Archive for October 2019
A Simple Stock-Simmering Question . . .">A Simple Stock-Simmering Question . . .
Not sure about this: "Everything that's not water will essentially remain in the stock, be it flavour, fat, gelatin, or whatever nutrients are left over after a long simmer. " Why then can you smell the stock cooking in the next room? I don't have any scientific basis for the above,...
Read moreWhere can I find soft Chorizo in Montreal?">Where can I find soft Chorizo in Montreal?
I am looking for soft spanish chorizo. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreInternal Temperature of Baked Goods">Internal Temperature of Baked Goods
The link doesn't seem to work. Here is the link, for anyone interested: https://therationalkitchen.com/temperatures-of-baked-goods-infographic/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more36 inch Induction Cooktop with Knobs">36 inch Induction Cooktop with Knobs
Hi, I am going to be starting a kitchen remodel shortly. I have decided to move to induction after cooking on electric for 40 years. I want an induction with knob controls. I have only found a few - those being Frigidaire, Viking, Blue Star, and Bertazzoni....
Read moreStoring watermelon in refrigerator using aluminum foil">Storing watermelon in refrigerator using aluminum foil
Can I wrap fresh watermelon in aluminum foil I do not have any plastic wrap but I do have wax paper Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRecommendation on a French Cookbook">Recommendation on a French Cookbook
So many options! But a great place to start might be Dorie Greenspan's Around My French Table. Excellent recipes, really carefully written, lots of notes. My volume is broken in the spine so many places! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp finding lost recipe">Help finding lost recipe
Krista of Drawn with Character? http://cookieswithcharacter.blogspot.com/2014/03/simple-baby-chick-in-bunny-costume.html ETA: Never mind, she is too young for '25 years ago" Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYour vote for best jarred salsa?">Your vote for best jarred salsa?
I usually buy the Rick Bayless Frontera salsa, but wondering if people have other recommendations. Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking Sprouted Brown Rice">Cooking Sprouted Brown Rice
Hey! I just got a packet of sprouted brown rice and on the package, it says it takes 25 mins to cook but in my experience, brown rice never cooks to the package directions. How long would you say 1/4 cup of brown rice takes to cook (And what would...
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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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