Homemade Eggos">Homemade Eggos
Most waffles are too sweet for my daily breakfast preferences. I love them as dessert (with whipped cream and fruit or chocolate). I love the way Eggos are more savory. I would like to duplicate this at home. Apparently I need some help from the "hounds". First,...
Read moreIs there a gourmet dining club (not singles club) in Orange County, CA?">Is there a gourmet dining club (not singles club) in Orange County, CA?
My husband doesn't like to go out to try new restaurants with me and I am looking for a group that plans a dinner at different restaurants in the area maybe once a month. I have friends that are like my husband, not into trying new venues, so that...
Read moreHelp, Steak, Rib eye, Ruth's Chris">Help, Steak, Rib eye, Ruth's Chris
Thanks for the info, I was just wondering does the steak still need to be seared on the range prior to puttin under the broiler? If so do you recommend using oil to sear? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNigella Lawson's Eat-and-Run Breakfast">Nigella Lawson's Eat-and-Run Breakfast
Is there a way to make this healthier? I do like these and I find that one is quite filling. I wouldn't eat these everyday, but they are nice once a week or so. What would be a good substitute for the sweetened condensed milk? Reading More...
Read moreBest Fannie Farmer Cookbook?">Best Fannie Farmer Cookbook?
I have been researching the "best" Fannie Farmer cookbook and/or baking book and am puzzled which to buy. By "best" I'm seeking an edition with tried and true trusted recipes; which are best for a new cook; but not so vintage that recipes are filled with lard and such (but...
Read moreRolled cookie recipes?">Rolled cookie recipes?
I've got a huge collection of cookie cutters have never found a good recipe other than almond spekulatius cookies I ate a ton of back in Alsace, France in May, I've never found a good rolled cookie recipe. Most of them taste like a flat, tasteless dry dough like cookie. (Even...
Read more14 Foods to Add to Your Diet in 2014">14 Foods to Add to Your Diet in 2014
crock pot pulled pork recipe">crock pot pulled pork recipe
Can anyone advise me how to make decent pulled pork indoors either in a dutch oven or (preferably) in a crockpot? It's too cold here in CT to fire up the smoker. I have a bone-in shank section of a pork shoulder about 7#. Should I use liquid smoke to...
Read moresubstituting pure almond extract for almond oil??">substituting pure almond extract for almond oil??
Yes, there is such thing as too much almond flavor. I recently purchased LorAnn almond oil to replace my Attar bitter almond: http://shop.lorannoils.com/templates/product.aspx?ProductGuid=0530-0100&GroupGuid=101 Information in the link says "When substituting these flavors for extracts, use ¼ to ½ teaspoon for 1 teaspoon of extract." I used 1 teaspoon of almond oil to replace 2...
Read moreWhat would you serve at a mustard tasting party?">What would you serve at a mustard tasting party?
I am planning to host a mustard tasting party... and wondering what to serve with the mustard. Your immediate thought might be bratwurst/sausage but I am catering to a veg-crowd. I am thinking pretzels and beer but wondering about other main-type dishes. Any help would be great. :) __ http://tastespace.wordpress.com Reading...
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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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