Archive for June 2017
Bagel Slicer">Bagel Slicer
How many types of bagel slicers are there ? is it still a good idea to use them ? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreIndian Vegetable-Cooking">Indian Vegetable-Cooking
Are there any Indian dishes - and/or regions - where the vegetables are not cooked to 'death?' They are turned into mush at just about the same (lack of) consistency as the US South - at least from my 'many years' experiences. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWeekly Menu Plans - July 2017">Weekly Menu Plans - July 2017
Let’s use this thread to share concise weekly dinner menus for each week in July. Are you making no-cook salads and desserts? Grilling hotdogs - on the end of stick over a campfire, on a grate over coals or on your oven’s broiler pan? What’s planned from the COTM...
Read moreQuestion about Corned Beef">Question about Corned Beef
I love, love, love Corned Beef. BUT, at $5.99 per pound (and it didn't really go on sale in March), it is out of my budget. I have a Cooks Illustrated recipe (somewhere--we just moved) for home-made Corned Beef... but brisket is ALSO $5.99 per pound. Is...
Read moreHomemade Vanilla Syrup - does it really need to be refrigerated?">Homemade Vanilla Syrup - does it really need to be refrigerated?
Goingto have to disagree with that. I routinely keep simple syrup in the fridge for over a month, sometimes two months, and have never experienced mold, off-smells, change in flavor, etc... Been doing this for over a decade now, so that's literally dozens upon dozens of batches I've...
Read moreAnyone have a clue about Al Pastor?">Anyone have a clue about Al Pastor?
I use pork rib chops. Slice them up, marinate in salt, pineapple juice, pineapple chunks (optional), brown sugar, thoroughly CRUSHED garlic (I use a pestle). I place them in the fridge for at least 24 hours (uncovered), stirring it up at least a couple of times. I...
Read moreTelera rolls">Telera rolls
Does anyone know where to get telera rolls, the delicious bread Tenoch uses to make their tortas, in the greater Boston/Cambridge/Somerville area? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat other vegetables can I put in indian food?">What other vegetables can I put in indian food?
Carrots go very well actually you just want to par-cook them a bit first. Ive Used Matchstick Carrots, Chick Peas are another good one and adds protein. Small Cuts Of Cauliflower are also good, and as funny as it sounds, I sometimes add seedless grapes. Reading More...
Read moreThe Canadian Recipe That’ll Make You Say 'Eh!'">The Canadian Recipe That’ll Make You Say 'Eh!'
Canada's 150th birthday is coming! So in honour of the home and native land of back bacon, poutine and spicy Caesar's, Chef Lisa has created a wicked home and native treat: The Gooey Butter Tart Square. This nut-free, Northern cousin of the pecan pie has a flaky pastry crust topped with...
Read more"Old" mincemeat - will I kill any one?">"Old" mincemeat - will I kill any one?
Recently bought a large unopened jar of Nonesuch mincemeat at an estate sale........only date on the jar was 2002........price was two for $4.99, which appears to validate the year.......added a jigger of Black Seal rum and made a mincemeat pie......tasted great and no ill effects.......I had checked with this blog...
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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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude