Archive for November 2017
Source for dried fruit in Chicago area">Source for dried fruit in Chicago area
I need currants, sultanas (golden raisins) and raisins for some baking sessions. Where am I likely to get the most reasonable price for these items? Costco does not carry currants and sultanas. I am blanking at the moment and don't have time to go to 5 places to...
Read moreSPICE CAKE: Dish of the Month November 2017">SPICE CAKE: Dish of the Month November 2017
Welcome to the Home Cooking DOTM reporting thread for November 2017. This month we’ll be making Spice Cake. To see how we got here, you can take a peek at the nomination thread: https://www.chowhound.com/post/home-cooking-dish-month-nominations-november-2017-1064158 and the voting thread: https://www.chowhound.com/post/home-cooking-dish-month-voting-november-2017-1064410 So let’s get creative with Spice Cakes! Try a new one, perhaps consider a savory cake,...
Read moreNovember 2017 COTM: Honey & Co - Base Recipes; Mezze: Raw & Cured, Canned & Pickled, Bread">November 2017 COTM: Honey & Co - Base Recipes; Mezze: Raw & Cured, Canned & Pickled, Bread
Use this thread to report on the following chapters from Honey & Co.: Base Recipes - pp. 12-18 Mezze: Raw and Cured - pp. 19-35 Mezze: Canned and Pickled - pp. 36-49 Mezze: Bread - pp. 50-69 If you are the first to report on a recipe, report in a reply to this post. If...
Read moreNovember 2017 COTM: HONEY & CO.: THE COOKBOOK">November 2017 COTM: HONEY & CO.: THE COOKBOOK
Welcome to November! Our selection this month is HONEY & CO.: THE COOKBOOK, by Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer. "After falling in love through their shared passion for food, Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer launched Honey & Co., one of London's hottest new restaurants, in 2012. Since opening the doors,...
Read moreNovember 2017 COTM: Honey & Co - Mezze: Dips, Spreads & Purées; Baked & Fried; Cracked; Fresh Salads">November 2017 COTM: Honey & Co - Mezze: Dips, Spreads & Purées; Baked & Fried; Cracked; Fresh Salads
Use this thread to report on the following chapters from Honey & Co.: Mezze: Dips, Spreads and Purées - pp. 70-87 Mezze: Baked and Fried - pp. 88-105 Mezze: Cracked - pp. 106-118 Fresh Salads - pp. 119-138 If you are the first to report on a recipe, report in a reply to this post....
Read moreNovember 2017 COTM: Honey & Co - Veggie, Dessert, Drinks">November 2017 COTM: Honey & Co - Veggie, Dessert, Drinks
Use this thread to report on the following chapters from Honey & Co.: Veggie - pp. 211-234 Dessert - pp. 235-262 Drinks - pp. 263-276 If you are the first to report on a recipe, report in a reply to this post. If someone else has reported first, please report as a reply to...
Read moreNovember 2017 COTM: Honey & Co - Light Dinners, Rolled & Wrapped, Slow Cooked">November 2017 COTM: Honey & Co - Light Dinners, Rolled & Wrapped, Slow Cooked
Use this thread to report on the following chapters from Honey & Co.: Light Dinners - pp. 139-164 Rolled and Wrapped (Balls and Stuff in UK ed.) - pp. 165-186 Slow Cooked - pp. 187-210 If you are the first to report on a recipe, report in a reply to this post. If someone...
Read moreFresh turkey in Tucson">Fresh turkey in Tucson
We will be in a VRBO for Christmas week. We arrive Sat. 12/23. Where can I buy a 24# bird to cook on Christmas day? No time to thaw a frozen one and everyone wants to eat IN that day. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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