Archive for June 2017
July 2017 COTM Nominations">July 2017 COTM Nominations
What shall we cook during the middle summer month of July? Please nominate cookbooks for Cookbook of the Month (COTM) by listing the title in ALL CAPS. Nominations will close on Sunday, June 18th at 8:00pm EST. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to Fix a "Broken" Hollandaise?">How to Fix a "Broken" Hollandaise?
Dear lord. 3 egg yolks, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbs lemon juice in your Vitamix (If you don't own one by now give up cooking). Blend at 6 until the mixture starts to change color. Reduce to 3 then slowly drizzle in 12tbs of melted (but not hot) unsalted butter...
Read moreReducing sulfur in hard boiled eggs?">Reducing sulfur in hard boiled eggs?
I read where 1 person boiled his eggs, then put them in a jar with water & shook them around to crack & loosen the shells. A lot of it would just come right off or makes them easy to peel. I tried it once but my mistake was it...
Read moreWhite vs. yellow cake for layered cake?">White vs. yellow cake for layered cake?
I'm going to be making a 3 layer almond birthday cake, and it will be the first layer cake I've made. Layers will be 8" round x 2" with raspberry buttercream and raspberry preserves in between and a chocolate ganache frosting with simple ganache piped borders. I want...
Read moreOne Line: Something Exciting To Cook This Weekend">One Line: Something Exciting To Cook This Weekend
Russian Salad, layered per the New Midwestern Table recipe, not stirred together. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more7 Things you should know before buying a toaster oven:">7 Things you should know before buying a toaster oven:
Toaster ovens are important because they make cooking the food easier than ever. So, if you are interested in buying a toaster oven, you should make sure that the appliance has all the features you are looking for. Thus, here's a guide about things you should know before buying a...
Read moreHello, friends, new member">Hello, friends, new member
Hello, my name is Will, I live and work in Manhattan. One of my most favorite things to do, is cook for my family. It is cheaper than therapy. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreChicago Area Propane Refill">Chicago Area Propane Refill
Hi - I live on the North side Chicago and I want to refill my grill's propane tank. (not exchange it for a tank at a gas station.) Does anyone have any recommendations where I can take my tank to have it filled? Thanks! I believe Uhaul does it, but...
Read moreThanksgiving Dinner Show and Tell!">Thanksgiving Dinner Show and Tell!
Hello fellow excessive chef! I just ran across your menu and although it really takes something special to impress me, I was really bowled over with your efforts. I hope your guest included a Nobel Prize winner, a TV talk show host, Ophra and several other remarkable people...your meal SO...
Read morePavlova for 8, with hazelnuts and vinegar?">Pavlova for 8, with hazelnuts and vinegar?
I am making a pavlova for eight people, will top with berries and whipped cream at serving time. I haven't made one in a long time. I want to add ground hazelnuts; should they be toasted before adding, or will the baking toast them sufficiently? And I...
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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