Archive for February 2019
Home Cooking Dish of the Month: Nominations for March 2019">Home Cooking Dish of the Month: Nominations for March 2019
Since International Waffle Day falls in March, I'm going to jump right in with a nomination for... WAFFLES Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat would you do with these three dried chilis?">What would you do with these three dried chilis?
I bought Ole Mission Dried Chili Pepper 3 Pack - Ancho, Guajillo & Arbol, assuming that their website would have recipes that would use all three, probably some type of chili (although I also make mole & enchilada sauce). I looked at several of their recipes but the only one...
Read moreplease help with rice pudding recipe">please help with rice pudding recipe
Right away what jumped out at me was the soy milk. It's been my experience that certain types of milk will profoundly affect the texture, consistency, and, basically, the overall edibility (is that a word?!?) of the pudding. In general, all puddings (rice, included!!!) set better and are therefore much...
Read moreHow long does chicken-fat-cooked veggies last in fridge?">How long does chicken-fat-cooked veggies last in fridge?
That was weird- I meant to write something longer :) I just made some schmaltz-cooked spinach and I realized, I dont know how long it would last in the fridge. I know chicken is iffy to keep for too long, but I googled and saw a lot of results that schmaltz...
Read moreNeed recipe for Vegetable Torta from Queer Eye For the Straight Guy">Need recipe for Vegetable Torta from Queer Eye For the Straight Guy
Love this recipe and use it all the time. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFresh sorrel leaves near Pasadena area">Fresh sorrel leaves near Pasadena area
Anyone knows where to find fresh sorrel leaves near Pasadena area? I need it for the soup. I checked with farmers markets, sprouts, Whole Foods and nobody even heard of this grass. Someone mentioned that Asian markets have them. Do you know the name they use? I asked in many...
Read moreMarch 2019 Cookbook of the Month VOTING">March 2019 Cookbook of the Month VOTING
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Read moreCheese storage ??">Cheese storage ??
I have some Colby Jack cheese sticks that I put in the side of the fridge. The fridge is at 38 degrees but I’m wondering if this part gets a little warmer. Should I continue to store it here? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooked shredded chicken safe to eat?">Cooked shredded chicken safe to eat?
I went to Byerly’s to pick up some shredded rotisserie chicken for a recipe. It was precooked and they had it in a cooler but there was a thermometer in the cooler and it read 45 degrees. I knows this lies in the danger zone. Is it safe to eat?...
Read moreI would like to know what brand of Marsala wine you use for your Chicken Marsala?">I would like to know what brand of Marsala wine you use for your Chicken Marsala?
I love Chicken Marsala but am not familiar with Marsala and would appreciate any suggestion you could give me on your preferred Marsala wine for cooking this dish. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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