Archive for March 2017
Polenta too coarse?">Polenta too coarse?
Hello, all! I have never made polenta/corn grits before but am really interested. I went to my local coop and bought coarsely ground corn meal labeled as "polenta" from the bulk bin. I started to make some, but after an hour on the stove and continually adding water (upping...
Read moreAG Ferrari Warehouse Sale Returns March 17">AG Ferrari Warehouse Sale Returns March 17
AG Ferrari is having a another sale at their warehouse in Alameda. It is one day only, Friday, March 17 from 9am to 4pm. I was at the one 6-8 weeks ago. There were some very good buys on pastas, sauces, condiments, etc. 2000 North Loop Road, Alameda Reading...
Read moreRecipe: American Wagyu Osso Buco Recipe (Braised Beef Shanks)">Recipe: American Wagyu Osso Buco Recipe (Braised Beef Shanks)
Ingredients 6 (1 1⁄2"-thick) crosscut American Wagyu beef shanks, 1 cup flour 2 tbsp. canola oil 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 large onions, minced 2 medium carrots, minced 2 ribs celery, minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. parsley 1 tsp. thyme 2 bay leaves 4 1/2 cups beef stock 8 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions Heat oven...
Read moreCake Cutting">Cake Cutting
When you cut cake for slices ,you know when you cut down to bottom to remove slice,well i seen where people bring their knife straight out towards the body and seen others bring knife angled up some and out when they remove knife. Both done with serrated knifes and cake...
Read moreHelp with a slow cooker beef stew recipe?">Help with a slow cooker beef stew recipe?
I usually have luck with slow cooker recipes, but I had a terrible experience last year and I'm not keen on repeating it. I made beef stew; I browned the beef and added it to the crock pot along with carrots, stock, herbs, etc. and a good amount of cubed...
Read moreWhere to buy Caraway Seeds in Bulk">Where to buy Caraway Seeds in Bulk
I am looking to purchase Caraway Seeds in quantity. I do not want to buy the bottles in the stores, as they are too expensive. Any ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSomething crunchy to serve with braised lamb, soft polenta, and chard?">Something crunchy to serve with braised lamb, soft polenta, and chard?
I'm making a meal of slow-braised lamb, polenta, and tender chard. Thinking I need some variety in texture. What other dish should I make with it so the meal isn't monotonously soft? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morecan i freeze portuguese tarts?">can i freeze portuguese tarts?
Hi lilaki, I was asking myself the same thing because I just brought some from Lisbon back home for my fiancee. But we forgot to eat them and we don't see each other for another 5 days now. I'd be so sad if she couldn't taste them. What did you do in...
Read moreMassel vegan "chicken" stock">Massel vegan "chicken" stock
Having become a vegan for health reasons some time ago and being an avid home cook, I have learned that it typically works out much better to let my whole vegan foods express themselves rather than try to turn them into a meat substitute. That being said, I really,...
Read moreFavorite Chinese Food Recipe?">Favorite Chinese Food Recipe?
I am craving Chinese food and want to try and make some. I haven't eaten any for years, since all Chinese restaurants use GMO food or oil. What is your favorite Chinese food recipe? 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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