Archive for April 2020
Question about differences between artichoke varieties">Question about differences between artichoke varieties
Hello everyone, A few years ago, I had this amazing artichoke soup, it was the first time I've ever tasted an artichoke and I was blown away by how delicious it was. I immediately bought a few bulbs from my grocery store without even knowing how to prepare them and needless...
Read moreSteaming self rising flour batter">Steaming self rising flour batter
I have a full sack of Aunt Jemima's and do not want to make pancakes.I'm craving for a steamed sweet sort of cake. I have some sugar,a bit of molasses and various extracts as well as a few eggs ...
Read moreBeans that are not sweet">Beans that are not sweet
I want to make some kind of beans today and I’m looking for a recipe that isn’t super sweet. Prefer something saucy with lots of flavour, but not overly spicy. I have all these neat dried beans - soldier beans, Jacobs cattle, pintos, Mexican pink, flageolets, black beans - would...
Read moreLeftover Gyro meat....creative uses?">Leftover Gyro meat....creative uses?
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Read moreNew to Chowhound">New to Chowhound
Hi! I'm so exited to have found this community. I've been driving my husband nuts talking about recipes, kitchen experiments, flavors, meals, baking, and food in general. I had to find another outlet. Hahaha. Can't wait to dive into some conversations here with people who are as passionate and excited...
Read moreSourdough Starter not rising and hardly any bubbles">Sourdough Starter not rising and hardly any bubbles
I purchased a sourdough starter in 2019, which I never used, and was a month expired. The quarantine had just started so I thought I would still try it. I also figured I would try one from scratch using the method with rye flour and unsweetened pineapple juice. I put...
Read moreMay 2020 COTM: Voting">May 2020 COTM: Voting
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Read moreWhat the heck is this pan for?">What the heck is this pan for?
hi, I inherited this pan (actually 2 of them, see photo) from someone who is no longer around to explain what they are for. It's kind of like a tart pan, but the middle has a very pronounced lift, which seems to defeat the purpose of having a filling. The...
Read moreReplacing all my pots & pans">Replacing all my pots & pans
I am about to replace my entire range of non-descript disk stainless steel gear because it is coming to the end of its natural life after 25 years (delaminated bases, tired of gas burn rings up the side of the saucepans etc), plus I never liked that the handles...
Read moreExperiences with bulk buttermilk powder">Experiences with bulk buttermilk powder
I've used SACO buttermilk in the past, but for some years now have used Kate's. With all that's going on I haven't had buttermilk for a while, but while ordering some other baking supplies I impulsively ordered some bulk powdered buttermilk. I got it the other day, and it looks different...
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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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