Archive for September 2016
tomato relish, too vinegary!">tomato relish, too vinegary!
I'm new to canning and just tried a batch of tomato relish and it's super vinegary! I have already sealed them but is there something I can do to fix it, I can pop the seals. The recipe doesn't say to let it set but will time help? Thanks...
Read moreWhere can I find porcini mushrooms in north NJ">Where can I find porcini mushrooms in north NJ
Hello! I am on a quest to find real porcini mushrooms (not dried). Has anyone seen them anywhere? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSpicy Pickled Vegatables">Spicy Pickled Vegatables
I'm having a hard time finding a good recipe for making some spicy carrots, mini cucumbers, and the like. I've tried with white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, boiling with peppercorns, mustard seeds, habanero peppers to the boil, adding jalapeno peppers. I tried Alton Brown's FIRECRACKER carrots, but no heat in...
Read moreSpicy Pickled Vegatables">Spicy Pickled Vegatables
I'm having a hard time finding a good recipe for making some spicy carrots, mini cucumbers, and the like. I've tried with white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, boiling with peppercorns, mustard seeds, habanero peppers to the boil, adding jalapeno peppers. I tried Alton Brown's FIRECRACKER carrots, but no heat in...
Read moreall-purpose flour substitute">all-purpose flour substitute
I'm making Chicken Jardiniere and it calls for a couple of TBSP of all-purpose flour, I assume as a thickening agent. Does anyone have any ideas about a substitution? I have Sweet white sorghum flour, but that's it in the flour department. I also have some corn starch, but I'm...
Read moreRicotta dinner recipes that aren't stuffed shells or lasagna?">Ricotta dinner recipes that aren't stuffed shells or lasagna?
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Read moreMicrowave for Frozen Udon?">Microwave for Frozen Udon?
So we're currently renovating our kitchen, which means all we have for cooking is a fridge and microwave. Washing all our dishes in the bathtub. We're trying to still cook as much as possible to save money (rather than ordering takeout for every meal), and use up what we already...
Read moreSubstituting ricotta for buttermilk?">Substituting ricotta for buttermilk?
Okay, wait a minute; hear me out. I'm thinking of making the seriouseats meatloaf recipe, but need, no WANT to make a few substitutions. Every weekend I start thinking of how much "stuff" I have, and how I need to use it before I get more, and there are many...
Read morehigh-end ranges: dacor or thermador?">high-end ranges: dacor or thermador?
Never buy a Thermador. Parts discontinued after 8-10 years and your very expensive investment becomes obsolete! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNever buy Thermador">Never buy Thermador
As a person that has bought Thermador I will never do so again. They do not supply parts after 8-10 years basically making your expensive investment obsolete. Never never again!!!! 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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