Archive for December 2016
Cooking from Nancy Silverton's cookbook, MOZZA AT HOME">Cooking from Nancy Silverton's cookbook, MOZZA AT HOME
Can't say enough good things about this book. I find myself turning to it again and again for inspiration and especially for quick week night fare. I will get around to reporting on the 8 recipes I have made and loved so far - but for now -...
Read moreBellSouth Pioneer Cookbooks">BellSouth Pioneer Cookbooks
this cookbook is known as the Bible of all cookbooks in my house. actually a previous neighbor of our went to a yardsale and bought at box of "junk" for 5 dollars and gave me this cook book . i loved it so much that now my husband is retired...
Read moreToday only, Amazon has a super deal on ecookbooks">Today only, Amazon has a super deal on ecookbooks
This link goes to the sale. Many of these ecookbooks are well-known and respected. The prices range from $1.99-$3.99. Enjoy! https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=lp_6165845011_gbps_tit_s-3_bb19_fdb87314?rh=i%3Adigital-text%2Cn%3A6165845011%2Cn%3A6165845011&ie=UTF8&smid=A6OCI3UNMG95Z&node=6165845011 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLamb for beginners">Lamb for beginners
I have decided that my next step on my journey to self-taught cooking mastery should be to learn to cook Lamb. I've never even tasted it. I don't know what it's like. I don't know what to compare it to. I don't know what Lamb dishes are easy and which...
Read moreWhere to buy sweetbreads in NYC">Where to buy sweetbreads in NYC
Sweetbreads are probably my fave food. Anyone know stores in Brooklyn that sell them and if you happen to know the approx price/lb, that would be amazing. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morewhere to buy chicken kidneys in NYC">where to buy chicken kidneys in NYC
I love chicken kidneys but unfortunately chickens usually have the kidneys removed prior to sale. Does anyone know of a store in Brooklyn or Manhattan where you can buy chicken kidneys. Thanks in advance. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePotato Gratin Dauphinoise/ au gratin for a crowd">Potato Gratin Dauphinoise/ au gratin for a crowd
I have to make a large portion of this for a Christmas party. I'm thinking I want to go all out and make Gratin Dauphinoise the French way with just potatoes, heavy cream , cheese, garlic and butter, rather than making a mornay sauce with milk and a roux. I...
Read moreLooking for Flakey Sugar Cookie recipe">Looking for Flakey Sugar Cookie recipe
I am looking for a sugar cookie recipe simular to what a local Livonia Michigan bakery made when I was a kid. The cookie was flaky almost the consistency of some Scottish shortbread cookies. It was not very sweet and had a thick layer of sugar on top...
Read moreBavarian Goulash Soup: HELP!!">Bavarian Goulash Soup: HELP!!
PattiCakes, Did you ever find a recipe? I LOVED that soup when I was in Germany!!! Please email me! frightgte at gmail dot com Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDissolving white pith from citrus, and separating individual vesicles.">Dissolving white pith from citrus, and separating individual vesicles.
It took me several hours of searching to find this, even though I started with the correct terms. Turns out the answer is so obvious I should have just thought a little more. The white connective pith is a pectin, and the enzyme that dissolves it is one of the...
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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