Archive for December 2020
Pickles from the Garden">Pickles from the Garden
Anyone else enjoy fresh from the garden pickles? I mix it up a bit and generally do quick pickles. I love adding onion flowers and fresh herbs. If it comes from the garden lets see it... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRekindling love of cooking – what’s your favorite broccoli soup??">Rekindling love of cooking – what’s your favorite broccoli soup??
Hi dear Chowies, So I recently had a big trauma, my apartment burned in a fire and I had to move, and I’m in a place where the kitchen just doesn’t feel like home. It’s OK and everything is fine, but I find myself getting a lot of takeout, and I...
Read moreHelp! Need recipe for Moravian/Gingerbread rolled cookies">Help! Need recipe for Moravian/Gingerbread rolled cookies
I can't find my childhood recipe. It starts by boiling molasses, adding butter, brown sugar, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and flour. No eggs, from what I recall. It makes a stiff dough, perfect for rolling thin, baking, and decorating with icing. I think the recipe may have...
Read moreFirst attempt of an authentic Malaysian Kari Ayam ( Curry Chicken )">First attempt of an authentic Malaysian Kari Ayam ( Curry Chicken )
So COLD outside and so much time to spare lead me to....... My attempt of creating an authentic Malaysian Kari Ayam ( Curry Chicken ) by first making a curry paste using regular Curry powder, Chili, Garlic, Shallots, Ginger, Lemongrass, Galangal, Tumeric and Candlenut. Sauteed Free Range Chicken and Potato in...
Read moreSt Louis Style Cheesecake">St Louis Style Cheesecake
Hey guys I need some help! So I'm going to be making a cranberry orange cheesecake for christmas this year, amd I'm combining several different recipes into one to tailor to my own taste. Anyway, my base cheesecake recipe is a St Louis style cheesecake, which I know...
Read moreSearching for a cranberry quick bread with no orange juice">Searching for a cranberry quick bread with no orange juice
I could kick myself. Last week I made a new recipe found online for cranberry quick bread which turned out quite well, but I accidentally through it away and can't find it again! What I remember about it: called for milk soured with vinegar, one cup cranberries cut in...
Read moreISO candy for holiday boxes">ISO candy for holiday boxes
For years I have made candied lemon, orange and grapefruit rind, almond buttercrunch and white chocolate craisin pistachio bark for my holiday boxes. The lemon rinds are a PITA and have decided that for next year I will not make them. I figure while you people are making holiday candies...
Read moreJanuary 2021 Cookbook of the Month VOTING">January 2021 Cookbook of the Month VOTING
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Read moreHomemade lox -- questions and advice!">Homemade lox -- questions and advice!
This winter holiday season I'd like to make my own lox or gravlax. I've never done it before. I was inspired by the NY Times gravlax recipe, which seems easy enough. But I'm wondering if folks have better ideas. Here are some questions: 1. Where should I buy the fish and...
Read moreNew Here, in California">New Here, in California
My name is Ryan, I am an avid Gardener and wannabe chef. I eat out my garden so I spend a lot of time finding the best tasting varieties... if I wanted water flavor in abundance It's cheaper at the store. And I use Zero poison ever... not even the...
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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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude