Archive for September 2017
Weekly Menu Plans – October 2017">Weekly Menu Plans – October 2017
Let’s use this thread to share concise weekly dinner menus for each week in October. Time to make our favorite Fall recipes, and maybe get some new ideas from each other. What’s planned from the COTM (Cookbook of the Month: SIX SEASONS: A NEW WAY WITH VEGETABLES, by Joshua...
Read moreNo food mill...what to do?">No food mill...what to do?
Haha! (11 years later!) just did the exact same thing! But I have a stick blender so will use that. Was a little concerned the tomato skins would be a problem but if they are, I will strain them out with a spoon. thanks! Reading More May...
Read moreOCTOBER 2017 COTM - Announcement thread">OCTOBER 2017 COTM - Announcement thread
This had to have been one of the most exciting voting sessions we've had in a long time, with the lead changing daily between the three contenders. It was great to see so many people voting, and I'm looking forward to cooking with all of you in October. Our Cookbook...
Read moreSteam Convection Oven">Steam Convection Oven
Would love to have recipes or know how to adjust standbys for my new Steam Convection Oven. Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCreative frosting flavors for a chocolate layer cake?">Creative frosting flavors for a chocolate layer cake?
I recently used Hershey' Special dark Cocoa to make the cake on the back of the container and I made an orange buttercream using only the zest of a naval orange and (believe it or not) and eight of a tsp of LEMON EXTRACT which really made the citrus sing....
Read moreNeed spicy pickled garlic recipe">Need spicy pickled garlic recipe
Hi! I know this post is really old but I'm wondering if you ever had any luck recreating the recipe? I fell in love with their hot 'n spicy garlic and now it looks like they closed shop. :( Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreJumbo Lump Crabmeat in Los Angeles?">Jumbo Lump Crabmeat in Los Angeles?
Hello, I am trying to figure out where, and what kind of, jumbo lump crab meat to buy. I see there are canned varieties, and some in plastic tubs... is there a frozen version? What is good? I am in the Los Angeles area. And is there a...
Read moreHalogen cooking">Halogen cooking
I have a halogen oven (table top), i am looking for tips and techniques Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp! Any Thanksgiving Ideas???">Help! Any Thanksgiving Ideas???
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Can you believe it?? I can actually smell it. This year I have decided to do a Thanksgiving series. Are you tired of the same old boring Thanksgiving dishes? If you are interested in some great easy recipes with a little twist to them....
Read moreQuestion @ Frozen fruit in baked goods">Question @ Frozen fruit in baked goods
I'm thinking of baking a cake that originally calls for fresh fruit, but I want to use frozen. Do I defrost it first? If not, do I make any other adjustments to baking time, etc? Thanks very much in advance for any advice. Reading More May Cause...
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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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude