Archive for August 2017
Marinade for lamb ribs">Marinade for lamb ribs
Meyer lemon juice fresh garlic,fresh thyme. evoo splash of red wine s/p Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTraditional Italian meatballs recipe for freezing ?">Traditional Italian meatballs recipe for freezing ?
I have never made meatballs. I went through several threads with discussions about meatballs and variations but have yet to figure out what a traditional Italian meatball recipe looks like. If you consider your recipe to be a traditional Italian recipe could you share ? Thanks Reading More...
Read moreWhat stage would I freeze this recipe in ?">What stage would I freeze this recipe in ?
I love to eat this fresh made but have A lot of fatigue and no idea about freezing. Ideally I would like to freeze as close to the final product as possible with consideration to fridge space and time to reheat. I am exhausted when I get home. I...
Read moreRatanjot (alkanet root) for Indian/tandoor color?">Ratanjot (alkanet root) for Indian/tandoor color?
As a natural alternative to artificial coloring, is ratanjot a good idea for marinating tandoori chicken? Thinking I'd add some oil to extract its color and discard the root before pouring the red oil over the spice blend. Thoughts? Effectiveness? Health? If good idea, why isn't ratanjot in more recipes...
Read moreLets talk about paring knives">Lets talk about paring knives
What's the ideal length for a paring knife? Why? I have a 4 incher that's served me well enough. Are there situations in which a shorter knife would be preferable? What about bird beaks? Are they useful? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSour cherries 2017">Sour cherries 2017
Picked up four quarts at Russo's yesterday. They were $5.98 a quart. I almost missed them as there weren't very many quarts and they were wedged in among the grapes. Quality and size are good but I haven't tasted them yet. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreStocking up on frozen meals before baby arrives">Stocking up on frozen meals before baby arrives
I'm expecting twins in early December. We are also moving in mid-September (but staying in the same city), and my husband and I both teach at the post-secondary level, so work life gets a lot busier from the beginning of September. Even though I have lots of family and friends...
Read moreBest way to get stiff peaks in egg whites">Best way to get stiff peaks in egg whites
Hello everyone, So I'm not sure about all of you but I have a hard time with meringue. Those stiff peaks are just a 1 in a million shot for me. I've done caster sugar and a hot simple syrup, haven't tried regular sugar yet. I don't know if I'm adding...
Read moreHelp identifying fresh fish roe/eggs? pics in post">Help identifying fresh fish roe/eggs? pics in post
hi, does anyone have any idea what fish these fresh roes come from?, thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePeruvian Ceviche help please!">Peruvian Ceviche help please!
Hi everyone, I've having some trouble perfecting ceviche. I've used sushi grade fish, red onion, cilantro, habanero, limes, salt and garlic but there was a balancing note missing that I can't quite figure out. Does anyone have any suggestions? I would like to note 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 ;)
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