My chocolate is too thick...">My chocolate is too thick...
I had the same problem. The tempering seemed to go fine. It has a beautiful sheen but it’s just very thick. The tempered chocolate worked fine as a coating for some cake balls, but when I tried to use the remaining chocolate in a mould, it was just too thick...
Read moreRice Cookers">Rice Cookers
Ah you managed to create a new post! :)) Yes, of course, the difference is huge. I couldn't live without my now 30+ years old rice cooker, bought for less than 10 euro in Bangkok. I still believe cheaper rice cookers are best. For me no non-stick, nor multiple settings. I...
Read moreHoliday meal - venison + ... salmon?">Holiday meal - venison + ... salmon?
We are hosting 10 folks for Christmas and I have a myriad of food sensitivities/preferences to take into account. At the moment I'm leaning towards Saveur's spice-rubbed venison loin as well as Mark Bittman's butter roasted salmon. Is it a weird and terrible idea to have both salmon...
Read moreCan I bake gingerbread house pieces ahead of time?">Can I bake gingerbread house pieces ahead of time?
I want to make a gingerbread house for my grandkids. I've made many of them over the years but for this one, I'd like to bake the pieces ahead of time and assemble it just before they arrive (in about a week and a half). Will the pieces stay crisp...
Read moreCandy making question about fondant, and fondant">Candy making question about fondant, and fondant
Yes. Fondant. I use Blenheims! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCopycat Carraba's Pomodoro recipe?">Copycat Carraba's Pomodoro recipe?
Good point about making the sauce ahead of time to let the flavors meld and mellow in the refrigerator. Makes a huge difference with many kinds of sauces, soups, stews, etc. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking "cheap-o" tuna steaks">Cooking "cheap-o" tuna steaks
Hi Y'all. I've been buying frozen ahi tuna steaks from Aldi for several years now. These are generally 3 in a 12-oz pack, so about 4 oz tuna steak maybe an inch thick. I know I said "cheap-o" in the title but really I find these to be...
Read moreBread baking school?">Bread baking school?
https://www.internationalculinarycenter.com/ I went here, but not for bread, top class program. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSchwartz dill pickles">Schwartz dill pickles
Where can I buy small quantities of Schwartz dill pickles? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreundercooked beets">undercooked beets
I roasted some beets tonight then decided to do a quick slice and pickle before supper. Served the beets, tastes great, undercooked! Do I dare cook them more after the vinegar has been added? If so, how would you cook them more?? Help! Read more
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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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude