Archive for January 2018
Grouse fiasco - help!">Grouse fiasco - help!
I was on line looking for some new recipe ideas, I am realising just now that this is a very old post and you may never see the reply. I shoot and cook my own grouse and it is really delicious, a very mild flavoured bird - depending on...
Read moreConvert this Pita Recipe for Bread Machine Dough Cycle?">Convert this Pita Recipe for Bread Machine Dough Cycle?
Here's a recipe for Zahav's Pita Bread. I do not have a stand mixer at home. I know it can be done by hand, but I'm curious... if I wanted to use my bread machine to mix and knead the dough, as well as do the first rise in it,...
Read moreOver reduced Chicken Stock">Over reduced Chicken Stock
I cooked my chicken stock too long. It reduced to half of what it should have. Will I lose too much flavor if I just add water to it? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHomemade tofu ?">Homemade tofu ?
Bonjour ! Has anyone ever tried this ? I've found some nice locally grown organic soya beans and have a new power blender :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRecipe needed for mac and cheese cups">Recipe needed for mac and cheese cups
hi! I'm getting my super bowl menu ready and need a good recipe for mac and cheese cups, as requested by the teenagers attending the party. Anyone have a great recipe to share? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking from Claudia Roden's THE FOOD OF ITALY (1989)">Cooking from Claudia Roden's THE FOOD OF ITALY (1989)
This is the thread for reporting on dishes you cook from Claudia Roden’s 1989 classic book, updated in 2012, THE FOOD OF ITALY: REGION BY REGION. I've seen several of Claudia Roden's books discussed here, including a few as a COTM. However, I haven't seen recipes from THE FOOD OF ITALY...
Read moreHey fermenters! Pickled garlic with old pickle brine?">Hey fermenters! Pickled garlic with old pickle brine?
I've been meaning to start re-using my brine from when I treat myself to a jar of bubbies pickles. So I just filled up my empty jar with peeled garlic cloves...mmm, pickled garlic. Will this work? Is it okay to screw the lid back on the jar or should I...
Read moreGluten & Rice Free Baking Cookbook">Gluten & Rice Free Baking Cookbook
Could anyone recommend a baking cookbook that is gluten and rice free? I have a cookbook from Elana's Pantry and like Zenbelly.com, but would like more options. Thank you. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMustard Oil?">Mustard Oil?
In the current COTM discussion, qianning mentioned that "mustard oil is more or less illegal" in the US. Here in Toronto, I often see it in Indian and Sri Lankan shops. I've never used it. Can anyone explain qianning's observation? Further, what is its flavour profile? What would be the...
Read moreFresh Strawberry Banana Trifle">Fresh Strawberry Banana Trifle
Fresh Strawberry Banana Trifle is simple, elegant and delicious! A perfect dessert for Valentine's Day! Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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