Archive for March 2021
Corn on the Cob Source">Corn on the Cob Source
I saw corn on the cob in a vegetable bin at a local grocery store Tuesday. Where would this be coming from @ this time of the year? South America? They generally have peeled corn in the produce section in a 4-5 piece tray pack but we generally don't see...
Read moreRecommended lemon juice to water ratio when making lemonade">Recommended lemon juice to water ratio when making lemonade
A lot of recipes I see call for lemon quantity but this can very relative as some lemons differ in weight/size, thus yielding different amounts of lemon juice. For instance, if I wanted to make a half gallon's worth of lemonade, what would be a recommended ratio of lemons to...
Read moreAPRIL 2021 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS">APRIL 2021 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS
Good morning, Cookbook of the Month community! It's time to consider what we would like to cook together as (for many of us) spring arrives. Which books and sources appeal to us for April? Please nominate as many cookbooks, cooking blogs, or cooking websites as you like, and CAPITALIZE THE TITLE...
Read moreAn iconic, traditional Cantonese soup, seldom found in restaurants">An iconic, traditional Cantonese soup, seldom found in restaurants
To combat the winter dryness, time to make another iconic, traditional Cantonese soup to sooth the system!....one that is rarely found in restaurants! " WINTER MELON SOUP with free-range chicken, Chinese Jinhua Ham, fresh Conch meat, sun-dried Scallops and a mixture of fresh Winter bamboo shoots and dehydrated Shanghainese ' Bin-Jim...
Read moreGolden Ox Chicago">Golden Ox Chicago
Not The Golden Ox but from another old Chicago German Restaurant. http://lostrecipesfound.com/zwiebelfleisch-red-star-inn/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFried rice - the simple great tasting daily dish">Fried rice - the simple great tasting daily dish
How do you make your fried rice ? I’m a fan. I make fried rice 1-2 times a month. It’s a mainstay for me now. I start out by cooking the rice in the early afternoon. Then let it rest. In the evening I prep my vegetables, dice them up and...
Read moreMeatballs ........................">Meatballs ........................
Meatballs, how do you prepare them before they go for a long swim in a tomato sauce, brown gravy or other favorite sauce? Sautéed Baked Raw Do you use different types of ground meat? or make Seafood (yes seafood, cod meatballs - WOW) or Eggplant (one of my fav forms of a ball) Other ingredients ? Do you use...
Read moreMaking tacos at home - what's your go-to combo?">Making tacos at home - what's your go-to combo?
I think we can all agree that the tacos we make at home are different than what we would get when we go out to our local taco truck or hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant, but they can be just as good. What is your go-to recipe or combination for making tacos...
Read moreBeef stew for Instant Pot">Beef stew for Instant Pot
Up to this point I have always used my pressure cooker for my beef stew but since I am now the recipient of an instant pot I was going to try that. Does anyone have a good recipe that like to share. Thank you Reading More May...
Read moreTAGINE - Home Cooking Dish of the Month, January 2019">TAGINE - Home Cooking Dish of the Month, January 2019
I was inspired to make this delicious tagine again by the thread about food lingering post-COVID. After reading my comments, I added some olives to the recipe, which was a lovely addition (though not necessary). This recipe is infinitely adaptable. 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 ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude