Archive for July 2016
Gratin: Home Cooking Dish of the Month (December 2012)">Gratin: Home Cooking Dish of the Month (December 2012)
Can fresh baby spinach be substituted? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreKitchenAid grinder attachment vs. Champion Juicer?">KitchenAid grinder attachment vs. Champion Juicer?
I've been treated to a friend's frozen banana "ice cream" which comes out beautifully from his Champion Juicer ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rAb4duG7nQ ). Would the food grinder attachment for a KitchenAid stand mixer accomplish the same thing if fed a frozen banana? I don't have space (or budget) for another heavy-duty appliance....
Read moreOlive brine drained....how long will they keep?">Olive brine drained....how long will they keep?
During a recent party, one of my young helpers drained all the brine off of a large jar of olives, and another of pickles. All of the olives weren't used, nor even put out immediately. How long will they keep without the brine, and any ideas how to...
Read moreBlack currants and saskatoons in Toronto">Black currants and saskatoons in Toronto
Does anyone know where to find fresh or frozen black currants or saskatoons (also known as saskatoon berries) either fresh or frozen in Toronto? My mother used to make jelly out of them and I miss it so! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHomemade ice cream sandwiches for a crowd?">Homemade ice cream sandwiches for a crowd?
I need a hot weather dessert for about 20 people that doesn't involve a lot of clean-up. Any ideas for cookie/ice cream combinations that would be especially fun/unusual/delicious? Bonus points if I don't have to make my own cookies.. Thank you! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCountry ham. To boil or not to boil ?">Country ham. To boil or not to boil ?
Where can I get a pot big enough to hold a country ham? Thanks Jerry W Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePlease share your 'secret' to baking whole wheat bread!">Please share your 'secret' to baking whole wheat bread!
I have been trying (and failing) to bake bread using all whole wheat flour. I do not want to add white flour if at all possible. My bread keeps coming out very dense. Not sure if it's the wheat flour or perhaps I just don't have the right recipe or...
Read moreCan you sliver whole almonds in a Food Processor?">Can you sliver whole almonds in a Food Processor?
If your goal is nice looking slivers, no. If you just want smaller pieces, you can put them through a food processor. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreKILLER SHRIMP?">KILLER SHRIMP?
I think OP is looking for a restaurant that serves a good shrimp plate. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCreating wing sauce from scratch">Creating wing sauce from scratch
I usually mix habanero peppers in vinegar with garlic bit of onion salt and pepper add some cayenne powder and throw it in the blender and usually I will add a whole bottle of the small Louisiana hot sauce , or Franks original 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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude