Pizza Hut Offers Tony Rohr His Job Back After Thanksgiving Battle">Pizza Hut Offers Tony Rohr His Job Back After Thanksgiving Battle
The decision to dismiss the... Read more
Roasting Turkey In Cast Iron Roaster">Roasting Turkey In Cast Iron Roaster
I generally follow the reduce temp by 25 degrees and cook for the same amount of time, but I check in sooner just to be safe with cast iron. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSub 1000 day old gouda from TJ's for parmesan?">Sub 1000 day old gouda from TJ's for parmesan?
Would change the flavor a bit, but I'm not thinking it would do so in any way that would be bad. Gouda is less dry though - might be an odd consistency? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat To Do With Leftover Cooking Oil? Officials Urge NYC Residents To Keep It Out Of The Sink">What To Do With Leftover Cooking Oil? Officials Urge NYC Residents To Keep It Out Of The Sink
Just ahead of the high season of deep-fried cookery, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection is urging residents to kindly refrain from dumping used cooking grease — and all... Read more
How To Give Your Thanksgiving Dinner A Latino Twist">How To Give Your Thanksgiving Dinner A Latino Twist
While thankfulness and turkey is something everyone can appreciate, it's not every table that abounds with tamales, mofongo stuffing or frijoles.
As the entire country prepares for the heartiest meal of the year, Latinos look forward to those dishes... Read more
White Lily Flour in a Roux">White Lily Flour in a Roux
Hey Hounds I live in Canada and don't have access to WL. When I'm at my inlaws for Thanksgiving I get the task of making gravy. Every year I seem to have trouble with getting the desired thickness when I never do at home. The only real variable is the flour....
Read moreWhen Retiring Overseas, Take Thanksgiving With You">When Retiring Overseas, Take Thanksgiving With You
In... Read more
Thanksgiving-Inspired Baby Names Straight From History">Thanksgiving-Inspired Baby Names Straight From History
The story of Thanksgiving spans nearly four centuries and features a large cast of characters, from the very well known, like Miles Standish and George Washington, to those sometimes neglected, including such Native American participants... Read more
Convection or Conventional Oven for Roasting the Turkey">Convection or Conventional Oven for Roasting the Turkey
Here is an interesting link with a kitchen test of convection oven cooking a turkey. They actually determine that cooking it (a brined unstuffed bird) on convection at 375 yields the best result. They start with the legs & breast covered in foil. : http://www.sfgate.com/recipes/article/Talking-convection-oven-turkey-2548466.php#page-2 Reading...
Read moreWarm Food Is Less Important Than Nice Plates, Dinner Party Survey Reveals">Warm Food Is Less Important Than Nice Plates, Dinner Party Survey Reveals
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