Archive for June 2016
What was in my pork tenderloin?">What was in my pork tenderloin?
Hi, brand new here, and brand new to cooking as well. I was eating pork tenderloin I bought that was packaged today. Inside one part of it was a small purpleish reddish stringy bit that was very stretchy. By small I mean the diameter of thin wire and less than...
Read moreSpotted Shrimp: Cheapest Price">Spotted Shrimp: Cheapest Price
I've been dying to get my hands on spotted shrimp. I've eaten them at restaurants once or twice. So far, the one place I ran across has them at $39.99/lb. That's too rich for my blood, unless I'm just treating me and my wife instead of having...
Read moreBlack Eyed Pea Recipes">Black Eyed Pea Recipes
I am trying to incorporate more black eyed peas into my diet, but all of the recipes I am finding online are very similar (i.e. collard greens, ham, etc.). Does anyone have any good ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking/Curing Costco Style Boneless Pork loins">Cooking/Curing Costco Style Boneless Pork loins
Anyone have any ideas for cooking or curing those giant Costco Style Boneless Pork loins? they are on sale a lot and I recently bought two of them. I could either grilled them as chops or as a roast, but thinking about something on my smoker, any ideas? Read more
New to Sous Vide, what to try other than steak?">New to Sous Vide, what to try other than steak?
I got an Anova immersion circulator as a Christmas gift, I've used it about a half dozen times for steak, either finishing in a pan or on the grill (even a charcoal chimney once!) and I've had really good results. Im thinking about trying something else, but Im not...
Read moreHow much chicken salad per person">How much chicken salad per person
Looking to see about how much Chicken Salad to use with Crouiisants, on a buffet for ladies 70+ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYour Favorite Midwestern Cookbooks">Your Favorite Midwestern Cookbooks
Anyone care to share your favorite midwestern cookbook? I already have New Midwestern Table by Amy Thielen which I love. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreyogurt maker problems?">yogurt maker problems?
I go to the Indian restaurant and ask to purchase "curd" for a starter. It is very mild and smooth. I love it! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDo you put bread crumbs in your burgers?">Do you put bread crumbs in your burgers?
I have never done it, but I see in some places that they recommend it. What are your thoughts? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRecipe from early 80s">Recipe from early 80s
Hi. Hope someone can help. My mom had been looking for a peach ice cream recipe from a Better homes and gardens magazine around 1982. She said it was amazing and did not require an ice cream maker. Any help would be great. Reading More May Cause...
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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