Archive for March 2017
Easy / low maintence dinner ideas for a small group">Easy / low maintence dinner ideas for a small group
Looking for a bit of inspiration here, I cannot think of any great ideas....nothing is really wowing me right now. Having a small group over - total of 7 adults and 2 toddlers (plus a couple babies) over for dinner next weekend for a casual get together (all super...
Read moreQuick Bread Disaster">Quick Bread Disaster
Hi everyone, I decided to try to make a healthy quick bread that brought together some of my favorite flavors from different recipes. I referenced various recipes and modified them together to try to come up with something that would bake successfully, but I failed miserably. Since it's vegan, we are...
Read moreVegan dinner idea for kids">Vegan dinner idea for kids
We are having a couple little boys over for the night tonight who are vegan-I'm looking for new ideas for a vegan meal that has been a hit with omnivore kids, as well. We did tofu tacos last time, and I've considered things like frito chili with vegan chili, but...
Read moreWhen should I add vegetables to my stock?">When should I add vegetables to my stock?
I frequently make stock from the leftover carcass after I roast a chicken. I have always thrown some onion, garlic and celery in at the same time to simmer altogether. I recently had someone tell me that they only put the vegetables and aromatics in during the last hour- should...
Read moreBest Chicken and Sausage Paella">Best Chicken and Sausage Paella
looking for a GREAT recipe-- any ideas? Thank you --I want to make it tomorrow! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFreezing Anchovies">Freezing Anchovies
I have read that anchovies can go bad quickly, even when stored in the fridge and packed in oil. Can they be frozen? Will that compromise the quality at all? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOne of my passions!">One of my passions!
I have 2 KitchenAid mixers. The one I use daily is the Pro500-a 5 quart capacity that is a workhorse on my regular breads, pasta, etc. The other is the Pro600-6 quarts and perfect for big batches. Since remodeling our kitchen, these beauties have pride of place on the...
Read moreWhere to find sliced Italian sausage for pizza">Where to find sliced Italian sausage for pizza
I love the sliced Italian sausage that is on New York style pizza, and would like to purchase it. Can anyone recommend a place. I called Canales at Eastern Market and the butcher wanted the name of the type of Italian sausage I was talking about--I had no clue what...
Read moreCan I always avoid a pool of juices under a steak?">Can I always avoid a pool of juices under a steak?
I know this is an old post....but I faced this issue recently and wanted to provide anyone who ends up here with the solution... The problem is your resting the steak on a cold surface....ideally you should use a wire rack to rest, if that's not an option at least a...
Read moreJoy Garden">Joy Garden
Hey Jason, it is a decade later but Joy Garden came up in conversation recently. Did you ever uncover the recipes? Remember the roasted pork loin and lemon chicken vividly. 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