Archive for October 2017
Duck stock help">Duck stock help
Hi all, A farmer from our farmers market has stew ducks available--which I've never seen before, so naturally I had to have one. I've decided I want to make a duck ramen, but all the duck stock recipes call for roasting the bones. Since I will have a whole (presumably...
Read moreItalian Dish my Great-grandmother used to make, what is it called?">Italian Dish my Great-grandmother used to make, what is it called?
My great grand used to make a dish she called "freshkadelis". All I remember is: she would chop bacon, onions and garlic, fry those then add chicken stock and tomato sauce along with diced tomatoes and spices. She'd let that simmer for hours, then she would make a wet dough of flour, salt...
Read moreGround Angelica Golpar in Toronto">Ground Angelica Golpar in Toronto
Hi everyone, Trying to make zeytoon parvardeh (Persian spread). Does anyone know where I can find this stuff in Toronto? I've checked several middle-eastern grocery stores and while some people know what I'm talking about, everyone says it's hard to find. Many, many thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLamb Front (shoulder, shank and some ribs) in one big piece... Roast? Braise?">Lamb Front (shoulder, shank and some ribs) in one big piece... Roast? Braise?
What recipe did you use for this piece? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreKeeping cilantro fresh">Keeping cilantro fresh
Hi, I just can't find a way to keep cilantro or parsley for more than 2-3 days after I bring it home. I've tried the Ziplock bag in the vegetable drawer, putting them in a jar with little water, covered with a plastic bag in the fridge, and nothing works. It...
Read moreHomemade Yogurt using Lactaid Milk?">Homemade Yogurt using Lactaid Milk?
I have Ulcerative colitis, I never heard of the SCD diet before. Do you have a link? I follow a strict fodmap diet. Im gluten free lactose free and avoid anything that gives me a flare (except for coffee I cant kick the habit. I want to try making lactaid...
Read moreIs heating oil past smoke point dangerous?">Is heating oil past smoke point dangerous?
Many recipes say to heat oil until smoking. But many websites say that when oil smokes, it gives off toxic and dangerous carcinogens. How to reconcile? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePlease Evaluate my Halloween Cocktail Party Menu">Please Evaluate my Halloween Cocktail Party Menu
I was going to look up Halloween ideas when I found my old post! Turns out this was for the night my husband proposed! We now have an annual Halloween party. It has grown quite a bit into an entirely self-catered party of about 85-90 attendees (our...
Read moreCrock Pot Favorites?">Crock Pot Favorites?
I recently made this for a party and it was a huge hit: http://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/slow-cooked-achiote-pork/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan I freeze potato yeast dough?">Can I freeze potato yeast dough?
Good morning all, This is the time of year when there are great sales on potatoes. I make and freeze gnocchi and fries. But I have so many potatoes I would also like to make and freeze my potato dough that I use for rolls, focaccia and slicing bread. I...
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