Archive for August 2018
September Lunch Thread?">September Lunch Thread?
Hello! I don't post often and I'm not sure what is appropriate for the board - I'm wondering if anyone normally posts a lunch thread, or if there is any interest in that if not? As the academic year approaches I am already thinking about what to make for lunch and...
Read moreCountry style bread?">Country style bread?
There are no Safeway grocery stores in Kansas evidently so any other store suggestions? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBon Appetit Y'All by Virginia Willis... The thread">Bon Appetit Y'All by Virginia Willis... The thread
Hi everyone, I just made the BEST roasted chicken of my 71 years...Virginia's "Herb Roasted Chicken in Pan Sauce", but have a question. I looked the recipe up in B.A.Y'All and online, but I find something missing. It is probably a no-brainer, but sometimes there are quirky little things...
Read moreDish of the Month, NOMINATIONS, Sept. 2018">Dish of the Month, NOMINATIONS, Sept. 2018
It’s nomination time here at Dish of the Month! What dish sounds especially exciting to cook together this month? There have been so many interesting nominations in the past year that came close to being Dish of the Month but didn’t quite make it. Will a bridesmaid finally become a...
Read moreHow does bisteeya make any sense?">How does bisteeya make any sense?
Since all these comments were made in 2011, I'm sure by now you have either tried or not tried to make bisteeya. But if you haven't, I want to tell you that I had it once in 1978 in a San Francisco Moroccan restaurant, and the whole experience -- sitting...
Read moreProblems with Chicken Kiev">Problems with Chicken Kiev
I have a problem, at least 50% of the time, with my butter running out, before serving. Any tips on how to stop this from happening? I have watch dozens of videos but still have the problem. Any tips would be most appreciated. Thank you. Reading More...
Read moreCopycat recipes [Board and Brew special sauce]">Copycat recipes [Board and Brew special sauce]
A few clues in this older discussion, https://www.chowhound.com/post/calling-san-diego-area-chowhounds-recipe-board-brew-sauce-868551 I'd never heard of Board and Brew secret sweet and sour sauce before and found this for some background. https://localemagazine.com/saucy-youre-going-want-board-brews-sauce-everything/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWatermelon gazpacho: W/ or w/o toms?">Watermelon gazpacho: W/ or w/o toms?
I am making watermelon gazpacho, which I love. There are countless recipes, some involving tomatoes, some not. I believe in the past I did, indeed, use tomatoes. Any advice?? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDehydrate Watermelon">Dehydrate Watermelon
I've been dehydrating watermelon for several years now and it is a incredible healthy treat that keeps for months. My third year as the Watermelon Man at the Oregon Country Faire. If I could figure out how to leave a recipe I'd like to do that, Reading...
Read moreVintage Bon Appetit Tiramisu Recipe">Vintage Bon Appetit Tiramisu Recipe
Hello All, once again I'm regretting giving away my Bon Appetit collection (1981 to present!) I'm looking for a tiramisu recipe, possibly from 1993, '94, or '95 or thereabouts. It was pretty old school, I believe, with mascarpone, ladyfingers, and I think Kahlua. Does anyone by chance have...
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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