAny Bay Area farmers selling green umeboshi plums?">Any Bay Area farmers selling green umeboshi plums?
I'm hoping the wisdom of the internet will help us locate a farmer who would be willing to sell us a larger batch of umeboshi plums. We are looking for a minimum of 20 lbs to ferment into a sweet cooking wine and have purchased directly from farmers in the...
Read moreFresh & seasonal ideas for make ahead/drop off meals">Fresh & seasonal ideas for make ahead/drop off meals
I am making meals to drop off for others (new baby etc). I will make in advance and family will reheat later. I am looking for some new ideas-typically, I'll do a chili (beef, bean chicken), hearty soup, enchiladas etc. Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morehelp, my soup is way too acidic!">help, my soup is way too acidic!
Someone below recommended 1/4tsp of baking soda to neutralize the acid in soup. I just tried it and WOW worked like a charm! Saved my soup. Thank you!!! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThe Spice House has free shipping for new customers and">The Spice House has free shipping for new customers and
until May 15 -- Also discounted shipping (free for $20 purchase for April 29 weekend using MOM2016 I like their stuff. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp with simple recipe ideas!">Help with simple recipe ideas!
I only have rice, lentils and quinoa. In the fridge I have a bottle of sriracha. I can't find any recipes that are simple enough to only involve these ingredients. As far as spices go, I have salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder. I can't afford other food...
Read moreMy electric fryer died: now I use the basket in the oven">My electric fryer died: now I use the basket in the oven
I have had an electric deep fryer for years. The latest died the other day. I needed to make some fries, but I don't like the usual baked-on-a-pan oven ones. After reading that air fryers are mostly just funky convection ovens, I lightly coated the fries with oil, put them...
Read moreUses for lots of mustard">Uses for lots of mustard
I have a lot of brown deli mustard to use up -- about a pint. Any ideas for what to do with it? I googled how to use up mustard, and all the recipes used 1-2 T. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moresubstitute for flank steak?">substitute for flank steak?
I want to make Spicy Mongolian beef, it calls for flank steak. I can not find it. What can I use instead? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDo I need a fryer for fried chicken?">Do I need a fryer for fried chicken?
I can make a killer fried chicken for my family of four in my heavy-bottomed dutch oven, but this weekend, I'm making it for 15 people, and am wondering if I should break down and buy a fryer to help cook that much of it. Do you have any thoughts...
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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