Archive for August 2016
Chocolate covered strawberries - questions">Chocolate covered strawberries - questions
Question: I sent an order of 12 white chocolate covered strawberries to my girlfriends work yesterday. The dummy at the front desk forgot to give them to her. They are awaiting her arrival tomorrow morning, but my question is; will they still be good? The delivery man dropped them off...
Read morePlease look at what happened, my falafel disintegrated?">Please look at what happened, my falafel disintegrated?
I followed Food Wishes YouTube channel to make falafel, but mine literally disintegrated right before my very eyes......should I have added an egg to the mixture? The chef did not. I am now baking them. The only thing aside from the usual ingredients is that the guy...
Read moreUsing Chafing Dishes??">Using Chafing Dishes??
I am 6 years late - but if you have electricity for outdoor Use one of those 40 or 80 cup coffee perculators.. Fill with water only - you'll have plenty of hot water for the dishes. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more*July 2010 COTM - ITALIAN EASY: Vegetables">*July 2010 COTM - ITALIAN EASY: Vegetables
ZUCCHINI TRIFOLATO, TOMATO, Italian Two Easy p. 214 I was gifted with a couple of large homegrown zucchini, and I used one of them in this dish. Like others, we loved it! I found it to have tons of flavor, and a lot of what I love in a...
Read morecannin tomatoes">cannin tomatoes
I had two cans that didn't seal. It has been about 16 hours since they were processed. Can I reprocess or throw them out? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRisotto Pairings">Risotto Pairings
Just read another post regarding Risotto and got me really in the mood for it. I'm planning a dinner this Saturday for friends who are staying with us, and want to make something special. 8 diners including 4 kids ranging from age 4 to 10, with some of...
Read moreWhat are you baking these days? July edition! [old]">What are you baking these days? July edition! [old]
I haven't. I've only eaten it, but my friend did a great job making it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat are you baking these days? August edition!">What are you baking these days? August edition!
I'm a fan of the blueberry boy bait recipe on Smitten Kitchen. Probably due to the sheer amount of butter in it. If you haven't tried it yet, please consider it. :) I stumbled upon 4 ridiculously overripe bananas in a fridge drawer today. They were already ripe when they went...
Read moreWhat cookbooks have you bought lately, or are you lusting after? August, 2016 edition!">What cookbooks have you bought lately, or are you lusting after? August, 2016 edition!
Well, I'm on gtenterhooks waiting for my new Fuchsia (Amazon UK says it will be delivered 8/12, I'm hoping the Royal mail will come through before that). Dead jealous of those who already have it! The only book I bought (I think) last month was Flavorwallah, which is very interesting...
Read moreFRUIT SORBET - Home Cooking Dish of the Month, August 2016">FRUIT SORBET - Home Cooking Dish of the Month, August 2016
Welcome to August’s Dish of the Month! This month we’ll be cooling down by making Fruit Sorbets. If you’re interested, you can see how we got here by viewing the nomination round: http://www.chowhound.com/post/home-cooking-dish-month-august-2016-nominations-1038309 And the voting round: http://www.chowhound.com/post/home-cooking-dish-month-august-2016-voting-1038498 Fruit sorbets have something for almost everyone! They can be eaten by people who are vegetarian...
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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