debzstuff">debzstuff
Hi- I need a substitute for any aged cheese in recipes. My husband gets really bad migrain headaches triggered by msg, aged cheeses, and any processed foods. I have to be very careful when making any foods. I make almost all our foods from scratch now....
Read moreHow long should shredded chicken and chicken noodle soup last in the fridge?">How long should shredded chicken and chicken noodle soup last in the fridge?
I ALWAYS do this. UGH. I froze about half of it, the rest, I had planned on eating, but didn't. We made it late on Wednesday night, so tonight at 1am will have been 4 days in the fridge. Everyone says 3-4 days. I also have some leftover shredded cooked...
Read moreWinter Tomato Sauce">Winter Tomato Sauce
When making a winter tomato sauce (ie, a tomato sauce made from canned tomatoes) does it matter whether you use whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, or any other form? I understand not using stewed tomatoes (different flavor) or tomato puree (different texture) but I've always wondered why recipes specify whole...
Read moreNeed help with Marcella Hazan's Bolognese">Need help with Marcella Hazan's Bolognese
I'm making Marcella Hazan's famous bolognese (from Essentials) for the first time today and I'm having a bit of trouble. My problem is that by the time I got to the step to add a cup of milk to the pot, there was already a good amount of liquid there from...
Read moreWhat's the Best Way to Reheat a Leftover Slice of Pizza?">What's the Best Way to Reheat a Leftover Slice of Pizza?
I reheat mine in the oven. I used to hate it too, because the crust would get hard and crunchy, and if I used cooking spray, the bottom would get soggy. But now, I put it on a baking sheet with parchment paper (this keeps it from sticking without adding extra...
Read moreNeed some help with popping popcorn.">Need some help with popping popcorn.
I purchased a new gas stove with the 17000BTU front burners. My old gas stove had the regular burners. My old aluminum popcorn popper, circa 1960(?) has always worked well on the old stove. My DH is the official popper and insisted on using the front power...
Read moreeye of round, top round, bottom round--differences?">eye of round, top round, bottom round--differences?
Here's a few helpful links http://www.smartkitchen.com/resources/ingredients/protein/red-meat/cuts-of-beef http://www.beeffoodservice.com/CMDocs/BFS/BeefU/BeefUFactSheets/08_PI-Roasts.pdf Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking on vacation">Cooking on vacation
Some folks think I'm crazy, but I really like cooking on vacation, particularly camping but really anywhere where there's a cabin and a decent kitchen. Part of this is, many places we go have terrible or overpriced food choices (Delta, UT comes to mind first) but also, I just like...
Read moreHaving fun with kale desserts">Having fun with kale desserts
I have to say, this is the most amusing thread title I've seen in some time-I hadn't really considered kale in dessert, but now I will, thanks to you. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNew Season of Masterchef Italia">New Season of Masterchef Italia
For the Masterchef fans out there, Masterchef Italia Season 3 started airing recentlty. It’s my third favorite version, after MC Australia and MC UK. You can catch the episodes on Dailymotion, which is video-sharing website. It follows the same format as the U.S. version, though I doubt the producers...
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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