Archive for January 2017
Cooktop for Wok">Cooktop for Wok
My wife and I are planning on upgrading our kitchen. Currently I use a 30 BTU burner on the carport for stirfry. In looking at gas cooktops, the highest BTU burner I've found is on a Samsung NA30K7750TG which has a 22k btu center burner. Are there others I should...
Read more60th Birthday Party for 50 People - Italian Themed">60th Birthday Party for 50 People - Italian Themed
We are at it again! Two years ago, my husband and I hosted a 60th Birthday Party for my father with a BBQ theme. We sought out Chowhound advice, and all of your suggestions must have made us look like pros, as we are now being "volun-told" to...
Read moreeasy vegan recipes">easy vegan recipes
Hi! Im having a dinner/get together next month and found out that some family members have recently decided to become vegan! So im looking for recipes to accomodate them that don't include many special ingredients, since I probably won't use them again.. And things that could be main courses and appetizers on the...
Read moreFaragosa Bread recipe?">Faragosa Bread recipe?
So a local grocery, Rosauers, sells fargosa bread which is delicious. However I have never found a recipe or any history. Anyone a better google master than I? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFreezing Pillsbury Grands: Experiences?">Freezing Pillsbury Grands: Experiences?
You must have had a lot of moisture in those canned biscuits as water, bismuth and antimony are the only elements that expand when frozen... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreInteresting Creative Chicken/Hamburger/Pork Chop Recipes?">Interesting Creative Chicken/Hamburger/Pork Chop Recipes?
I have a finals for cooking tomorrow and we have to make a main meal using either chicken, hamburger, or pork chops and we have about an hour and a half. We get points based on how creative the meal is and how we make it. So basically I'm wondering...
Read moreAnother Chili Post">Another Chili Post
I recently read somewhere about slow roasting a dry-rubbed chuck roast for 3-4 hours prior to adding it to the chili. Taking this meat, shredding it and then adding to the roasted & pureed chilis. I'm curious what everyone thinks. Do you think this step would enhance the...
Read moreAirtight Containers: Has it been proven that they really keep foods fresh longer?">Airtight Containers: Has it been proven that they really keep foods fresh longer?
I know conventional wisdom tells us this; I'm just wondering if there is any quasi-scientific evidence (involving testing for bacteria, etc.) to back it up? For example, if I sauteed vegetables on a Monday night, I would take for granted that they would be fine to eat on Thursday...
Read moreWhat to add to fish tacos?">What to add to fish tacos?
Grilled, blackened mahi mahi. Toasted tortillas, with feta cheese, lime, sea salt, and a spicy ranchero style sauce. Its pretty great. 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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude