Archive for November 2019
Thanksgiving 2019 Menus">Thanksgiving 2019 Menus
What's on the menu this year? Are you sticking with your tried and true dishes, or are you going rogue? Are you hosting or being hosted? (It feels late to be starting this discussion, but searching didn't turn up anything.) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more2019 Standout Recipes">2019 Standout Recipes
What are your best new recipes from 2019? The ones that you loved, your family/guests raved about, and that will be in your roster for life? My favourite new recipes from 2019 (in no particular order): 1. Eric Korsch's Dill Vinaigrette https://food52.com/recipes/37034-eric-korsh-s-farm-lettuces-salad-with-dill-vinaigrette 2. Bon Appetit's Couscous Salad...
Read moreDeer bologna">Deer bologna
Hey all, I recently made my first attempt at deer-bologna. I used 50% deer and beef. It turned out OK, although there were 2 things I didn't like that I need help with. A very slight crumble when sliced and a thin layer of fat on the surface plus slightly...
Read moreWhey lacto-ferment to preserve mayo?">Whey lacto-ferment to preserve mayo?
Hi, I've finally started making my own mayo (bog knows why I waited until this year), and several of the recipes I've reviewed mention that by mixing in a tablespoon of whey after blending and leaving it on the counter for ~ 12 hours to ferment, the whey fermentation will...
Read moreHelp me with a menu for a smoked Thanksgiving turkey!">Help me with a menu for a smoked Thanksgiving turkey!
Have you checked out Cooklist? They have a pretty cool Thanksgiving meal planner. It's a free app Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp me with a menu for a smoke Thanksgiving turkey!">Help me with a menu for a smoke Thanksgiving turkey!
My small family does our own Thanksgiving (just us and our two children!)... It is one of the only holidays we are alone. We live in Austin. I am thinking this year we may smoke the turkey. I want to do a traditional menu with a twist and give it...
Read moreWhen to add herbs for vegetable stock?">When to add herbs for vegetable stock?
I agree with Tim, but I never salt stock until I am using it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhen to add herbs for vegetable stock">When to add herbs for vegetable stock
So I making a stock, or maybe it’s a broth, with some leftover vegetable that I have. I don’t really know if it’s a vegetable stock or broth? It has carrots celery onions tomato, and some asparagus stems. I also have, but haven’t yet put in, parsley and dill. I...
Read more6 inch cheesecakes">6 inch cheesecakes
I have the recipe down, I am just curious about cooking time. I want to bake two 6 -inch cheesecakes at the same time! Any ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePretty good pulled pork in oven recipe">Pretty good pulled pork in oven recipe
I live in a condo/townhome complex with zero access to an outdoor patio or back yard where most people would keep their grills and smokers, and yet I still crave pulled pork on a regular basis, what's a man to do? Find an easy, but tasty, recipe for a...
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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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