Archive for May 2021
JUNE 2021 Cookbook of the Month - NOMINATIONS">JUNE 2021 Cookbook of the Month - NOMINATIONS
Time to kick off our nomination period for June. Maybe something produce-forward as we head into summer? Or maybe we'd like to visit (virutally) a new locale and explore a new cuisine? To nominate, comment with the title of the book in ALL CAPS. Nominations that are not in all caps...
Read moreWhat else can I add to a curried chickpea stew for texture?">What else can I add to a curried chickpea stew for texture?
Depends on what else is in your stew, but cauliflower and/or eggplant are always good options. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSeafood Batter, Eggs or No Eggs?">Seafood Batter, Eggs or No Eggs?
Some batters for deep frying seafood have eggs in them, others don't. I currently use equal parts all-purpose and rice flour, baking powder, beer or club soda or both salt & pepper, maybe some Old Bay. I like a very crispy (one Hound described it perfectly as "shattery") coating. Would...
Read moreMatt Martinez's Steakhouse Recipe - Revisited">Matt Martinez's Steakhouse Recipe - Revisited
Hi! I saw a post from 2013 about this recipe from the 1990's in the Dallas newspaper and thought I'd put it up here again, in case someone didn't get it. I have typed it as it was written in the newspaper (which article I still have), but...
Read moreTuscan Beef recipe (split from Epicurious to Stop Publishing Beef Recipes thread)">Tuscan Beef recipe (split from Epicurious to Stop Publishing Beef Recipes thread)
Not needing to brown to get a good result is a very nice plus. Assuming this is their Tuscan Beef and Black Pepper Stew, they also give instructions for a pressure cooker/Instant Pot version. I looked at chuck on line for this yesterday, thinking to halve the recipe. But I'm...
Read moreBamix M122">Bamix M122
Someone is selling this for $10 near me. I do have a Kitchen Aid immersion blender - would this be a big improvement? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSo What Did Cinco de Mayo Look Like On Your Dining Table This Year?">So What Did Cinco de Mayo Look Like On Your Dining Table This Year?
This year, Covid Cooking Year #2, found our Cinco de Mayo celebration meal toned down, again. Add to that, we celebrated a day early to make it work with our household (added to May the Fourth Be With You Day). How about your meal? I'd love to see pictures!
Baking Ingredient Pantry Storage Containers">Baking Ingredient Pantry Storage Containers
Hi everyone! I am moving into a new apartment soon and am planning the food storage containers. I originally wanted to get Oxo Pop Containers, seemed to be the most widely recommended and popular, but then I saw a post on their site about the new design that came out...
Read moreBeef, It's What's Not For Dinner.">Beef, It's What's Not For Dinner.
Commodity beef, especially tender steak cuts, has gotten very expensive recently. I can usually find a well marbled (USDA Choice or higher) steak for under $10.00 lb. but not any more. Decent choice strips are closer to $15.00lb or higher. Skirt steaks were over $20.00lb last week. Is this COVID...
Read moreWhat are you baking these days? May 2021 edition!">What are you baking these days? May 2021 edition!
It’s May, month of Mother's Day, warmer weather for garden get-togethers, and perhaps even fresh berries in your neck of the woods. Whatcha baking up? 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