Archive for June 2019
Cooking with tobacco?">Cooking with tobacco?
You do not use cigarette tobacco. Which you're going to do is you're going to use cigar or pipe tobacco and are going to seap the natural oils from the tobacco. Also the nicotine is natural it is not a lab or pharmaceutical nicotine that is in cigarettes. Read more
Brisket logistics">Brisket logistics
I am planning to smoke a brisket for my son’s graduation party Sat but have a few logistical issues. Plan was to do a rub and cook in a makeshift smoker (big barrel-style grill with indirect heat and hickory chips) for about 6-8 hrs, but... 1) I have to be away...
Read morehow do you unmold a tart without removable bottom?">how do you unmold a tart without removable bottom?
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Read moreHome Cooking Aluminum Foil">Home Cooking Aluminum Foil
Whats Up guys? New brand of aluminum foil is in the market. with the cutter blade on the box. This Aluminum Foil is strength and quality you can count on for cooking delicious meals with easy clean up. Perfect for roasting and baking. Sun wrap Aluminum foil Handles both extreme...
Read moreEdibles?">Edibles?
I live in a state where they are legal. Are we allowed to discuss here? I have no experience using them in dishes. Any thoughts, recipes, ...? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGrits for a crowd...">Grits for a crowd...
My question - I am cooking cheesy grits for 30. I have a 48 cup soup pot or 2 dutch ovens with about 15 cup capacity each (2/3rd full). The question is ... is there a limit to how much grits can be made in a single pot? Does a...
Read moreSephardic chickpea dish with sauce made of sautéed bread?">Sephardic chickpea dish with sauce made of sautéed bread?
Just for reference, The very yummy looking recipe 1 jar (c.500g or 18 ounces) chickpeas 1 large bag (c.300 grams/10 ounces) fresh spinach, washed 3x & dried 2 thick day old white bread (sourdough best) crusts removed, cut into cubes 15 blanched unsalted almonds ¼ cup pure (cherry) tomato sauce 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tbsps Sherry...
Read moreDish of the Month VOTING, July 2019">Dish of the Month VOTING, July 2019
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Read moreTable Talk with Chef Anita Lo: LGBTQ+ Pride Edition">Table Talk with Chef Anita Lo: LGBTQ+ Pride Edition
To list ALL of Chef Anita Lo's awards and credentials would take quite a bit of time as the celebrated Chinese-American chef from Birmingham Michigan has a culinary resume to rival anyone in the industry. Her contemporary American restaurant Anissa, operated for 17 years in New York's West Village earning...
Read moreIce creams; popsicles; and other sweet, frozen treats 2019">Ice creams; popsicles; and other sweet, frozen treats 2019
hi everyone, what kind of ice cream are you making for 2019? I know that I can't wait to make DL's malted milk ball ice cream from The Perfect Scoop - a favorite from 2018 - and some strawberry ice cream with my strawberry bounty. What are you...
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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