Archive for August 2016
Traditional Quebec Dishes">Traditional Quebec Dishes
My bookclub is celebrating its tenth anniversary in September and we'll have a lunch potluck as we always do on our anniversary. We are reading a book by Quebec author and decided to make a Quebec inspired lunch. So far we will be bringing: For Mains Onion soup Baked beans Mushroom tourtière Green salad For afters...
Read moreFantasy football menu- I'm just stuck in a idea rut!">Fantasy football menu- I'm just stuck in a idea rut!
Once again it's fantasy football draft season, and this year the menu isn't coming together. I know I will do bacon wrapped smokies and guacamole with chips, but otherwise I just don't what to make. I'm leaning towards appetizers and nibbles instead of mains cause that has worked...
Read moreGood crab meat in New York?">Good crab meat in New York?
Has anyone found good crab meat in New York? I have tried several grades at top fishmonger and all have been disappointing. None taste anywhere near as pure and fresh as hand picked claw meat available in England. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreVoting Thread - Dish of the Month Sept. 2016">Voting Thread - Dish of the Month Sept. 2016
For BALTIMORE PEACH CAKE, click here. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreModerate Price Blender">Moderate Price Blender
I have carefully read the reviews of top rated 64 oz. blenders but the least expensive of the three which I chose is $199.00 I would really rather not spend that much. I only use the blender a couple of times a month. Is there a good choice...
Read moreHomma's Brown Rice Salad">Homma's Brown Rice Salad
Just found at that Homma's is closing at the end of the month :-( Have you perfected your recipe? If so, please re-post with as much details as you can handle! :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSize of food processor?">Size of food processor?
I'm a newbie and haven't used a food processor. I'm planning to get an older Cuisinart. I only want the vintage ones. I need help deciding which size to get. I read about the 14 cup having a wider chute that's easier to open and close. So, for that reason...
Read morechicken confusion">chicken confusion
I have heard that chicken should never be marinated more than 1-2 hours if the marinade includes an acidic ingredient, such as vinegar, wine or lemon/lime juice/orange juice, as the acidic ingredients will start to "cook" the chicken, and make it mushy. But I see many, many recipes that...
Read moreStore bought pie crust">Store bought pie crust
There is an old thread, mods are saying start a new one. Tried to link it here.....but it reads "We could not load your URL. Please check to make sure it's correct and try again." I am loving this Southern Tomato Pie, http://www.saveur.com/southern-tomato-pie-recipe but do not think I'm good with...
Read morePine nut substitution?">Pine nut substitution?
I used bags of airplane peanuts. Tasted great! Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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