Uh Oh, SpaghettiOs' Pearl Harbor Tweet Sparks Backlash, Company Apologizes">Uh Oh, SpaghettiOs' Pearl Harbor Tweet Sparks Backlash, Company Apologizes
Late Friday night, the canned pasta maker SpaghettiOs sent out
The Most Bizarre Representation Of National Pride We've Ever Seen (NSFW)">The Most Bizarre Representation Of National Pride We've Ever Seen (NSFW)
Photographer Jonathan Icher has developed a very literal and very bizarre expression of national pride, one that involves body paint, fine cuisine and modelesque facial expressions. May we present "Fat Flag,"... Read more
IS THERE A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PHILADELPHIA COOKING CREME">IS THERE A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PHILADELPHIA COOKING CREME
I would also like a recipe for the garlic Philly Cooking Cream. I have checked 5 grocery stores and none of them sell it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSouvlaki -marinate overnight?">Souvlaki -marinate overnight?
I marinate 8 hours, no more. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMaking duck fat French fries tonight- need some help">Making duck fat French fries tonight- need some help
I have a bucket of duck fat, Shepody potatoes, and a fryer. I have a few questions before my maiden voyage- I've noticed a lot of recipes cutting their duck fat with canola oil or another lighter oil. Is this really necessary? My gut says it is a money saving shortcut,...
Read moreMay 2012 COTM: Food of Spain and Moro The Fish, Poultry, and Meat Thread">May 2012 COTM: Food of Spain and Moro The Fish, Poultry, and Meat Thread
Monkfish with Garlic and Fino, Moro, pg. 192 This was a major hit with us. Delicious, easy, and pretty, what more could you want? I made an exact half recipe, but used a good olorosso rather than a fino, since that's what I had on hand. The prep-toast a few...
Read moreDino's style Chicken Sous Vide">Dino's style Chicken Sous Vide
Thanks for the idea. Sounds good to me and needed an idea to break out my SV again. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow much fennel pollen is too much? Saveur's roasted chicken recipe">How much fennel pollen is too much? Saveur's roasted chicken recipe
After almost a year out of commission, my oven is finally working (fingers crossed) - I'd like to roast a chicken using the fennel pollen I bought JUST before my oven died last year. Most of the things I have read have cautioned to use it sparingly - however,...
Read moreJanuary 2014 Cookbook of the Month Nominations Thread">January 2014 Cookbook of the Month Nominations Thread
It’s hard to believe, but here I am posting about the January 2014 Cookbook of the Month (COTM) nominations. We are just beginning with All About Roasting, but the time has come again to submit your nominations for the Cookbook of the Month. Please use this thread to discuss the...
Read morePre measured seasoning packets (McCormick)">Pre measured seasoning packets (McCormick)
Are these spice packets (designed for one meal) with recipe on back of package, as good as web reviews I've read say? I have a large collection of herbs & spices, & have always enjoyed being creative with my cooking. But if I'm missing out on something here, I'll give...
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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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