Star Warhols Is The Nerdy Pop Art Mashup You've Been Waiting For">Star Warhols Is The Nerdy Pop Art Mashup You've Been Waiting For
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What to do with whole turkey">What to do with whole turkey
Hi, I just bought a whole turkey, at about 11 lb. It was frozen, but is sitting in my fridge right now, I guess it's almost thawed by now. Now my problem is, we're basically just two people eating turkey, so 11 lb is a bit much for one dinner. So...
Read more(Kitchen) New Year's Resolutions">(Kitchen) New Year's Resolutions
It's a new year quite soon. I've decided that my (Kitchen) New Year's resolution is to truly master (and to some extent, put my own signature on) the following items: 1) macaroni and cheese 2) tartes aux poires 3) roast whole chicken ...and to learn how to do the following: 1) make my own rilletes...
Read moreHow do you make old-fashioned popcorn in a covered pan or pot?">How do you make old-fashioned popcorn in a covered pan or pot?
I have a cast-iron pot designed for frying tempura. It has an enameled steel lid. For the past 35 years I have used it only for making popcorn. It is certainly seasoned for the task, and the heat retention of the cast iron ensures that very few kernels are left...
Read moreHand/Stand Mixer?">Hand/Stand Mixer?
I am not in the market at this point for a stand mixer. I only need a hand mixer to whip egg whites or whip cream. But I hate the tedium of mixing for 10-15 minutes, not to mention I could be doing something else. I know that there are compromise...
Read moreSolstice supper - party">Solstice supper - party
I'm wondering whether I should crosspost this in General Topics, as we are hosting a small get-together on the Winter Solstice. (No, this has nothing to do with any form of spiritualism, though it doesn't exclude any religion or spirituality either). It will be a supper, but not a formal...
Read moreOh the weather outside is frightful.........">Oh the weather outside is frightful.........
I'm in New Jersey and we are hunkering down for our second snow storm of the season. I don't know about you, but snow days are great cooking days for me. Today I made a pot of gravy and meat, including grandma's meatballs, chili and pasta fagiolie. When I'm having an...
Read moreCosto frozen fish">Costo frozen fish
We've had their bagged frozen scallops, the extra large frozen shrimp, but also the fish they sell in the case (which you can break into meal sized portions and freeze yourself) which includes the cod, the mussels, the salmon and the lobster tails. All mild fish. Read more
Can I Substitute Beef Stock for Beef Broth?">Can I Substitute Beef Stock for Beef Broth?
I'm not quite sure what you are asking. Are you asking if it's ok to use a canned product instead of making your own starting with beef bones? If so, I would make the homemade beef jus. You don't need to make it a day ahead. Make it now and...
Read moreAnyone else cook the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve?">Anyone else cook the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve?
Your menu sounds fantastic! I tried a variation one year, and the salt cod puree (that no one in the family had tried before, so none knew of it's unique aroma) was such a crowd-killer that I didn't try it again. Maybe this year but no salt cod ever again......
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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