Archive for July 2016
Can I use the Crockpot setting "high" for this recipe?">Can I use the Crockpot setting "high" for this recipe?
Did you make this? How was it? For shorter cooking time if i were at home I'd simply bake in 350 degree oven about 1 hour. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePreserving (freeze, jam, jar) peaches and figs">Preserving (freeze, jam, jar) peaches and figs
We love peaches - peach crostatas, cakes and pies. Also love them grilled with pork, as jams and preserved. We also love fig jam and are wondering how figs freeze. 1. Freezing peaches: Can we do halves and what is the texture like if we want to grill them in the...
Read moreIce cream to go with peaches?">Ice cream to go with peaches?
Rosemary. Here's the recipe. http://asideofsweet.com/hedges-rosemary-ice-cream/ I recommend replacing some to all of the sugar with brown sugar. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreyour best rhubarb crisp, crumble,cobbler, buckle, etc?">your best rhubarb crisp, crumble,cobbler, buckle, etc?
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Read moreStuffed...Sweet Potato Leaves?">Stuffed...Sweet Potato Leaves?
This time last summer I had access to an endless supply of grape vines & leaves. This year, I only have sweet potato vines taking over my garden. Has anyone ever tried stuffed sweet potato leaves in the style of dolmades? I'm wondering if it will work. The leaves may...
Read morePork Sirloin Chops & complete pork beginner seeking help & how-tos">Pork Sirloin Chops & complete pork beginner seeking help & how-tos
Hi. I bought pork sirloin chops on sale yesterday. I thought I could cook them in my Instant Pot pressure cooker but it appears that would be unwise. Besides bacon and ham I've only had pork once in my life. I liked it. I'd like to have pork again but...
Read moreThoughts and questions re: Jamaican Black Cake">Thoughts and questions re: Jamaican Black Cake
On the show "My Grandmother's Ravioli" they had an episode where Jamaican Black Cake was made. I thought it looked interesting and found the recipe from the episode: http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/jamaican-black-cake.html I made it, following the recipe without giving it much thought, and now I'm wondering if I should have taken a step back...
Read moreDessert for Anniversary party">Dessert for Anniversary party
I’m having an anniversary get together next weekend at my house. It’s casual and I am having Italian food catered. For dessert, I am ordering pasticciotti and sfogliatelle (two of our favorites from our trips to Italy.) I would like to make a chocolate dessert, also, as I know...
Read moreAppetizer help, please!">Appetizer help, please!
I would like to serve an individually plated appetizer in the living room, prior to dinner at the table. Menu is at a pared down coq au vin with white wine or steak au poivre. Salad, wild rice pilaf. Probably baguette with sweet butter, perhaps a veggie. Ideas? Read more
Shrimpalicious">Shrimpalicious
I am planning a shrimp cocktail for a party this weekend. They are giant and frozen. (Shelled) Can I bake rather than boil and then chill? If not how do you do yours? And if I have to do stovetop, do I drop them into boiling water or boil water...
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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