Archive for June 2018
Healthy Sack Lunches for 80 Children">Healthy Sack Lunches for 80 Children
I am responsible for making sack lunches for underprivileged children this summer. I want to offer healthier options without breaking the bank. I will have access to a few grocery stores and a Sam's Club on a daily basis. We will need to prepare the lunches the night before but...
Read moreSummer lunch ideas for 50 adults">Summer lunch ideas for 50 adults
I need to make lunch for 50 people this summer for a week. I need ideas that are simple and frugal yet tasty. It will be hot and humid, so meals appropriate for that type of weather will be good. I will have access to a regular sized kitchen (full-size...
Read moreNonstick Chemicals Can Really Stick Around – In You">Nonstick Chemicals Can Really Stick Around – In You
Meatball recipe, Cuisine at Home, 2/09 Issue">Meatball recipe, Cuisine at Home, 2/09 Issue
Thank you chowhound for posting this recipe, it is my absolute all-time favorite meatball sub recipe! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePickling salt - necessary?">Pickling salt - necessary?
This is my first time making dill pickles. I'm all set to go, and I just noticed the recipe calls for pickling "salt", I have pickling "spice". What's the difference? Do, I need both? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhere to find lemon myrtle in Canada?">Where to find lemon myrtle in Canada?
I live in Montreal and I am looking to buy lemon myrtle leaves (either whole or ground) to make tea. Amazon.ca does not sell it, and Amazon.com won't ship to Canada. I have tried a google search with no results. Any help would be very much appreciated! Read more
Unique dumpling filling ideas">Unique dumpling filling ideas
I'm going to a Cocktails and Dumplings party next week and we were told to come with a unique dumpling filling and dipping sauce - something not typically Chinese. Two ideas I have - chicken larb with a fish sauce/chile/lime dipping sauce or taco (ground beef with taco seasoning,...
Read moreDOTM July 2018: Nominations">DOTM July 2018: Nominations
Welcome to the nomination thread for July 2018 DOTM! Tomorrow we will celebrate the summer equinox and that means that our days will start to shrink once again. But before a noticeable change happens we get to enjoy many more long summer days, at least here in the Northern...
Read moreWhats the point of zucchini?">Whats the point of zucchini?
In a zucchini muffin? Made delicious lemon zucchini muffins, using variation of "Simple Muffins" recipe from King Arthur Flour's website. DH thought they were yummy, but asked why add the zucchini? Got me thinking, after all, the zucchini didn't add any flavor to the muffin, just...
Read moreRosemary Olive oil cake">Rosemary Olive oil cake
I want to make Cooks illustrated's Olive oil cake with rosemary Olive oil instead of regular Olive oil. Yay or nay? 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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