Archive for December 2018
Where to get dried New Mexico chilis">Where to get dried New Mexico chilis
I made a recipe that called for dried guajillo and New Mexico chilis. I found guajillos no problem. I went to several stores, including stores with a lot of international stuff, and couldn't find New Mexico dried chilis. I substituted Anchos, and the dish came out good,...
Read moreGive me your best french toast and pancake recipes">Give me your best french toast and pancake recipes
trying to decide which one to make for a day inside brunch. Needs to pair well with fruit and mimosas Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGâteau au yaourt sans œufs">Gâteau au yaourt sans œufs
Voici comment préparer un délicieux gâteau au yaourt sans œuf : Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morewhat to do with callebaut 'chips'?">what to do with callebaut 'chips'?
"Chips" are indeed different than "callets." Chips have a lower fat content to help them hold their shape in cookies (or other items like that.) Callets are just small, regular chocolate. I like callebaut, but also other chocolates. Sharffen berger is good, too...more smokey or something. A chocolate maker near...
Read morePreserving lemons - a question">Preserving lemons - a question
I've got some jars of preserved lemons that I assembled. They have been sitting on my counter now, soaking in salty lemon juice for about three weeks. Assume they're now "ready" to give as gifts? They can just sit in their salty lemony water, and folks...
Read moreA Question regarding Hawaij Spice Mix">A Question regarding Hawaij Spice Mix
Have read that Hawaij Spice Mix can be used to make Curry-style dishes and am curious to know what are the closest Curry dishes it can be compared to? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp me make a Menu for my Birthday week">Help me make a Menu for my Birthday week
I will be having a birthday week with the guy I am dating. We are getting an Airbnb apt so it will have a kitchen and I need ideas for breakfast lunch and dinners. it will be 7 days. He loves all sorts of food like I do. He...
Read moreInvolving your child with life activity at home.">Involving your child with life activity at home.
Cooking is one of the best ways to involve your child in a group activity at home. Cooking will allow your young learner to learn about nutrition and groceries. Children will also learn basic cooking skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. Children learn by touching,...
Read moreRefocused Cooking leads to Sitram">Refocused Cooking leads to Sitram
I have adopted a new cooking approach with emphasis on whole, minimally processed fats, proteins & veggies. In sum, boiling, baking, & deep frying are replaced with braising, broiling, smoking & searing [More French than American]. But the old cookware couldn’t take or deliver the heat [literally]! Months back, I...
Read moreBeginner. Help? Chicken wrapped in bacon?">Beginner. Help? Chicken wrapped in bacon?
Hi all, I am really confused as to how to do this. I need to bring chicken, either bites or tenders, wrapped in bacon to an event next Friday night. I'm afraid if I wrap the bacon around the chicken and then just bake it the bacon isn't going to get...
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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