Where to find lemon myrtle in Canada?">Where to find lemon myrtle in Canada?
I live in Montreal and I am looking to buy lemon myrtle leaves (either whole or ground) to make tea. Amazon.ca does not sell it, and Amazon.com won't ship to Canada. I have tried a google search with no results. Any help would be very much appreciated! Read more
Unique dumpling filling ideas">Unique dumpling filling ideas
I'm going to a Cocktails and Dumplings party next week and we were told to come with a unique dumpling filling and dipping sauce - something not typically Chinese. Two ideas I have - chicken larb with a fish sauce/chile/lime dipping sauce or taco (ground beef with taco seasoning,...
Read moreDOTM July 2018: Nominations">DOTM July 2018: Nominations
Welcome to the nomination thread for July 2018 DOTM! Tomorrow we will celebrate the summer equinox and that means that our days will start to shrink once again. But before a noticeable change happens we get to enjoy many more long summer days, at least here in the Northern...
Read moreWhats the point of zucchini?">Whats the point of zucchini?
In a zucchini muffin? Made delicious lemon zucchini muffins, using variation of "Simple Muffins" recipe from King Arthur Flour's website. DH thought they were yummy, but asked why add the zucchini? Got me thinking, after all, the zucchini didn't add any flavor to the muffin, just...
Read moreRosemary Olive oil cake">Rosemary Olive oil cake
I want to make Cooks illustrated's Olive oil cake with rosemary Olive oil instead of regular Olive oil. Yay or nay? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSearching for a 14 layer caramel cake recipe">Searching for a 14 layer caramel cake recipe
Hi! I had the most amazing 14 layer caramel cake in Pawleys Island South Carolina. I’m I’m hoping to bake one at home. Does anyone have a recipe for this? So good!!! Thanks in advance!! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhy can't I fry diced potatoes?">Why can't I fry diced potatoes?
I seem to live in a different potato universe than everyone else. I see all these recipes where you put some oil in a pan on medium heat, then add raw diced potatoes, and they cook in 5-6 minutes. All mine seem to do is stick to the...
Read moreHow to store bread pudding">How to store bread pudding
I make my bread pudding with pineapples, chopped pecans, raisin and cranberries, I bake it until it became firm. i do not like wet bread so it is not like a pudding. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNondairy Sour Cream substitute for Chicken Paprikash?">Nondairy Sour Cream substitute for Chicken Paprikash?
I stopped eating dairy recently, but am trying to make paprikash. Sour cream is obviously a big component of the recipe; any ideas about what to use instead? Coconut cream with added acid? Puréed tofu? Thank you! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreIdeas for feeding lunch to 50 adults">Ideas for feeding lunch to 50 adults
I am looking for lunch ideas to feed 50 people on a mission trip. I will have access to a standard home kitchen and a grill. Any ideas are appreciated! 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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