Southern Foodways Alliance - An Introduction to Appalachia">Southern Foodways Alliance - An Introduction to Appalachia
Saltine Toffee">Saltine Toffee
I make it with matzo, but saltines work too: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/04/chocolate-caramel-crackers/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to do with 40% BF cream?">What to do with 40% BF cream?
I picked up a quart of "manufacturing" cream, which has a significantly higher percentage butterfat than usual American heavy cream (40% vs a max of 36%). Now I'm wondering if there's a use/dish where the extra BF will make or break the the finished product, or if I should just use...
Read moreCinnamon Sparks Spicy Debate Between Danish Bakers And Food Authorities">Cinnamon Sparks Spicy Debate Between Danish Bakers And Food Authorities
It's a case of sugar and spice and all things not-so-nice in Denmark where cinnamon-gate is pitting Danish food authorities against the nation's bakers. The isssue: is the spice, a staple of the Danish pastry and one of the quintessential fragrances of a Christmas... Read more
Need a gluten dairy free recipe for a rice dish.">Need a gluten dairy free recipe for a rice dish.
Most rice dishes are gluten free (no reason to add wheat flour). The only exception I can think of is rice-a-roni. Most are dairy free. The exceptions being risotto (with added cheese) and rice pudding. But a rice pudding can also be made with coconut milk....
Read moreRecipe for the Week: Steak With Artichokes, Carrots and Horseradish Sauce">Recipe for the Week: Steak With Artichokes, Carrots and Horseradish Sauce
Horseradish is delicious with beef but by using bread instead of cream... Read more
The Definitive Top 10 IPAs, as Chosen by a Hopped-up Panel of Beer Writers">The Definitive Top 10 IPAs, as Chosen by a Hopped-up Panel of Beer Writers
Stouts and sours and Scotch ales are all gifts from the beer god named "God, But The One Who Works On The Beer", but the IPA is the once and current king of craft brews. So we felt it was... Read more
Something simple to teach">Something simple to teach
I do a similar exercise with blind people. When the grocery store rotisserie chicken is on sale for $3.99 it works well (even when a raw chicken would cost half that) as it's convenient and provides a lot of meat to be used in tacos, sandwiches, or just eaten with...
Read morePlease share your delicious chicken enchilada recipes">Please share your delicious chicken enchilada recipes
Was looking for a good chicken enchilada recipe and this one seems intriguing, but links also seems broken. Any suggestions? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThe Year in Food: McD's, Big Food Tweets, Great Reads, and GMO Seeds">The Year in Food: McD's, Big Food Tweets, Great Reads, and GMO Seeds
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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