Archive for March 2018
Cold smoked salmon, at home">Cold smoked salmon, at home
I love the idea of using a styrofoam container. I need to try this! Thanks for posting! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUsing tiny jars to can">Using tiny jars to can
I want to give away 200 little jars of pepper jelly at a wedding. The jars only hold 1.5 oz and I am worried the lids won't seal properly. Do I need to water bath them? Should I do a wax seal instead? They are so little, can I still...
Read moreFreezing Stuffed Cabbage">Freezing Stuffed Cabbage
I make a lot of Galumpki at one time. My recipe is 2#beef w/1#pork- 21/2 cups of half cooked rice & my cabbage is boiled in a pot of water. I put them all together, roll them up with a lot of extra sauce on top & bake...
Read moreNeed help converting cake recipe from 9" round to 14" round (3 layer)">Need help converting cake recipe from 9" round to 14" round (3 layer)
need help converting cake recipe from (3) 9" round layers to (3) 10" round layers Cake (3-9inch layers) 2 box White cake mix 16 oz sour cream ½ c Vegetable oil 6 eggs 15 oz can Cream of Coconut (such as Coco López) Frosting 16 oz cream cheese 4 Tbsp. milk 2 lbs. Powdered Sugar 2 tsp. Vanilla 4 bags (about 24...
Read moreSub cocoa butter for butter in baking">Sub cocoa butter for butter in baking
I'm attempting to create a baked snack bar using shredded coconut. No carbs so Im sweetening it with Erythritol. I started with coconut, chocolate, protein powder, butter, water & cream. I'd like to eliminate the chocolate and replace it and butter with cocoa butter. It doesnt seem to be working so far. Any...
Read moreCorned Beef Test Results.....Slow Baked and a Braise, For St. Paddy's Day.">Corned Beef Test Results.....Slow Baked and a Braise, For St. Paddy's Day.
Nothing to ad cooking wise, just giving this thread a bump for St. Paddy's Day 2018 Seems like the going price in the markets in Northern New Jersey is $1.88 per pound for Flats. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUsing ground turkey in place of ground beef -- what works, what doesn't?">Using ground turkey in place of ground beef -- what works, what doesn't?
A friend told me that she grills burgers for her family & friends, and they don't realize that they're eating turkey burgers. So, she gave me her recipe, and I decided to try it out on just my husband and kids first. My friend told me that the trick to...
Read moreCream of Potato Soup Bread">Cream of Potato Soup Bread
Cream of Potato Soup Bread is a deliciously different yeast bread which is simple to make with only seven ingredients! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGreek Spinach Parsley Pie">Greek Spinach Parsley Pie
Greek Spinach Parsley Pie is a delicious meatless meal idea! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLemon Tart with Oatmeal Cookie Crust">Lemon Tart with Oatmeal Cookie Crust
Lemon Tart with Oatmeal Cookie Crust! 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 ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude