Archive for January 2020
Warm spices in Italian tomato sauce?">Warm spices in Italian tomato sauce?
There's an old school "red" Italian restaurant nearby who have been in business for over forty years. I love their baked manicotti and order it often as well as their eggplant parmesan. They use a spice in their tomato sauce that has a Caribbean or Middle Eastern flavor. I...
Read moreHuh???? Does this King Arthur salt really improve yeast breads????">Huh???? Does this King Arthur salt really improve yeast breads????
Just saw this product from King Arthur, which they say "helps feed yeast in a rising loaf." Does anyone know if this really does make a difference in the finished loaf of bread? Thanks! https://shop.kingarthurflour.com/items/artisan-bread-salt-16-oz?go=EM200101B_P&trk_msg=GL6MG5HPKVI4DAT09DBLR5SO4G&trk_contact=RHTSO1F1AISVO1U5F80OFQKR58&trk_s&utm_source=ltk_master&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Artisan+Bread+Salt&utm_campaign=EM-200101&utm_content=botm-sandwich-ciabatta-pa Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBeef tender - which cooking method do you prefer?">Beef tender - which cooking method do you prefer?
Low and slow or high heat? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDairy-free Carb-ish (rice, pasta, grain) dish for a buffet?">Dairy-free Carb-ish (rice, pasta, grain) dish for a buffet?
Having about 20-25 people for a party, and looking for a dish that can work as a substantial main/side for my vegetarian friends - so rice, pasta, grain. But I also want it to be dairy free (all my good party pastas have cheese). For the past few years I've...
Read moreLexington KY pimento cheese">Lexington KY pimento cheese
Ok Lexington cooks. You have an outstanding pimento cheese from a market called the Mouse Trap. My SIL brings it as a treat every time she travels to see family and friends. I’d like to try to replicate the spread. Any guess to see what the secret ingredients are? Mayonnaise...
Read moreRecipe hack for Bones Atlanta Steakhouse house salad">Recipe hack for Bones Atlanta Steakhouse house salad
I would love a recipe for Bone's house salad. Anyone out there have one? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat are you baking? January 2020 Edition">What are you baking? January 2020 Edition
New year, new bakes :) What you got in the oven? Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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