Hortus Cuisine -- an Italian website worth getting to know">Hortus Cuisine -- an Italian website worth getting to know
Hortus Cuisine is a stunningly beautiful blog on Italian cooking created by Valentina Solfrini, go here: http://hortuscuisine.com/ Solfrini lives on a farm near Gradara, in the Marche. Her blog is devoted to farm-to-table Italian food that happens to be vegetarian. Expect lots of recipes and advice on a wide range of...
Read moreChocolate Mille Feuille">Chocolate Mille Feuille
Chocolate Mille Feuille You will need: Baking sheets, silicone paper, Piping bags, 10mm piping nozzle Makes 8 If you are feeling adventurous you can make your own puff pastry but a good quality, all-butter bought pastry is fine. Cut a 500g block of puff pastry in two and roll both pieces to rectangles with a...
Read moreHelp me remember Cream of Turnip Greens Soup?">Help me remember Cream of Turnip Greens Soup?
Last year I made cream of turnip greens soup like a million times, and loved it so much but now I can't find the recipe I used. I emailed a good friend about it last year and listed the ingredients (I was so proud I used up everything in my...
Read moreTable Talk with Tyler Florence">Table Talk with Tyler Florence
July is Chowhound’s 20th anniversary month and we are thrilled to start the celebration with a very special guest: Tyler Florence. For the past 20 years, Chef Tyler Florence has delighted the masses by sharing the sights, sounds, and flavors of his unique culinary vision with fans around the world. ...
Read moreLobster Roe">Lobster Roe
I has some bright red lobster roe and I was wondering if anybody had some suggestions on what to do with it. I was thinking of making an oil or powder from it, but is there anything better? Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMaking New York Cheesecake for the first time EVER, any tips?">Making New York Cheesecake for the first time EVER, any tips?
I have also used a crockpot liner around pan inside of the foil. works well for me Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moremore on safe chicken">more on safe chicken
I had a late night last night, and the last thing I did before bed was put a whole chicken in the crock pot with veggies, etc. to make chicken soup. But, I forgot to plug it in. And, perhaps even more concerning is that instead of just...
Read more#FilipinoFoodSessions - Pinakbet: A Family Fave & Veggie Packed Dish">#FilipinoFoodSessions - Pinakbet: A Family Fave & Veggie Packed Dish
I've been hearing for a number of years that Filipino Food is the next 'big thing' in the foodie world! There are a number of Filipino restaurants popping up and even in Toronto (where I live) more and more people have tried Filipino dishes! As part of my food blogging...
Read moreBerry and Mascarpone Trifle - An Easy & Impressive Summer Dessert">Berry and Mascarpone Trifle - An Easy & Impressive Summer Dessert
Anyone else have a summer filled with bachelorettes, birthday parties, summer bbqs, etc.??? This will be your go-to dessert if you want to bring a special hand made treat to share with your loved ones! I made this delicious berry & mascarpone whipped cream trifle/cake for my friends' bachelorette and...
Read morePam Anderson's Cookbooks?">Pam Anderson's Cookbooks?
Love Cooking Smart! She has an absolute fool proof method of grilling Pork Tenderloin! She has called it the 7-6-5 and it really is fool proof and quick. Love all the stories proceeding each recipe as she details all the methods that failed so you don't waste money and time...
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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