Archive for November 2016
Sous vide ran low on water overnight">Sous vide ran low on water overnight
Hi guys, I dropped two goose thighs in a 151F bath 13 hours ago. I just checked on it, and it rank low on water overnight, and the water temp dropped to 95F. I was planning on keeping them for an additional 12 hours in a 131F bath along with the...
Read moreFreezing beef stroganoff made with Sour Supreme?">Freezing beef stroganoff made with Sour Supreme?
Think it would work since Sour Supreme isn't real sour cream? I made way too much. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBeef Sirloin Safe to Eat">Beef Sirloin Safe to Eat
Sorry missed the pics, technical issues. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreChar Kuey Teow">Char Kuey Teow
This is pure Malaysian food, which is always a good thing if life is looking dull. To quote Lucky Peach, the dish is: "heaps of noodles, random proteins, cooked in lard." There is no way to make it a pretty dish. The essential ingredients are fermented shrimp paste (belacan), smoked...
Read more24" gas or dual fuel ranges">24" gas or dual fuel ranges
Can anyone recommend a good, reliable 24" range? I'm looking to renovate a small kitchen. I cook a lot but not in massive quantities. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHave a tube of goulash cream with instructions in Hungerian!">Have a tube of goulash cream with instructions in Hungerian!
Goulash cream and paprika cream are two different things. One is pure and one has spices mixed in. Misinformation happens when people reply to something they know nothing about Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCrusty baguette or Italian loaf for garlic bread">Crusty baguette or Italian loaf for garlic bread
I am making garlic bread tonight for a sudden craving of bucatini and meatballs in sauce, and I want my garlic bread soft/chewy, rather than crispy. I've bought a french baguette (hard-shelled, dense, chewy) and an apparent 'Italian loaf' - wider, squatter, softer/less dense than baguette. I know I'm...
Read moreFreezing Thanksgiving Stuffing">Freezing Thanksgiving Stuffing
I want to get a head start and the stuffing takes the longest. Can I make it this week and freeze it? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWeeknight holiday/December ideas">Weeknight holiday/December ideas
So I'm not looking for an actual holiday meal. Rather, what are some seasonal dishes that are especially festive, yet not too large portion size/too time consuming/too rich to be eaten on a weeknight? I'm trying to look through my "to try" catalogue of dishes to fill out...
Read moreHELP university dissertation research">HELP university dissertation research
If anyone has a spare moment could they fill out my survey for my university dissertation and share it please https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JQFZ3M9 I would really appreciate it 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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude