Archive for September 2018
What are you baking these days? August, 2018 edition [Old]">What are you baking these days? August, 2018 edition [Old]
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Read moreDon't be a S#!t Cook!">Don't be a S#!t Cook!
Introducing Heat Sync, A simple app that helps the home cook time their meals to perfection. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMy Shoulder Won't Fall Apart">My Shoulder Won't Fall Apart
Get a shoulder,season it with all you like,put it in a glass baking pan,cover tightly,very tightly with foil,preheat oven to 280,cook for 5 to 6 hours,it will be falling apart,I like to then pull apart somewhat,take foil off, put some extra seasoning on it,turn oven to 500 degrees,turn the fan...
Read moreSecret "Cafe" Salad dressing recipe (moved from Boston board)">Secret "Cafe" Salad dressing recipe (moved from Boston board)
I was told by personnel at McKinnon’s market that the steak tips are bought by New Bridge. McKinnon’s marinate, and their steak tips. New bridge does have their own salad dressing. Also, I was told tha steak tips are only tender if they been tenderized by...
Read moreButane for Iwatani torch (San Diego)">Butane for Iwatani torch (San Diego)
Just curious if anyone knows of where I can buy butane that'll work with my new Iwatani torch? Amazon won't ship it here. CA laws, I guess. I'm in San Diego. Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreISO Great Tomatoes">ISO Great Tomatoes
I’m not a big fan of raw tomatoes. I’ll eat them but I generally find them lacking in “tomatoey” flavor. This time of year when local tomatoes are in season, I do like sliced tomato, basil and cheese (either fresh mozzarella, feta or blue cheese) with olive oil and vinegar. For...
Read moreCookies with soy sauce?">Cookies with soy sauce?
I was browsing through some chocolate chip cookie recipes and found several that call for soy sauce. Has anyone ever tried doing this? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThin-cut pork belly">Thin-cut pork belly
Chinese markets sell this as "pork belly hot pot"; it's targeted for use with Chinese Hot Pot, so it cooks quickly in the broth. You can use it any way you use unsmoked bacon, which is basically what it is. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow long do I knead Italian bread for?">How long do I knead Italian bread for?
I've made Italian bread several times, and it always turns out ok, (except my no knead recipe which is awesome), but it's always too dense with a fine crumb. I don't want a densely packed, fine crumb loaf, I want big, fluffy holes and light texture. Only when I use...
Read moreCooking Tips That Make People Drool">Cooking Tips That Make People Drool
Cooking tips are one skill that you can never really master; there’s always room to improve. Even experienced cooks can learn new tips and tricks to make their time in the kitchen more enjoyable. People new to the cooking experience will need all the knowledge they can get. This article...
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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