Archive for April 2017
more copper pot questions">more copper pot questions
I've read a lot about copper pots but haven't read much about the Lagostina copper pots. What are thoughts about those... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePotato Water in bread? Common?">Potato Water in bread? Common?
I've read that "potato water" is used to keep bread from going stale as quickly. How common is that is commercial bread? Would that be listed as an ingredient? How about at places like Whole Foods? Thanks, Mike Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMicroWaving Eggplant Before Using in a Recipe a la Cook's Illustrated">MicroWaving Eggplant Before Using in a Recipe a la Cook's Illustrated
Hi- Yes-Cooks Illustrated did publish this technique for making Caponata-the delicious eggplant salad. It is a brilliant idea and pulls the slime-inducing moisture out of the eggplant. Once done, the eggplant then re-hydrates in the tomato-based sauce sucking in the flavor and creating great texture and flavor. I recently employed this...
Read moreFood to bring over to a BF house when you stay for a few days">Food to bring over to a BF house when you stay for a few days
How picky is BF? Like, no vegetables, hates chilis? What have you taken before, so as not to duplicate? How do you plane to transport? Some things don't freeze well, are best taken freshly baked or from fridge. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFood to bring over two a BF house when you stay for a few days">Food to bring over two a BF house when you stay for a few days
Quick scenario: BF lives 45-50 mins away, in a house with his best friend, I want to also provide food for his roommate as well since I stay over sometimes. I always make sure if I bring over something, i make it for 3 people. My Bf is pickier. It...
Read moreSource for green almonds in Boston?">Source for green almonds in Boston?
Has anyone seen Green Almonds in the Boston area? I've never encountered these before, but there is a new article in Saveur on them: Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreVoting thread: Cookbook of the Month, May 2017">Voting thread: Cookbook of the Month, May 2017
To vote for MALAYSIAN KITCHEN & AMAZING MALAYSIAN, click the heart on this post. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreIs there any hope (moldy potatoes)">Is there any hope (moldy potatoes)
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Read moreLumpy Custard">Lumpy Custard
why is my custard always lumpy instead of smooth 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.
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