Archive for November 2017
What do you serve with meatloaf?">What do you serve with meatloaf?
I signed up to just to tell YOU. Thaz a bit pretentious. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp regarding ability to freeze chopped liver, and advice freezing matzo balls?">Help regarding ability to freeze chopped liver, and advice freezing matzo balls?
Is this forum just for US people? Or are Israelis permitted to join? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreVegetable Base Alternative?">Vegetable Base Alternative?
Hi, I have a turkey brine that calls for a Tbsp of Minors Vegetable Base. I can’t find it anywhere except for Amazon and it’s about $10. Are there any cheaper alternatives or can i make it my self? Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLooking for dessert recipe - Bon Appetit November 1990?">Looking for dessert recipe - Bon Appetit November 1990?
Hi - Looking for a dessert recipe that I think was in the November 1990 (maybe December?) edition of Bon Appetit. I have searched Epicurious in vain, as well as myriad other web searches and cannot get it to come up. I made this dessert once for a Thanksgiving family...
Read moreSerenata">Serenata
Nicola Paone was one of the very top Italian restaurants in Manhattan when it closed in 2008. One of their featured dishes was Serenata, which allegedly was so delicious that eating it would make you confess to things you never did. A former patron posts on gardenweb.com that...
Read moreCooking a Semi-Stuffed Turkey--how long?">Cooking a Semi-Stuffed Turkey--how long?
Okay, I've got a 13-pounder this year (I always order a small from my local organic grocer, but last year's small was 16 pounds!) Anyway, you'd never know that I have actually successfully hosted and cooked for the past 5-6 years, because I wonder about cooking times every. single. year....
Read moreBrussels Sprouts - OMG~!!">Brussels Sprouts - OMG~!!
So, beginning with the premise that Brussels are not my all time fav, (not bad, mind you, but . . .) anyway, I picked up a recipe that my Midwestern husband loves (and he's the pickiest pain in the butt I've ever known, and he thinks these are fabulous!!)...
Read moreWould you push the expiration date on pre-made pizza dough?">Would you push the expiration date on pre-made pizza dough?
What is never open the sealed package and has been refrigerated, at least 6 months Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOh God - How I HATE Green Bean Casserole - Until Now!!!">Oh God - How I HATE Green Bean Casserole - Until Now!!!
Hi Y'all. Yup - absolutely cannot STAND the usual Midwest Green Bean Casserole!! However, although I'm from the West Coast and husband is a Midwesterner, as are the other family members, I've had to (as my old French mom would have said) "make a part of things." ...
Read moreZwilling J.A. Henckels holiday sale underway in Pleasantville, N.Y.">Zwilling J.A. Henckels holiday sale underway in Pleasantville, N.Y.
The annual Holiday sale is on out of the new Pleasantville headquarters of Zwilling J.A. Henckels on special dates thru Dec. 3rd. Great if you need to fill in your cutlery collection, kitchen gadgets, cookware, or for gifting. It does get crowded, so check the website for more details. www.zwillingonline.com...
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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