Archive for December 2016
Snacks for 16">Snacks for 16
I am hosting a Xmas cookie exchange this Sunday late afternoon/early evening for about 16 women. Last year I served a hearty soup in mugs (so people could eat while standing or while sitting in the living room) and antipasto (cheese, charcuterie, olives, bread, etc). I would...
Read moreWhich bird to cook??">Which bird to cook??
Pigeon Squab Pheasant Grouse Why should I eat chicken when I can eat these birds. Joking aside, I just roasted some quails a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, the result was just so so and I am moving onto the next bird. Which bird out of these should I cook? I...
Read moreBrick Oven Pizza - Brick, NJ">Brick Oven Pizza - Brick, NJ
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Read moreNon-Alcohol Bananas Foster">Non-Alcohol Bananas Foster
Hi all! I'm looking for a non-alcohol bananas foster recipe. My plan is to use it, once it's cooled, as a "filling" between two layers of a cake which will then be frosted on the outside. The cake is for a family party with kiddos so I...
Read moreChange of Baking Pan Size & Type Question">Change of Baking Pan Size & Type Question
I want to make a chai-spiced banana bread I usually bake in a 9X5 loaf pan in either an 8X8 square or and 8 inch round or 9 inch round spring-form pan. My hope is then to half it, fill it, and frost it. Any thoughts as to...
Read moreHealth Benefits of Yogurt & Ways to add it to Dishes">Health Benefits of Yogurt & Ways to add it to Dishes
Advantages of yogurt were at first found by Turkish subjects. At first the sheep herders keep his cow drain on the pack made of sheepskin. Having saved some time, the drain aged by minute creatures to wind up acidic, surface is thickened however not stale. These revelations were made into...
Read moreHealth Benefits of Greek Yogurt - Best Yogurt Nutrition">Health Benefits of Greek Yogurt - Best Yogurt Nutrition
Health Benefits of Yogurt & Ways to add it to Dishes Advantages of yogurt were at first found by Turkish subjects. At first the sheep herders keep his cow drain on the pack made of sheepskin. Having saved some time, the drain aged by minute creatures to wind up acidic, surface...
Read moreFeedback on Suzanne Goin's Short Ribs">Feedback on Suzanne Goin's Short Ribs
I need to use 8 ribs rather than six. How can i fit that in one layer. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFried cheese attempt feedback">Fried cheese attempt feedback
I'm leading a group on fried cheese this weekend so I'm beginning my trials. First trial: minimal success. I used crappy block mozz cheese and a Murray's mozz balls to see if it matters (yes, yes it does). The problem with both cheeses though was that the cheese seeped out of the...
Read moreWhat are you baking these days? November, 2016 edition! [old]">What are you baking these days? November, 2016 edition! [old]
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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