Archive for January 2019
new all clad user">new all clad user
Can I put my new all clad stainless steel pan with lid in the oven to make a pot roast? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEpiphany dinner with a Galette des Rois">Epiphany dinner with a Galette des Rois
We are having some friends over for a final holiday meal to celebrate Epiphany. I am getting a Galette des Rois and trying to decide what I should make for dinner. I originally thought beef bourguignon, but now I am thinking Mimi Thorrison's parmesan soup or Ina Garten's lentil sausage...
Read moreHow is Bread Sold">How is Bread Sold
Aside from bakery bread, how is bread packaged/sold@stores. I know it's fresh from the many brands that deliver and restock the shelves. When I pick up bread at Trader Joes, oftentimes, it hardish as if it comes out of the freezer or at least cold/above cold fridge temps at times....
Read moreFavorite new recipes of 2018">Favorite new recipes of 2018
Let's share our favorite recipes that we discovered in 2018. Mmefleiss posted a thread for 2017 after the new year last year (link included) and I thought it was useful and lots of fun, so let's do it again! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat cookbooks are you lusting after or buying these days? January edition!">What cookbooks are you lusting after or buying these days? January edition!
If I know this crowd, the fact that the holidays and the big fall-season cookbook releases have passed doesn't mean your interest in new (or new to you) cookbooks has. What's made your might-want-it agenda as we head into the new year? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGraham flour vs whole wheat flour for bread baking">Graham flour vs whole wheat flour for bread baking
Is Graham flour easier or more difficult to rise when making bread? I understand the bran part is coarser than regular whole wheat flour, but is the endosperm in Graham flour milled finer than regular whole wheat flour, or the same? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFirst Quarter 2019 Baking Cookbook of the Month Nominations">First Quarter 2019 Baking Cookbook of the Month Nominations
Welcome to the nomination thread for our baking COTM for the first quarter of 2019, January through March. Sweet, savory, bread, pastry, and any manner of treats: All are fair game. All who are interested in participating are welcome to nominate. HOW TO NOMINATE: Please type the titles of books...
Read moreTable Talk with Tanya Steel of Food Fight!">Table Talk with Tanya Steel of Food Fight!
Happy 2019, everyone! We’re super excited to host Tanya Steel in this edition of Table Talk. Tanya Steel is a global leader in the food world. She’s the Executive Director...
Read moreSoftening split peas">Softening split peas
I have mixed results on softening split peas, probably because I live at 10,500' in altitude. When they don't soften enough I put the soup in the blender until smooth. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLawry's Roasted Garlic, Substitute?">Lawry's Roasted Garlic, Substitute?
Lawry's Roasted Garlic was fantastic and is now discontinued. It was coarsely ground. Has anyone found a reasonable substitute? (Please don't simply list other roasted garlic products ... looking for something that's been found to be similar.) Thank you. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAbout Me
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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude