Archive for June 2017
Have you made an ice cream pie?">Have you made an ice cream pie?
My little guy has a very specific request - he would like a mango ice cream pie with a regular pastry crust. Has anyone out there made this type of pie? Do you think it could work? Thanks in advance! Nikki Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTofu 2 Days Past Expiration Date-- Okay to use?">Tofu 2 Days Past Expiration Date-- Okay to use?
Yes, I've used packaged tofu like yours way past the expiration date. Smelled and tasted fine and no ill effects. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow To Preserve Dill?">How To Preserve Dill?
I stopped by my little community garden today to assess what need to be done before planting and it is covered with young dill! Someone planted dill a few years ago and now we all get some or lots. Shame to put it all in the compost bin but how...
Read moreISO ideas for entree to feed 20 in the summer">ISO ideas for entree to feed 20 in the summer
I'm hosting a potluck (I know) in July and I'm searching for and entree/ main course ideas for approx. 20. -Looking for something beyond lasagna/baked ziti. -Easy to eat is key -Prep ahead would be fantastic -Grilling is not an option I'm coming up blank. Anyone? Thank you! Reading More May Cause...
Read moreSukarne Beef aka Beef from Mexico - Thoughts?">Sukarne Beef aka Beef from Mexico - Thoughts?
I stopped in at my local IGA today and they had a special on what they called Sukarne Beef Butt Tenderloin at $6.97 per pound - average weights of 2 - 3 lbs. I came home and Googled Sukarne and found that they are a huge meat processing plant...
Read moreSummer Salads Made Simple">Summer Salads Made Simple
I'm celebrating the first days of summer. So what if summer doesn’t officially start until next week! Can you really blame me for being enthusiastic? Who doesn't love a bit of sunshine, the promise of summer holidays, and of course, backyard BBQ's? Here are a few easy salad recipes to...
Read moreBluestar RCS vs. Samsung Chef Series">Bluestar RCS vs. Samsung Chef Series
So I need a new gas stove to replace the ancient stove in my new house. Looking at either the Bluestar RCS w/ 15K open burners at $3500 (no tax or shipping!), or Samsung's Dual oven Chef series with 22K sealed burner. It's about $2600 with Costco, but got to...
Read moreTrying to learn how to double+ my sauce recipes">Trying to learn how to double+ my sauce recipes
As a starting point, I would scale the recipe in the same proportions. If you double the recipe, you double everything. That's your starting point. 1) I would use weight to scale up a recipe. 2) Also, for sugar and corn syrup, you don't have to add it all at...
Read moreJune 2017 COTM Companion Thread: The Spice Merchant's Daughter by Christina Arokiasamy">June 2017 COTM Companion Thread: The Spice Merchant's Daughter by Christina Arokiasamy
RED CURRY WITH BAMBOO SHOOTS, TOFU, AND ZUCCHINI - p. 112 I've lost track of how many times I've made this in the past couple months. Probably half a dozen times, at least, with some variations in the vegetables used. There are two pastes you need to make for this: the...
Read moreMiracle Noodles">Miracle Noodles
Has anyone tried these before? A woman at the gym told me about them. They are carb-free and like no calories. Made from mushrooms. I bought a variety pack from Amazon that had fettuccine, spaghetti, and 2 packs of rice for $14. I haven't tried them yet. Read more
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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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