Archive for November 2018
Looking for a great Blueberry Cheese Crepe filling recipe">Looking for a great Blueberry Cheese Crepe filling recipe
In years past I bought the Crepini blueberry cheese crepes for Thanksgiving family breakfasts. Everyone wants them but they are no longer available. https://www.heb.com/product-detail/crepini-blueberry-cheese-crepe/1518142#product-description "Product Description Moderately sweet crepes filled with natural blueberries and soft ricotta cheese - a recipe that's extraordinarily satisfying to the taste buds. " I tried this recipe and...
Read moreBon Appétit Turkey recipe for 2 birds">Bon Appétit Turkey recipe for 2 birds
Hello. I am attempting to try Bon Appétit's turkey recipe for a 14-lb bird, except trying to double it to 2 14-lb birds at once. My main question is should I adjust time and temp for 2 birds? The recipe for 1 bird says to initially bake the turkey at 450°...
Read moreDecember 2018 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS">December 2018 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS
Good morning, Cookbook of the Month community! It's already time to think about what we would like to cook together in December! How will we close out our year of cookbook adventures? What tempts us in a month that tends to be dark and cold, and usually seems...
Read moreButter Cream & Cheese Cream Frosting">Butter Cream & Cheese Cream Frosting
I am attempting to make a vanilla sponge Peppa Pig birthday cake for my daughters 3rd birthday. I have the recipe and steps for the cake which includes using butter cream for frosting and decorating. However I want to step it up and add a layer or 2 of strawberry and...
Read moreBaking with Sugar Alternatives">Baking with Sugar Alternatives
I'm a pastry chef that does a lot of healthy baking, especially diabetic friendly recipes. You can find some of my recipes on the Chowhound website by searching Marisa Churchill Recipes. You can also check out this link for more ideas on low-sugar baking. Reading More May...
Read morePremium Spices - help a startup with passion">Premium Spices - help a startup with passion
I have been growing my spices startup, Zest & Zing now since early 2017 and the business is growing each month. We specialise in premium freshly ground herbs and spice blends, from all over the world, selling them in beautiful Italian glass jars with olive wood spoons. Come and take...
Read moreI can't wait for Thanksgiving! Ordered my turkey. How are you cooking yours?">I can't wait for Thanksgiving! Ordered my turkey. How are you cooking yours?
Here's our take on the smoked legs... https://youtu.be/tc15D34z4KA Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEmergency cake question - Ottolenghi cake">Emergency cake question - Ottolenghi cake
I made Ottolenghi's Apple and Olive oil cake with maple frosting the other night. I made it ahead of time to be served tonight. And, following his directions, I kept it in the fridge until ready to frost. I also kept in mind, previous reports on this site, that the...
Read moreVegetable chopper vs Food Processor">Vegetable chopper vs Food Processor
First, let me admit: I'm no cook. I love to eat, but I have little patience to actually do the cooking. Because of that, I had to prep and have zero knife skills. Since prepping is such an issue for me, I want to make it as fast & efficient...
Read moreAnyone Try Home Chef?">Anyone Try Home Chef?
I've heard great things about it (better than the other kits) and it looks like there is a new discount for $30 off https://frugalflow.com/home-chef/ 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