Archive for September 2016
Floating salsa">Floating salsa
am sorry, i don't understand your question? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCheap basil">Cheap basil
Any suggestions to get a large quantity of basil cheap? I want to make a batch of pesto. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreIs a smoker temperature the same as a oven without the smoke flavor">Is a smoker temperature the same as a oven without the smoke flavor
Is a smoker temperature the same as a oven I alway cook my pork in a low oven at 220F, is that the same as cooking it in a smoker at 220F or is it a different type of heat? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePre-marinade for freezer to sous vide?">Pre-marinade for freezer to sous vide?
I'm trying to eat healthier (less carbs and processed stuff) but with 2 little ones I have to manage my kitchen time carefully. I buy most of my meat in bulk at costco, and then food saver it down to sizes our family can consume in one meal. ...
Read morestoring homemade pasta / avoiding salmonella">storing homemade pasta / avoiding salmonella
based on my knowledge if you let it dry fully and store it in an air tight container it will be alright but boiling water will not kill all bacteria. using dry heat to kill bacteria is 180 degrees centigrade for 1 hour. or pressurized steam at 121 degrees centigrade...
Read moreWhy oxtail for Kare-Kare?">Why oxtail for Kare-Kare?
Almost all of the Kare-Kares I've tried or seen a recipe of online involve oxtail. I understand that there can also be other versions (seafood, for instance), but it's as if Kare-Kare will always be linked with oxtail. So my question is, why is that the case? I understand that oxtail...
Read moreCorn Syrup Substitute? Tips?">Corn Syrup Substitute? Tips?
I'm making Beer Brined Pork Chops and need to substitute 3 tablespoons of dark corn syrup. What could I use? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEgyptian pupusas..?! I can do it if I find a masa substitute!">Egyptian pupusas..?! I can do it if I find a masa substitute!
Hi everyone! Four summers ago I discovered Salvadorean cuisine at the lovely Balompié in SF, and I've loved pupusas ever since. Thing is, I live in Egypt and there's nowhere here I can get my fix. Today, however, I was feeling energetic, and I decided to try making my own. I blithely...
Read moreFreezing Butternut Squash Soup">Freezing Butternut Squash Soup
I froze the butternut soup and when I took it out and heated it up it separated. Any one have any idea why? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreprune plums?">prune plums?
Has anyone seen prune plums in the stores yet? I hope they are not victims of our capricious winter, as the peaches were. Thanks! 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