Archive for August 2017
Short ribs: is the searing part crucial?">Short ribs: is the searing part crucial?
I just threw everything in the crock pot on low- veggies.. a whole bottle of cabernet, and 3lbs of boneless short ribs. Been in crock put for 5.5 hours now and tough and dry. The one step I skipped was searing them first. I'm thinking that this is where I...
Read moreGround Beef Question (solved)">Ground Beef Question (solved)
That's a good idea too! I like the bread idea. Hmmm. Maybe I'll do this with the cigar foil approach. Thank you! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGround Beef Question">Ground Beef Question
I have a strange question, but let me explain first what I'm trying to do. We are in a small RV and I want to make the linked recipe, reduced by half. I always buy lean ground beef, but the husband brought back the regular fat ground beef. I'm worried...
Read moreFreezing raw marinated chicken?">Freezing raw marinated chicken?
So it's safe to refreeze raw chicken if it's in a marinade? and if so will it still keep its flavor of the marinade Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat should mint really smell like?">What should mint really smell like?
I'm new to herb growing, this spring I brought home a few herbs from one of our most reputable local nurseries. I purchased sweet basil, parsley, green onion and two types of mint, one strawberry mint and the other spearmint. All plants are kept separate in different containers. The...
Read moreColorado Palisade Peaches in Albuquerque">Colorado Palisade Peaches in Albuquerque
We're making a peach run for Palisade peaches tomorrow and will have #1 boxes (20-25lbs) available at my home for pickup Saturday morning. They are $40. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBeef cuts instead of "Oxtails"">Beef cuts instead of "Oxtails"
What cut of beef would be suitable for a substitute to oxtails in a recipe? Thankyou Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHELP!!!! My house STINKS Seasoning Cast Iron Pan">HELP!!!! My house STINKS Seasoning Cast Iron Pan
I recently purchased my first new Lodge pan, and read that although it came pre-seasoned, it is best to season again! I read to place the oiled pan in a 400 oven for 30 minutes then let cool, and do this 4 times. I did it the other day,...
Read moreurgent: canning question (I may need to reprocess jars I just made)">urgent: canning question (I may need to reprocess jars I just made)
I'm looking for a recipe to make rose hip jelly, can anybody help? Or rose petal jelly/jam? Want old recipes not the run of the mill, any and all would be very much appreciated! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking club for high school- limited resources!">Cooking club for high school- limited resources!
I am trying to start up a cooking club as a student, I have noticed that stores will donate supplies for the cooking club when asked, my main problem is finding a location for the cooking club. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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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