Big Island Mayor Signs Biotech, GMO Ban Into Law">Big Island Mayor Signs Biotech, GMO Ban Into Law
The bill exempts the island’s GMO papaya industry.... Read more
1887 tips and advice">1887 tips and advice
I'm in the process of selling some cookbooks, and this one in particular is so much fun that I thought I'd share some excerpts. It's called "The White House Cookbook," first published in 1887, one of the co-authors being Hugo Ziemann, who was steward of the White House, apparently during...
Read more1887 menus">1887 menus
I'm in the process of selling some cookbooks, and this one in particular is so much fun that I thought I'd share some excerpts. It's called "The White House Cookbook," first published in 1887, one of the co-authors being Hugo Ziemann, who was steward of the White House, apparently during...
Read more1887 recipes">1887 recipes
boiling string beans for an HOUR! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSides/Cocktails for Winter Smoked Ribs">Sides/Cocktails for Winter Smoked Ribs
I thought this might bring up some interesting discussions: We are braving the cold this weekend to smoke some ribs and chickens, and I'm a little perplexed on what to serve with BBQ in cold weather. Hot weather I get, but potato salad on a zillion-below-zero day doesn't appeal. To complicate...
Read moreNeed meringue help, pls!">Need meringue help, pls!
Hi All :-) So I am making Smitten Kitchen's S'mores cake for a work baking competition, and I need a little help figuring out storage/timing with the meringue frosting. In the recipe, the frosting is eggwhites, sugar, cream of tarter and vanilla, cooked over a double boiler until warm and...
Read moreThe Soup Dumpling Flowchart: Where (and When) To Go For A Round Of XLB">The Soup Dumpling Flowchart: Where (and When) To Go For A Round Of XLB
Basic Beef Jerky Recipe Wanted">Basic Beef Jerky Recipe Wanted
Here's a good peppered beef jerky recipe that I have used . It's pretty simple and tastes great. 3 - lbs beef top round steak 3/4 - cup worcestershire 1/2 - cup soy sauce 1/4 - cup water 2 - Tbs brown sugar 1 - Tbs liquid smoke 1 - tsp sea salt 1 - Tbs garlic powder 1...
Read moreCasseroles: Potato Casserole IV">Casseroles: Potato Casserole IV
4.5 / 5 Stars | 48 Reviews
by Lisa
"This is a hash browns and cheese casserole that is easy to prepare, serve and is loved by everyone!"
Burgers: Hamburgers by Eddie">Burgers: Hamburgers by Eddie
4.35 / 5 Stars | 149 Reviews
by BIGE1512
"A simple way to spruce up your burgers. Cook out on the grill, or just fry in a pan indoors. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard and...
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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