Citrus Greening Disease Epidemic Prompts Emergency Action From USDA">Citrus Greening Disease Epidemic Prompts Emergency Action From USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will announce Thursday that it's creating... Read more
On The Fly: My Wolf Pack">On The Fly: My Wolf Pack
Like many women my age, I have picked up friends from each of the way... Read more
Boeuf Bourguignon timing question">Boeuf Bourguignon timing question
I agree that Julia's recipe is terrific and even better a day or two after it was made. I'm not sure of the volume of the oven I used, it was 9" in diameter but only bout 3 to 3/5 inches deep; next time I will use my regular...
Read moreDecember 2011 COTM: 150 Best American Recipes: Main Dishes">December 2011 COTM: 150 Best American Recipes: Main Dishes
Yay! Like the idea of pairing with shrimp. Maybe that will be my Christmas eve pasta ... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFish with collard greens & black-eyed peas?">Fish with collard greens & black-eyed peas?
Could not resist the temptation and I enrolled to this site to mention a traditional healthy recipe food, little changed when it met the Mediterranean diet, but the basis is the same. The key to marry the intense fish with cooked pulses and vegetables, are fennel, olive oil and 2 drained...
Read morehow long will beef tongue keep in a freezer?">how long will beef tongue keep in a freezer?
i would like to know if my beef tongue is still edible?i bought it about a year ago and it is in the stores airtight packaging.i put it in the freezer a couple days later and its been in there ever since.i dont want to aste such a big expensive...
Read moreLower fat creamy/ cream based soup recipes needed">Lower fat creamy/ cream based soup recipes needed
I made a good broccoli cheddar soup Monday night for dinner and discovered I hit on the perfect lunch for myself. It was cheap, (came out to about $0.70/serving), filling, easy to reheat and easy on the to digest. It really surprised me as I am not a...
Read moreToo frugal for Sourdough?">Too frugal for Sourdough?
I have only been making sourdough for maybe three years now so maybe I am just ignorant on this, but I have never heard of having to throw out half of the starter. I keep mine in the fridge, dump it all into a mixing bowl with flour &...
Read moreReheat roast vegetables in slow cooker?">Reheat roast vegetables in slow cooker?
For a work potluck next week, I am thinking of taking a roast vegetable "hash" based on a Food and Wine recipe. It is cubed sweet potatoes, white potatoes, carrots, brussels sprouts, and caramelized onions that have been tossed in oil and roast together until browned and soft. I do...
Read moreLotus Powder: am I the only one who eats this?">Lotus Powder: am I the only one who eats this?
I used to buy it from a street food auntie in Xi'an in the 90s. She'd sprinkle it with colored sugar lumps (or some soluble red and green pieces of something), sesame seeds, goji berries and I think golden raisins and stir those ingredients into the lovely warm goo. ...
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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