Archive for August 2017
Where can I buy Pork Belly in PDX ?">Where can I buy Pork Belly in PDX ?
Was thinking Barbur Foods, or Gartners ( where one calls to order it...) anywhere else? I only need about 5 lbs... Thanks folks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSeville or Sour Oranges">Seville or Sour Oranges
They make great marmalade. Arabs brought it to Arabia from Southeast Asia and then, durig the Conquest, established it in and around Seville. Thus it also has Spanish names: naranja ácida, naranja agria, or naranja amarga.If it can be found in New York City, I'd be grateful to lean where...
Read moreSaffron substitute for curry powder?">Saffron substitute for curry powder?
Is there a flavour substitute for saffron? I don't need it for the colour aspect. I plan to make a Maharajah style curry powder and saffron is usually included. Can't risk using saffron because it is often fake and coloured, sometimes with annatto which I am allergic...
Read moreHelp with dried out parchment paper">Help with dried out parchment paper
I have a roll of new parchment that has dried out. Is there any way to rejuvenate it? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFootball tailgating pizza dip">Football tailgating pizza dip
This dip is so good for football tailgating parties Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat is Pouring Cream?">What is Pouring Cream?
Old Days? Harrumph! You just live in a part of the country where milk is still a corporate commodity! Glass bottles are available at the Supermarket here in San Francisco and more than one brand has both milk and cream with pouring cream (as I now understand...
Read moreOld Eggplant, any Tricks?">Old Eggplant, any Tricks?
I have some eggplant I didn't use before I went on vacation. Now that I've returned I was going to toss it but I hate wasting food unnecessarily. I'm lucky in that grocers around here have beautiful eggplant, taught and unblemished skin, year round, which hasn't always been the...
Read moreYour Greatest Cookbook Ever?">Your Greatest Cookbook Ever?
This is an old thread, but it seems like a timeless question and since I assume you're still cooking here's a couple more ideas! I'm similar in that I love the simpler, time-tested recipes more than the elaborate ones (although elaborate is still fun from time to time). ...
Read moreBottling with clip top jars">Bottling with clip top jars
I have some Kilner clip top jars and am now making jam for the first time. I would like to keep the jam for at least 6 months unopened so I found out I need to vacuum the jars after I have put the hot jam in. It seems the...
Read moreVirtual wandering">Virtual wandering
Virtual wandering,an important branch of VR , develops very fast in the industries. The technology makes use of modern high-tech means such as 3D image real-time generation technique,physical system of dynamic simulation,Shine display technique ,user input hardware system,central control system.So that visitors can enjoy a visual,auditory and touching experience close...
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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