Archive for January 2019
Bought too much food and groceries, need help on how to deal with it">Bought too much food and groceries, need help on how to deal with it
Hi, its summer here in Sydney and I have way too much food in my fridge. The weather is getting too hot so I do my cooking at night but forget about it only to end up eating out all the time after uni class. I have a huge Spanish...
Read moreToo much food, feeling overwhelmed, need help on how to deal with it">Too much food, feeling overwhelmed, need help on how to deal with it
Hi, its summer here in Sydney and I have way too much food in my fridge. The weather is getting too hot so I do my cooking at night but forget about it only to end up eating out all the time after uni class. I have a huge Spanish...
Read more3 Top Foods to Try in 2019">3 Top Foods to Try in 2019
Now keep in mind, this is just MY list. Out of all the trends I researched and found, these are the 10 things that I'm excited to try and potentially incorporate into my diet on a regular basis going forward. I'm definitely not saying you have to try them all,...
Read moreRules for par-boiling meat">Rules for par-boiling meat
So let's start with the Why. If you want the meat flavor in the water (for broth, stew), start with cold water. For stewing or braising, brown the meat first in a bit of oil before adding cold water. Cold liquid (water, wine, vinegar) is going to release the flavorful...
Read moreNew York Style Cornbread from whole foods">New York Style Cornbread from whole foods
Hi Gallogirl, I just joined Chowhound. Were you able to obtain the recipe for WF Cornbread with apples and apple juice. I just had it this weekend and it is the Best!!! Thank you for your time!! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLand O Lakes European butter, anyone tried?">Land O Lakes European butter, anyone tried?
I bought some and baked cc cookies w/ it. They got significantly brown in 10 minutes vs 12 minutes at 350 so I pulled them out. They looked like they were going to burn and was surprised at how brown the cookies got and they spread more resulting...
Read moreBaked goods to mail">Baked goods to mail
Looking for any favorite recipes for baked goods that travel well. My poor aunt was just diagnosed with breast cancer and I wanted to mail her a gift. I was thinking maybe a bag of Stumptown coffee beans and biscotti (looking at Giada's holiday recipe). I love Katherine Yang's chocolate...
Read morePyrex pie plate, use for other baking?">Pyrex pie plate, use for other baking?
I just got 2 pyrex glass pie plates as a gift and I don't make pies. Can I use them for making other things? I'm not much of the chef. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDish of the Month - Voting, February 2019">Dish of the Month - Voting, February 2019
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Read moreWeekly Menu Planning – February 2019">Weekly Menu Planning – February 2019
Let’s use this thread to share concise weekly dinner menus for each week in February. It's helpful if you can include your location and how many people you are feeding. Links to recipes are always appreciated, and sources help. Will you be hosting a party? Cooking with love (and chocolate!)...
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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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude