Archive for September 2016
Can a savory galette be made ahead of time and reheated?">Can a savory galette be made ahead of time and reheated?
Starting to plan for Thanksgiving dinner (nothing like getting a jump on things), and I'm going to make a mushroom and swiss chard galette for my vegetarian guests. I would rather not have to deal with rolling the dough, assembling and baking the day of. So the options I'm considering...
Read moreDiana Henry's Baked Cod">Diana Henry's Baked Cod
Finally got the book (thank you Caitlin) from the UK. Do you think the baked cod with a zesty crust would work as well with a flatter fish, such as flounder or tilapia? WE are not really into cod but we may change our minds if this recipe is a great as...
Read moreFishmonger in Charleston?">Fishmonger in Charleston?
I'm in Charleston next week. Where is the best place to buy fresh fish and oysters? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSous vide infused booze using a crockpot">Sous vide infused booze using a crockpot
I saw on Youtube several videos and recipes for infused booze and cocktails using sous vide. I thought I might try this using my crock pot. I have tons of cryovac pouches and a sealer. I figured I couldn't screw too much up and would make it when I am...
Read moreISO almond extract">ISO almond extract
Hi hounds, Where can I buy a not-dinky bottle of almond extract? I've looked at loblows, metro, longos and bulk barn...and they all carry a tiny bottle (Mccormicks, around $5, 43 ml). I just ran out of a bigger bottle but cannot remember where I got it. Tks! Read more
Shepherd's Pie in Esky for 7 hours?">Shepherd's Pie in Esky for 7 hours?
Hi everyone, am new here but have nowhere to go, that explains why I'm here in the first place. I have a situation. Have never done long road trips to the outback before, this weekend's gonna be my first. We would leave Friday morning 6-ish, drive for 7 hours and...
Read moreMary's Pizza Shack copycat Minestrone soup recipe">Mary's Pizza Shack copycat Minestrone soup recipe
This is a Sonoma county CA Italian chain with very good food. Minestrone soup is one of the best. Does anyone know a close copy? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreVoting Thread - Home Cooking Dish of the Month October 2016">Voting Thread - Home Cooking Dish of the Month October 2016
Thank goodness someone else hit up stroganoff as the pick. Jeez. I thought I was going to be the single lone vote. lol Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEasy Additions to Instant Udon?">Easy Additions to Instant Udon?
As for me, I put defrosted salad shrimp, fresh basil, and matchstick carrots. I sometimes put in scallions if I have any. I will be trying some hard boiled eggs at some point. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYour favorite recipes with Sumac?">Your favorite recipes with Sumac?
I bought a jar of sumac to make the NYT middle eastern chicken recipe (http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018244-middle-eastern-herb-and-garlic-chicken) which was really good, and now I'm wondering what else folks like to use this spice mix for....seems earthy and perfect fall! 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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