Archive for June 2016
Fermenting Sauerkraut / Harvest Pot Question">Fermenting Sauerkraut / Harvest Pot Question
Last year I tried making sauerkraut for the first time using mason jars. It was fantastic, but basically consisted of massaging the cabbage with salt until a brine started forming, and then compressing it in the mason jar under a weight (a smaller mason jar filled with water) so...
Read moreHow do you make French Toast">How do you make French Toast
Are you looking for something easy to prepare with supporting for your wellness in your lively lifestyle, then the healthful French toast recipe/dishes give you the ultimate worth to take action. New nutrition-infused breakfast thoughts are consistently from wholesome French toast recipe. Just attempt it and taste. Read more
New cook - chicken question, help please!">New cook - chicken question, help please!
1. If you have a freezer, stock up on chicken parts when they're on sale, and avoid Wal-Mart like the plague. Also, keep canned tuna, canned salmon, canned beans, and frozen veg on hand -- lots of alternatives for good meals when you don't have access to beef or chicken. 2....
Read moreHad gum surgery two days ago -- what healthy foods to eat?">Had gum surgery two days ago -- what healthy foods to eat?
I realize that your gums have healed by now, but in case anyone else in need of soft food finds this thread (plus, veg purees are just lovely anyway; I don't avoid fat with them (I tend to add cheese, bc it has protein and calcium as well as fat),...
Read moreGame of thrones finale - What dessert should I bring?">Game of thrones finale - What dessert should I bring?
A friend of mine is holding a dinner party on Monday for the Game of Thrones finale. There'll be about 10 to 12 people there and I've volunteered to bring dessert. I'd love any ideas on what to make. My current rough plan is loosely themed around ice and fire....
Read moreSeasoning a crepe pan- discoloration normal?">Seasoning a crepe pan- discoloration normal?
Hi Chowies! I am so excited, I just got a French blue steel crepe pan (Mauviel M'steel from bed bath beyond). The instructions to season it said to heat oil on it for 5 min then let cool and wipe oil off, repeat. I did this but the oil burned and...
Read moreCherry Clafoutis recipe from the Vancouver Sun">Cherry Clafoutis recipe from the Vancouver Sun
I am looking for a recipe that has been lost. Years ago (20?) there was a cherry clafoutis recipe in the Vancouver Sun. It was drier that traditional clafoutis recipes, more like a cake. There was grated orange peel in the batter and the cherries were marinated in Kirsch and...
Read moreTres Gatos Tortilla Espanola">Tres Gatos Tortilla Espanola
Looking for a recipe similar to the Tortilla Espanola (and pimenton aioli) served at Tres Gatos in Jamaica Plain Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCake disaster. Help! Where'd I go wrong?">Cake disaster. Help! Where'd I go wrong?
The cake is a really nice, simple cardamom cake I originally learned about here, link below. No baking powder, beaten eggs are the leavening. I made it once before with all-purpose flour, completely forgot to put any sugar in the batter, beat it with a hand mixer for 5 minutes...
Read moreAre spices unhealthy?">Are spices unhealthy?
Since last year I've been diagnosed with more than one disease and It has become very much important that I maintain my health. I love using spices, specially that of Horton Spice Mills. I use a lot of common spices like sea salt, garlic salt, steak seasoning, chili powder, herb/garlic...
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