Archive for September 2017
DRR Jalepeno Peach Glaze">DRR Jalepeno Peach Glaze
Do I have to peel the peaches first? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreQuart of milk that came to boil--now what?">Quart of milk that came to boil--now what?
Thanks to everyone who commented on this; I just boiled over a gallon of milk, distracted, and now just going to let it cool, strain it, and proceed with the batch of yogurt. This is actually the second time I've done this bit of 'stupid' so next time will stay...
Read moreHelp! Freezing chicken liver pate?">Help! Freezing chicken liver pate?
I made a terrific chicken liver pate with cognac, cream cheese and spices, but too much of it. Will it freeze for another occasion? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThe 7 Bad Cooking Habits You Seriously Need To Stop">The 7 Bad Cooking Habits You Seriously Need To Stop
Everyone makes mistakes, especially when we're first finding our way around a kitchen. But if we continue to repeat those mistakes, they can become ingrained as habits. If you've picked up any of these bad cooking habits, it's seriously time to break them. 01. In a sense, this isn't your fault....
Read moreVegan Lentil Meatballs Recipe with Gluten-Free Flour">Vegan Lentil Meatballs Recipe with Gluten-Free Flour
Lentil meatballs are just as good as "real" meatballs, but they have the added bonus of being nutrient-rich and just as yummy. This vegan recipe for lentil meatballs is not only dairy-free but egg-free as well. The use of gluten-free flour adds yet another layer of protection if you are on...
Read moreMeal Prepping and Reheating">Meal Prepping and Reheating
I've cooked and frozen 12 individual small dinners in microwave safe containers. I have NO IDEA how long to reheat them in microwave from frozen state? Cover, uncover, vent, don't vent, how many minutes, full power, half power??? The frozen meals instructions in stores are all different so it...
Read moreHelp with freezer to microwave meals please!">Help with freezer to microwave meals please!
I've cooked and frozen 12 individual small dinners in microwave safe containers. I have NO IDEA how long to reheat them in microwave from frozen state? Cover, uncover, vent, don't vent, how many minutes, full power, half power??? The frozen meals instructions in stores are all different so it...
Read moreHelp: Ripe Grapevine in my backyard">Help: Ripe Grapevine in my backyard
We rented a home with a 30-ft grapevine in the backyard. Doing absolutely nothing, it is now FULL. The clusters have dark purple skins, very firm flesh, lots of seeds, and the smell/flavor is incredible! It's like fake-grape-juice sweetness. We both work a lot, and I have part of today to...
Read moreMUFFIN TIN SHEPHERDS PIE SUGGESTIONS">MUFFIN TIN SHEPHERDS PIE SUGGESTIONS
My son went away to college. Over the summer he became enamored with Shepherds Pie. I would like to freeze a batch and bring him some at school. Here are some questions I have. Crust: pie crust , crescent rolls or none Freezing: cook first then freeze Cooking: if frozen thaw...
Read moreSherry Wine Vinegar Questions">Sherry Wine Vinegar Questions
I need a bottle of Sherry Wine Vinegar. My supermarket didn't offer any. Amazon has several but they seem quite pricey to me but I know little about this vinegar. The bottle I'm replacing is Capirete brand "Vinagre de Jerez DOP". I like it and it was inexpensive (currently about...
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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