Archive for February 2017
Scrambled Eggs--A Survey">Scrambled Eggs--A Survey
Totally agree!!! Don't want them browned, though Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreButterflied Leg of Lamb - need input">Butterflied Leg of Lamb - need input
I have a butterflied 6 pound leg of lamb that I am cooking tonight and using a spice rub in some fashion. Two questions - I was going to do the broil for 5 minutes on each side and then roast until 145. Should I do that or just roast. Grill...
Read moreCOTM Cookbook of the Month Nominations for March 2017">COTM Cookbook of the Month Nominations for March 2017
Good morning, everyone! It's that time again....Cookbook of the Month (COTM) nominations. We start nominations early so that people have time to request books from libraries or purchase copies. Please nominate books by putting the title in ALL CAPS. You may nominate as many or as few books as you'd...
Read moresoft coffee cake recipe????">soft coffee cake recipe????
was there ever a good replica for raspberry coffee cake posted? Almost $8.00 to buy one Entemann's in the store now....yikes! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan't get brioche dough right, need your help">Can't get brioche dough right, need your help
be sure NOT TO ADD ANY EXTRA FLOUR to it no matter what... the dough will eventually become smooth and less sticky.. there is a certain way to knead it.. slap it on the surface, pull towards you or away you (whichever you prefer ) , pull up and fold...
Read moreGarlic & Botulism">Garlic & Botulism
We haven't had one of those conversations in a while. I've read them all and I'm still confused. A couple of weeks ago I made a really delicious creamy salad dressing in the processor, which started with throwing in several garlic cloves. Then came a combination of egg yolk and a...
Read moreGrilling in the Fireplace">Grilling in the Fireplace
Looks like they've now removed those last 8 words from the site. Any ideas why? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow long can I safely KEEP WARM on rice cooker and crockpot?">How long can I safely KEEP WARM on rice cooker and crockpot?
cooking one cup of rice requires approx 43,000 kilojules of energy which typically will cost around 9-12 cents in the USA. one cup of rice is about 1500 calories which is 75% of the recommended daily allowance, aka more rice than even two people would normally consume in one...
Read moreWhat is the acid or pH level of hot peppers?">What is the acid or pH level of hot peppers?
Hi Caralein I was fascinated by your quest, and your results with the test strips... I have done only one experiment .. mine was with some jalapeno peppers that i wanted to preserve in the freezer. I began by slicing them up,, all seemed well at first. I had no idea...
Read moreunbreaded chicken parmesan - purpose of pan sear?">unbreaded chicken parmesan - purpose of pan sear?
I always bake my chicken parmasean in the sauce without searing it or pan frying it first. I marinade my boneless chicken breasts in Italian dressing over night, then bake them in the sauce and add the cheese for the last 5 minutes of the bake. In my opinion it...
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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