Archive for June 2016
Juniper Berries and Star Anise">Juniper Berries and Star Anise
Fun question :) I'm sure by now you've used them up, but for anyone else who's interested...or if you've moved on to your second bottle! For the juniper berries, this article (http://www.finecooking.com/articles/how-to-buy-store-use-juniper-berries.aspx) says that they are good for two years (whole). By the way, I like to...
Read moreDate for Dinner Again">Date for Dinner Again
Sorry to bore you, fellow Chowsters and Chowsterettes, but it might happen (Exasperating.) Did discover that along with class Martini and a dry red, he likes beef and chocolate cake. So here I go . . . Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreStraining yogurt: why not just squeeze the bag?">Straining yogurt: why not just squeeze the bag?
I notice most greek yogurt straining instructions say to let the yogurt sit for 2 hours up to 48 hours. Is there any downside to just squeezing the bag to get the liquid whey out? I'm thinking of using a nut milk bag as I read it is finer than...
Read moreNews from the Frontier">News from the Frontier
A Tulane colleague...originally a NJ Italian kid...washed up in DC years ago and just wrote to say he'd taken the family to " a New Orleans place in Maryland" that gets reviews marked by delirium of orgiastic ecstasy. Said it was horrific. Seafood gumbo with no roux (I don't care...
Read moreAll-Clad Braisers">All-Clad Braisers
I am thinking about getting an All-Clad 4 quart braiser. I have seen the 3 ply stainless one online and the D7. Has anyone used these? For years I have used the 3 quart All-Clad 3 ply stainless braiser with domed lid, anniversary pan and love it....
Read moreHow much can I reduce the sugar in this cake recipe?">How much can I reduce the sugar in this cake recipe?
Hi Genius CH Bakers: I want to make this recipe: https://therufffarm.wordpress.com/2013/11/23/a-family-tradition-apricot-jam-cake/ The recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar, but since it also includes one whole cup of apricot jam, do you think I could reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup? If that's too low, what's the minimum amount of sugar you...
Read moreJune 2016 Cocktail Companion COTM: CRAFT OF THE COCKTAIL">June 2016 Cocktail Companion COTM: CRAFT OF THE COCKTAIL
ICEBERG, page 126 For my first cocktail this month, I’m guessing I might have found the easiest one in the book. It calls for three drops of Pernod (I used Henri Bardouin, my pastis of choice) to be swirled in an empty old fashioned glass, then tossed (forget that, it was...
Read morehelp to find fatback or fresh lard">help to find fatback or fresh lard
Looking for a place in NOLA or greater NOLA area with REASONABLY priced fresh lard, or fatback in order to render my own lard Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBaking on tiles">Baking on tiles
Since you don't know the pedigree of the tiles and the glaze, I would play it safe an not use glazed tiles for baking. The glazes can contain lead or other heavy metals. You can find pizza stones for around $5 to $10. Reading More...
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