Archive for November 2018
What are you baking these days? October 2018 edition [old]">What are you baking these days? October 2018 edition [old]
Yes, it’s my favorite cake. I’ve made it more times than I can remember. BTW Welcome Back Buttertart! Missed ya! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNovember 2018 COTM FRESH INDIA: Gloriously Green, Eggplants, and Salads">November 2018 COTM FRESH INDIA: Gloriously Green, Eggplants, and Salads
SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUT THORAN, pg. 91 This one is a simple winner if you're looking for a new preparation of Brussels sprouts. Start with the usual mustard seeds (1 t) and curry leaves (12), this time fried in coconut oil. Add onion (I didn't; no onions allowed in our house), 2...
Read moreBest Indian Chinese Cookbook">Best Indian Chinese Cookbook
I apologize for the several year late necro-post, but I'm a big fan of Indian Chinese food, and last year when I was in Bengaluru for business I hit up a few bookstores and tracked some down. If you don't want to make the trip to Blossom Bookstore (and it's worth...
Read moreThe Cookies at Dennis Park Bakery">The Cookies at Dennis Park Bakery
Butter shortbread sprinkle cookies do you have that recipe, please. Thank you Valerie Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUsing Quoc Viet Pho Base">Using Quoc Viet Pho Base
I bought a canister of Quoc Viet Cot Pho Ga at a local Asian market to make chicken pho. The recipe on the canister and the recipes I have found on the Internet all call for using the whole canister which will make several gallons of broth. Has anyuone...
Read moreHelp! Need to feed 3 teenage/young adult boys lots and FAST!">Help! Need to feed 3 teenage/young adult boys lots and FAST!
I am a mom of 3 boys. They are age 15, 16 and 24. I continue to try to have family dinners as many nights of the week as I can. They all are pretty busy with work, school, activities, etc. and often they make their...
Read moreToo Much Potato Pancake Batter! Help Please!">Too Much Potato Pancake Batter! Help Please!
Since you used cooked potatoes and not grated it should NOT turn black (raw will), cook all till 75% done. freeze single layer on greased cookie sheet, (couple hours or overnight ) then vac pack or freezer bag with most of air out and freeze for later. good for 4...
Read moreThanksgiving dinner in a vacation rental house!">Thanksgiving dinner in a vacation rental house!
I thought it was a good idea at the time when I convinced my family to rent a house for Thanksgiving weekend. But now I'm starting to panic as this requires a lot of organization. I have no idea how well equipped the kitchen is. Two of...
Read moreThanksgiving Menus 2018">Thanksgiving Menus 2018
I always look forward to reading the Thanksgiving posts each year and didn't see one started for this year yet. I am currently trying to figure out the logistics of hosting my family and squeezing in a short visit with my husband's family….smack in the middle of the day! My...
Read moreHelp me hack Ippudo's Bakudan Spicy Paste">Help me hack Ippudo's Bakudan Spicy Paste
Hi all chowhounders - not sure if I'm better off posting this here or on the Manhattan board - but we've tried to hack the recipie for Ippudo's spicy Bakudan paste and keep coming up short - I've searched online endlessly and though many people seem to like it as...
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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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