Archive for November 2020
baking in a Breville">baking in a Breville
I have tried muffins twice and corn bread once and the middle of all of them remains thick and almost uncooked. I have it on baking on the low rack and have allowed slightly more time. Muffins were in silicone tins and corn bread in the provided pan. Any tips...
Read moreThings to make in silicone semi-sphere molds?">Things to make in silicone semi-sphere molds?
Have you made something really delicious and interesting in these molds, sweet or savory? If so, could you please share? The ones we have are this size: https://www.amazon.com/Sphere-Silicone-Baking-Making-Chocolate/dp/B08N4K75KB/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=fat+daddy+silicone+semi+sphere&qid=1605642222&sr=8-17 I know the general range of things one makes in these molds. Just looking for specific recipes that worked very well for you. Thank...
Read moreREMINDER - Put that frozen turkey on a tray or extra bag to thaw">REMINDER - Put that frozen turkey on a tray or extra bag to thaw
I knew this, but forgot (again) this year. Don't count on your frozen turkey's wrapping to hold all moisture as it thaws. Put the wrapped bird on a rimmed tray, in a roaster or in a second sturdy, securely closed bag. You don't want to need to...
Read moreCarrot Dish">Carrot Dish
Where I live in Washington, local baby carrots are in season and delicious. We have an overload of them from our csa box. Does anyone have recipes or suggestions for what to do with them? I have made roasted carrots, carrot cake, added them to soups, etc. Thanks. Read more
Bleached tripe - how long does it last?">Bleached tripe - how long does it last?
Hello! Bought some of the white honeycomb tripe from my local butchers on Thursday, froze it yesterday - will it still be okay to eat? I read that as it's been bleached and cooked to some degree, it should be fine kept in the fridge for a few days... is...
Read moreSalmon temp">Salmon temp
We like our salmon medium but I am having a tough time figuring out what temp that is. I've read that medium is around 125˚ but when I cook it (usually in the oven) to that temp, it is overdone. Thanks for any advice. Reading More May...
Read moreTempering meat before cooking?">Tempering meat before cooking?
I haven’t thought much about it until recently, except the times when I remember taking a steak out half an hour before cooking. Talking about meat from the fridge here. At some point I put a thermometer in it and saw that very little happen in 30 minutes. I’ve done some searching...
Read moreknives, cookware, tableware, holiday gifts">knives, cookware, tableware, holiday gifts
Hi Everyone my name Kayla Kotko and I am Cutco Representative! If you don't know what Cutco is, it is a company that sells high-quality knives that last a long time and are forever guaranteed! The forever guarantee replaces any Cutco knives that are in need of repair for free...
Read morePhở broth not flavorful enough. How to fix?">Phở broth not flavorful enough. How to fix?
Also adding: the salt levels and fish sauce levels in this broth are good too, I think. So it’s not just a matter of adding more salt. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to "Cure" & Cook Unripe Cut Persimmon?">How to "Cure" & Cook Unripe Cut Persimmon?
Actually, I found a cool recipe for persimmon vinegar taken from a Japanese cookbook and shared at Mother Earth News entitled "Persimmon Vinegar Recipe", that requires both hard and soft persimmons. But it means a few weeks of fermenting, and in my small apartment I don't think I want that...
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