Archive for April 2019
How to make an egg patty?">How to make an egg patty?
Y'all's directions are wack. Lightly grease any used can WITHOUT bottom cut out. Fill can with beat egg, leaving eighth inch per egg. Lidded low boil until top center of egg mass is firm. Slice as needed. If you use a regular veggie can, this creates an egg loaf. Add spices during...
Read morescience or superstition?">science or superstition?
Some old recipes specify the use of a silver fork in food prep: beating egg whites; beating whole eggs; mixing eggs, water and sugar; scoring a cucumber; scoring peaches; testing the consistency of boiling syrup; testing whether pears are cooked.... Was the aim to avoid some interaction between these foods...
Read moreA sprig of rosemary">A sprig of rosemary
When a recipe calls for a sprig of rosemary to be used as in a marinade, do you take the leaves off the stem or just put the whole sprig in? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSushi rice question">Sushi rice question
I make my own sushi every once in a while, and I make it as soon as the rice cools. But I need to make some California rolls for a teacher dinner, but I work all day. Can I make my sushi rice in the morning and then come home...
Read moreIs expired parmesan block still safe to eat?">Is expired parmesan block still safe to eat?
Hi I bought a wedge of Italian imported parmesan cheese that was vacuum packed and only use only a quarter of it. I ziplock the rest and put it back in my fridge. It's been 3 months past the official expiration date but I don't see any visible mould on...
Read moreFresh home cured bacon">Fresh home cured bacon
This is a project that I just finished up and OMG is it amazing... I'm not sure I will ever buy commercial bacon again! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCarbonara Day - April 6, 2019">Carbonara Day - April 6, 2019
Gambero Rosso has announced the third annual edition of #CarbonaraDay for Saturday, April 6, 2019. What's your version of this iconic dish? Please post a photo here if you make it this weekend. http://gamberorosso.magnewsemail.com/nl/link?c=9j4k&d=157&h=394o46bn2p9c0e90vl2jui30qg&i=733&iw=1&n=od&p=H118680542&s=wv&sn=od Here are some older discussions for inspiration and recipes: https://www.chowhound.com/post/carbonara-837990 https://www.chowhound.com/post/spaghetti-carbonara-april-2013-cooks-illustrated-897690 https://www.chowhound.com/post/pasta-carbonara-580453 https://www.chowhound.com/post/carbonara-recipe-497754 https://www.chowhound.com/post/spaghetti-alla-carbonara-613228 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat are you baking these days? April 2019 edition!">What are you baking these days? April 2019 edition!
Thanks! And yes, lol...I tried pointing that out (especially because he had *three* muffins yesterday!) He says the cake would have made him feel less healthy because of the buttercream... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGoing to a Pot Luck">Going to a Pot Luck
We've been invited to a casual evening with friends. There will be around 16 people. The Hostess is providing chicken and broccoli casseroles and a salad. People have offered to bring the following so far: Veggie tray Guacamole Smoked salmon & crackers Corned Beef ball Chocolate dipped strawberries Chocolate peanut butter squares Bit of an odd...
Read moreSauces for Sliders">Sauces for Sliders
Hi everyone, My partner's birthday is coming up and I want to make him a good birthday dinner. He's not a fancy guy but loves loves loves sauces. My thought was to make a bunch of mini sliders (some fish, some beef and some chicken, think meatball sized) with...
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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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