Archive for September 2018
I was at the Mexican market on Saturday...">I was at the Mexican market on Saturday...
So, did you get any answers? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSoon to be your Favorite Loaf: Olive Rosemary Bread">Soon to be your Favorite Loaf: Olive Rosemary Bread
What food would you eat on your deathbed? If we had the invaluable choice, it would be fresh-out-the-oven olive rosemary bread. The whole experience is one to enjoy. The silky soft, olive-engraved dough oozing between your fingers, the satisfaction of watching the boule double in size, the decadent aroma filling...
Read moreA website like the FN show Chopped?">A website like the FN show Chopped?
I brought home leftovers from restaurants the last two nights and would love to repurpose them. I’d love fo to find a site that, given what one indicates they have, makes suggestions for new dishes. For instance I have home fries, two small stuffed shells, and a lamb...
Read moreChicken pho w/ frozen Home made broth">Chicken pho w/ frozen Home made broth
Hey everyone, 1st time on the site. So, I’m wanting to make a small (2-4 servings) pot of chicken pho (pho ga). I pretty much always have slow simmered Home made chicken broth/stock in the freezer. It’s generally simmered 12-24 hours so it’s very gelatinous and full bodied. Generally simmered...
Read moreMalt powder and malt syrup">Malt powder and malt syrup
Hi so if I'm trying to make bagels and I usually use 50g of malt powder I would use 50×8 grams of malt syrup? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreyour best coconut dessert">your best coconut dessert
Would you kindly share your favorite coconut dessert recipe? Doing a themed event and have made coconut cake, coconut cookies, macaroons and coconut cream brownies but would love to expand the offerings. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRecipe for "vintage" recipe of "ham and mango"">Recipe for "vintage" recipe of "ham and mango"
My gram used to make a dish called "ham and mango". She was from the Coal Region of PA. "Mangoes" are green peppers. It was sort of a ground ham salad with green peppers. It was served cold and usually on a potato roll or something similar....
Read moreKale banchan at Jang Su Jang">Kale banchan at Jang Su Jang
Maybe they swap in kale instead of spinach like this more common banchan? I would blanch the kale to help make the leaves more tender https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/sigumchi-namul Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePickle Barrel-Quinoa/Chickpea salad">Pickle Barrel-Quinoa/Chickpea salad
I have been scouring for a copycat recipe for Pickle Barrel’s quinoa salad/chickpea salad. i am really hoping that someone is more ingenious than me and can duplicate the salads!! Please please and Thank you. 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