Cookies Are Crazy. It's Science. (VIDEO)">Cookies Are Crazy. It's Science. (VIDEO)
The holidays mean many things: among them, cookies. Everybody's baking them, but not everybody understands exactly how these seemingly magical treats become what they are. This animated video from TedEd explains the step-by-step process of how cookie dough transforms into delicious, baked cookies -- the kind we'll...
Read morePETA's Fat-Shaming 'Plan V' Campaign Is Grossly Misguided">PETA's Fat-Shaming 'Plan V' Campaign Is Grossly Misguided
Mushroom Soup?">Mushroom Soup?
Rather than start a new thread I'll tag on here. I made a wonderful chanterelle mushroom cream soup yesterday. The impetus (impeti?) was that I bought a pound of mushrooms at Costco and also that I had a cup of 'good' cream from a regional dairy. Did...
Read moreJudy Rodgers Of Zuni Cafe Dies">Judy Rodgers Of Zuni Cafe Dies
Judy Rodgers, the influential chef-owner of Zuni Cafe in San Francisco, died last night. Scoop has confirmed the news with Gilbert Pilgram, her longtime friend, colleague and a co-owner at Zuni Cafe since 2006.Reading More May Cause Envy... Read more
Need a tried and true LEMON BAR *small batch* recipe">Need a tried and true LEMON BAR *small batch* recipe
I've used the search function but most of the lemon bar threads mention a recipe and then ask if anyone has tried it... and there aren't any responses by people who have actually tried it. I'm look for a tried and true recipe for lemon bars that are not gummy, do...
Read moreBake sale favorites time again">Bake sale favorites time again
I ask every year, and every year you CH'ers come through fabulously, so here goes again..... My children's elementary school has a Christmas festival, they ask parents to contribute by making a baked good to donate to a silent auction. The baked goods need to be a little more than rice...
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The Weirdest Gummy Candies That've Ever Gummied (PHOTOS)">The Weirdest Gummy Candies That've Ever Gummied (PHOTOS)
Laser-Guided Tactical Pizza Cutter Is Obviously Completely Necessary (PHOTO)">Laser-Guided Tactical Pizza Cutter Is Obviously Completely Necessary (PHOTO)
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How To Open A Can Without A Can Opener (VIDEO)">How To Open A Can Without A Can Opener (VIDEO)
About Me
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