Archive for November 2018
Candy making workshops">Candy making workshops
Does anyone have a favorite candy making workshop or book? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSoaking dried great Northern beans">Soaking dried great Northern beans
When I read years ago that soaking thick skinned dried beans shortens the cook time only 15 to 30 minutes, I have skipped soaking with good results. I used them in stew & chili dishes where it didn’t matter if the skins were split and some were a little...
Read moreA Basic, Everyday Wine for Italian Pasta Dishes?">A Basic, Everyday Wine for Italian Pasta Dishes?
I don't drink and know nothing about wines. I'd like to know a basic, everyday wine I can use for deglazing and for Italian pasta dishes that I can find in neighborhood grocery stores. I've looked and saw big jug of "table wine" and I've read in Google that Chiati...
Read moreHide the Swiss">Hide the Swiss
What if you did something like this - e.g. cut into chunks and fry, then serve with marinara? https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/fried-macaroni-and-cheese-123439 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYour favorite no-bake Christmas cookies?">Your favorite no-bake Christmas cookies?
I find myself without a working oven for the time being, and won't be able to get a repair done until after the end of the year. I figured I could still do my traditional bourbon balls, since they don't need to be baked, but I also know...
Read moreTreacle tart recipe questions">Treacle tart recipe questions
been researching recipes to try out baking a treacle tart for the first time. came across some interesting suggestions that made sense and sounded appealing, but aren't necessarily traditional. I am not opposed to being a little unorthodox, but also don't want to go so far ff the reservation' that it's...
Read moreSous vide vacuum packed food in package?">Sous vide vacuum packed food in package?
I ordered some D'artagnan magret duck breasts which will be vacuum packed. Is it safe to sous vide them in the packaging? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more[ask] Tori Paitan">[ask] Tori Paitan
hello, anyone had any experience in making tori paitan? im trying to learn to make one myself. would appreciate any knowledge anyone can shares. =] Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePatch crack on baked pie shell?">Patch crack on baked pie shell?
My baked pie shell using Christopher Kimball’s no shrink recipe is as beautifully high sided as usual. However, this one developed a 4-inch Longitudinal crack along the side. The pecan-bourbon-chocolate chunk filling is thin and I’d like to fill the crust up to the brim. I am concerned that when...
Read moreLeggs Seasonings?">Leggs Seasonings?
https://aclegg.com/our-products/ I searched this site and didn't see any results. A southern relation of mine who likes to cook was telling me about Leggs spice mixes. He said they are very popular with outdoorsmen who use them for game sausages, jerky etc. I'm interested in their blends for making breakfast sausage &...
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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