Opinions: use cucumber in place of zucchini in soup?">Opinions: use cucumber in place of zucchini in soup?
I've got a bag of mini-cucumbers to use up, and plans to make our spice-wimp variation of the CH Mexican turkey-meatball soup this week. https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/mexican-turkey-meatball-soup-30658 It calls for a medium zucchini, diced and added towards the end of simmering. Does anyone have successful experience using cucumber in a simmered/soup...
Read moreCinnamon Bun Recipe?">Cinnamon Bun Recipe?
My mother has recently had a hankering to start making cinnamon buns again, a desire that I can fully get behind. She lost the recipe that she used when we were kids, and is looking for a good one. She has tried Pioneer Woman's recipe, but is looking for something...
Read morehow to ship a pineapple upside-down cake?">how to ship a pineapple upside-down cake?
I find for cakes a tin the same shape as the confection being shipped. For cake stick toothpicks in the top of the cake and then put it in a tin talker then the cake. You want to loosley wrap the cake before putting in the toothpicks once you...
Read moreLiquidy Homemade yogurt- "incubation" issue?">Liquidy Homemade yogurt- "incubation" issue?
I recently got a ton of delicious raw goat milk and as I'll be going away for a few weeks, I thought I'd make some yogurt and kefir. The kefir is still plugging away (grains from "Kefir Lady") and looks foamy and energetic. The yogurt, however, is liquidy and...
Read moreHow do this weeks dinner menus sound?">How do this weeks dinner menus sound?
Hey everyone! So I'm making two family dinners this week, have the menus *mostly* planned, but could use some tips and suggestions as for what to add, takeaway, good recipes, etc. The meals will be served family-style for the most part- I'll try to be as clear in description as...
Read morePrickly Ash Oil">Prickly Ash Oil
I recently picked up a bottle of Prickly Ash Oil (Sichuan Peppercorn Oil) to gild the lily a bit when making Kung Pao/Gung Bao Chicken. I'm guessing it could be used as an acceptable substitute for fresh Sichuan peppercorns, Does anyone have any suggestions for...
Read moreVanilla Extract - DIY">Vanilla Extract - DIY
Is Vodka what most producers use? What do you guys use? Most recipes call for it as it is neutral. Any tips for a first timer? The price has skyrocketed the past year so the time has come to make our own. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp me with my baking.">Help me with my baking.
So, I decided to try a hamburger bun recipe I saw on a YT video. I've make dough before for different things. To varying success. I linked to his video, but here's the recipe Flour (463g) Yeast (14g) Sugar (31g) Nido (30g) Salt (9g) Melted Butter (41g) Lukewarm Water (220g) One...
Read moreFresh Mozzarella: to freeze or not to freeze">Fresh Mozzarella: to freeze or not to freeze
I find it is less than good form to publicly call people out as well. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat should I serve with pasta bolognese?">What should I serve with pasta bolognese?
Hello all! I am making bolognese for the first time this week. I have decided to use Marcella Hazan's recipe, no substitutions. Going with beef and pork for the meats. I am going to make fresh pasta to serve my sauce over but have no idea what else to serve...
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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