Archive for February 2017
How does one make a decent cup of coffee in Paris?">How does one make a decent cup of coffee in Paris?
We will be in Paris for a month with friends in an apartment in the 2nd. Morning coffee is an issue. Which system should we use? Which beans? Where do we buy the beans? Should we just go to Starbucks? Please advise as all are worried. Reading...
Read moreCaputo Flours">Caputo Flours
I'm a bit confused about what the differences are in the different color packages of Caputo flours. Thank you. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow long can I keep salted raw chicken in fridge?">How long can I keep salted raw chicken in fridge?
I usually make a roast chicken according to the Zuni cafe recipe, wherein the raw chicken is salted and rests covered in the fridge for 1-3 days. My planning was a little messy this time. I bought the chicken on Saturday, and salted it on Sunday, and plan to cook...
Read moreWusthof Classic Knife and Sharpening Stones">Wusthof Classic Knife and Sharpening Stones
While I've been cooking for many years, I haven't really invested in any good cookware until now. Recently, I purchased the tri-ply Tramontina 8 piece set, which I absolutely love. I already have a good blender, food processor and a instant read thermometer. So, I wanted to finish up the...
Read moreSpring 2017 Baking/Dessert Cookbook of the Month VOTING">Spring 2017 Baking/Dessert Cookbook of the Month VOTING
To vote for DORIE'S COOKIES, please click the heart to the right. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDid celery go bad?">Did celery go bad?
Most likely. Looks like it dried out. I wouldn't eat it raw - it looks like a good candidate for use in a soup or a stew. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDid celery go bad">Did celery go bad
Celery was crisp and not soggy. However, when I bent it backwards to peel strips, it broke apart (see picture). There's more white stuff in the middle than usual. Did it go bad? Is it safe to eat? It doesn't smell bad. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morehelp me get my mojo back">help me get my mojo back
Do you ever go through a cooking rut? It's not just not knowing what to cook, but I seem to have lost my touch and nothing turns out quite right. I seem to overcook or get the seasoning wrong half the time. I guess this indicates something about my inner...
Read moreWhat are your top ten favourite cookbooks?">What are your top ten favourite cookbooks?
Your most-loved, most-read, can't-do-without cookery books. I know this has been covered many times before, but this is an ever changing list that grows and evolves. I've been taking inventory of my books and adding to the ever-growing wishlist, but I still have a core number of books that...
Read moreWhat's on Your PuuPuu (pupu) Platter?">What's on Your PuuPuu (pupu) Platter?
Paper chicken (really wrapped in foil) was the best at The Green Dragon restaurant near parkchester, Bronx 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