Archive for March 2019
white miso powder">white miso powder
My favorite salmon rub is from Urban Accents. But it's not available (they won't say if it is discontinued or just out of stock) So, wanting to make my own. The primary ingredient is white miso powder. But after some online searching, the only source I can find comes in a...
Read moreLast night's eats - Veal Saltimbocca alla Milanese">Last night's eats - Veal Saltimbocca alla Milanese
This weekend is my mother's birthday so with that in mind I made her a family favorite, veal saltimbocca alla milanese. Tonight we are having steaks with potatoes and red wine reduction! Yum. Here's some photos of everything I cooked and assembled last night. Would love some feedback on it...
Read moreMary Berry's florentines">Mary Berry's florentines
I made these yesterday and they are delicious but spread like crazy. I know that's supposed to happen but 8 cookies became a unicookie on the baking sheet. I intervened twice to nudge them into individual circles but going forward don't want to have to do this. ...
Read moreFresh Peppercorns Philadelphia">Fresh Peppercorns Philadelphia
I am trying to find fresh peppercorns to buy in Philadelphia. Any ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreVirgin Olive Oil from California?">Virgin Olive Oil from California?
Hi, I am looking for virgin olive oil from California. I am not looking for EVOO, but one level down. Needs to be produced by mechanical means, not refined. I am trying to make a blend for general cooking purposes, something like 80% canola oil and 20% VOO. Do not...
Read morerecipe needed. Jing Gao 镜糕">recipe needed. Jing Gao 镜糕
There is a YouTube channel called Magic Ingredients — she has a video for making Jing-gao. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNeed suggestions - baking for event">Need suggestions - baking for event
I will be baking for an event of 300-400 people for the 8 AM opening lecture. Whatever I bake needs to be made in advance and frozen, and defrosted day before or morning of. It's unclear whether I will have any facilities for last minute bake on site, and we...
Read moreWarming shelf help!">Warming shelf help!
In our last house we had a warming shelf above our range and loved it. In our new house we are redoing the kitchen and looking for a warming shelf. I can't seem to find where to buy one of these shelves. Anyone know where I can...
Read moreButtermilk Pancakes with Orange Ricotta and Macerated Blackberries">Buttermilk Pancakes with Orange Ricotta and Macerated Blackberries
To use this recipe, you'll need a Cinder Grill, which you can purchase here: https://www.cindergrill.com/ This recipe demonstrates the versatility of the Cinder. Cinder’s sophisticated temperature control makes cooking perfect, fluffy pancakes a walk in the park. Cook pancakes evenly using the Cinder Grill at 400°F. Use your...
Read moreCooking a Tomahawk for the first time...">Cooking a Tomahawk for the first time...
Hey ya'll so this Saturday is my mother's birthday and she told me she wanted a steak. Originally, she wanted a bacon wrapped filet with red wine sauce but we went to pick out some steaks and she saw some Tomahawks and fell in love... we got them. So Tomahawks...
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