Archive for February 2018
Date Filled Ghraybeh/ Ghraybe">Date Filled Ghraybeh/ Ghraybe
Lebanese shortbread cookies with an interior date mixture. Eventually, ghraybeh comes in different forms and shapes. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNo Salt, No Iron Diet">No Salt, No Iron Diet
My doctors have me on a diet that, ideally, would have zero sodium and zero iron. Also no raw seafood of any kind, less than 3 oz. of red meat per day. So far, it's awful. Can anyone help me with specific food products, techniques, etc. that come close to...
Read moreFlavio's Cannelloni [split from SF Bay]">Flavio's Cannelloni [split from SF Bay]
Loved this place, unfortunately I was new to town so only made it a few times. I do have a question. I went to the new place in Orinda, food was very good, but the charm was much less and prices higher. I spoke with my waitress, a woman who said...
Read morePlastic-free storage for bulk dry goods">Plastic-free storage for bulk dry goods
I just discovered the lovely vast collection of rubbermaid & cambro storage containers I picked up were all made with BPA. (Apparently now that BPA is out of the news, companies are quietly bringing it back) I could switch to the white polypropylene containers; PP is perhaps the best of the...
Read moreGallega Spice?">Gallega Spice?
I took a screenshot of the migas with chorizo recipe which lists Gallega Spice as an ingredient. But it can’t be bought or made or I would have found information about it. I don’t believe such a spice exists. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat would be an appropriate substitute for cream in tuna casserole?">What would be an appropriate substitute for cream in tuna casserole?
pureed cottage cheese? possibly blended with Greek yogurt? Buttermilk? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morelooking to purchase 48 inch gas range Help!">looking to purchase 48 inch gas range Help!
I'm looking to upgrade my kitchen, with a pro style gas range and griddle for a 2X/month cooking club called the Dumpling School. Does anyone recommend one that can boil fast and also griddle evenly? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMold inside winter squash">Mold inside winter squash
I have a food safety question... I cut the top off of a turban squash, and noticed very slight softness on the outside in one area of the top. Inside, that area has dry fluffy white mold growing amongst the seeds. Scooping the seeds out, the flesh is...
Read moreGluten Free Roux Substitute?">Gluten Free Roux Substitute?
I need to make a gluten free tomato soup today for a Super Bowl party tomorrow. I generally use béchamel sauce to thicken. Because I want to make it a day ahead the soup will be refrigerated until I reheat it in the morning. My question is what gluten free...
Read moreTerrine starter but what for entree?">Terrine starter but what for entree?
Wishing to make this lamb terrine as a starter with (gin) martinis for a dinner party. What do I follow this act with? It’s so rich, any meat or even fish seems too heavy, but going vegetarian after this seems like it’s be a letdown. Any thoughts? Read more