Archive for June 2020
What quality of vinegar to use in salads?">What quality of vinegar to use in salads?
My understanding is that you should use your best quality olive oil and honey for salads, but only mid-range quality vinegar. Is this correct? The highest quality balsamic vinegar is aged 25+ years and costs US$200+ for a small bottle, but this is an apertif savored by itself alone or on...
Read moreHow to keep kale in airtight bags from getting soggy in refrigerator">How to keep kale in airtight bags from getting soggy in refrigerator
There's an amazing Singapore urban farming company called Sustenir that supplies airtight, prewashed 125g bags of kale with the stems on to the Cold Storage grocery across the street from me. I have been eating kale salad every day, having found good sources of olive oil and vinegar plus cherry...
Read morecompagni di viaggio">compagni di viaggio
trova il tuo compagno di viaggio" if you go at the end of pdf you will be able to see "short desc: Trova il tuo compagno di viaggio. Website: https://bachecadeiviaggiatori.it Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBaking question: Quick question re making canele (cannele)">Baking question: Quick question re making canele (cannele)
Hi I tried baking cannele for the first time recently in silicone molds using Jacques Pepin's recipe from Chez Jacques. I thought it turned out great and want to now proceed to trying them in copper molds. I would like to use the Pepin recipe again since I was very...
Read moreJapanese Laminated Polyvinyl Acetate / Polyethylene Cutting boards">Japanese Laminated Polyvinyl Acetate / Polyethylene Cutting boards
Glad you found something you like. But not for me. I prefer wood. The world really doesn't need any more plastic. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreJapaneae Laminated Polyvinyl Acetate / Polyethylene Cutting boards">Japaneae Laminated Polyvinyl Acetate / Polyethylene Cutting boards
I had a lot of experience with all sorts of cutting boards. From very high end end grain to sani tuff to plastic to bamboo to anything and everything in between. I settled on these Laminated Japanese ones made from Polyvinyl Acetate / Polyethylene. They feel kinda a mix...
Read moremake a cooking recipe slideshow video for instagram,facebook">make a cooking recipe slideshow video for instagram,facebook
Please Just provide me with a list (ingredients) of the dish you would like me to make a step by step slide show video for and let me work my magic! My slideshow videos are loved and used by food bloggers for their websites from around the world!!! Check my servive here...
Read moreMust I refrigerate fried chicken of the woods mushrooms?">Must I refrigerate fried chicken of the woods mushrooms?
I battered & fried some chicken of the woods mushrooms last night but forgot the leftovers in the oven overnight. It's a very dry mushroom - certainly dryer than cornbread - so I wonder if they're fine to eat? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLooking for perfect vinaigrette for kale salad">Looking for perfect vinaigrette for kale salad
This is probably not what you are looking for, but I adore this dressing made with roasted peanut oil over kale salad. http://kitchenfiddler.blogspot.com/2013/03/kale-salad-with-peanut-vinaigrette-la.html Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLooking for perfect vinagrette for kale salad">Looking for perfect vinagrette for kale salad
HI - The NYTimes recipe was too oily and not enough flavor. It was also too bitter with the kale. Would love recommendations to go with a simple kale salad. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAbout Me
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