Crosnes (Chinese Artichokes)">Crosnes (Chinese Artichokes)
In my ongoing quest to raise edibles on my deck which the squirrels won't decimate I tried crosnes. Just after planting I had family drama call and was away for most of 5 months - so I wasn't able to keep them trimmed and have no idea if they bloomed! I...
Read moreHow to make diner style home fries?">How to make diner style home fries?
Hi, Could anyone point me to a recipe for diner style home fries (not the cubes but the kind that are kind of flat and have sat on the griddle getting nice and crusty on the outside)? I must be in the minority because all the recipes I see are...
Read moreThe Most Amazing Restaurant Bathrooms in America">The Most Amazing Restaurant Bathrooms in America
Restaurant bathrooms are a bit of a touchy subject. We've all visited them, and we all have our preferences. Some prefer single-person restrooms, even though they usually require a wait. Some prefer stalls with doors that close completely, so it's like you're in a little room. Some prefer automatic sinks...
Read moresearching Spanish Christmas marzipan "eel" cake recipe">searching Spanish Christmas marzipan "eel" cake recipe
Prompted by a discussion on a travel blog, now has me slavering for a recipe. Did I say I love marzipan? Traditional Toledo (area in Spain famous for marzipan production) dessert using a wrap of marzipan around a filling of fruit or sweet potato., shaped like a coiled eel, and decorated...
Read moreCooking white bass">Cooking white bass
I found some really good looking white bass and had it filleted. I know it can have an astringent taste, and I soaked it in milk before baking it coated with panko mixed with some garlic and Parmesan. It came out OK, but I was hoping for better...
Read moreSWEET POTATO RECIPE- STILL DESPERATELY SEEKING!">SWEET POTATO RECIPE- STILL DESPERATELY SEEKING!
ok many apologies to all experts & regular users here, i do not know how to use this site so surely have put this in the wrong place : ( I have only posted once before three years ago and still no answer! if someone knows where it should go...
Read moreBuzzfeed Thanksgivukkah menu">Buzzfeed Thanksgivukkah menu
This buzzfeed link has been going around on social media all month and I believe has been posted on Thanksgivukkah discussions here on Chowhound.http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/thanksgivukkah Our dinner club decided to prime ourselves for Thanksgiving and got together last night and made the entire menu. It's a lot of food, even with...
Read moreThanksgivikkuh desserts?">Thanksgivikkuh desserts?
I'm looking for a few ideas for a crossover dessert that is not fried and not challah bread pudding. There's enough going on in the kitchen on Thanksgiving that frying isn't an option, but I'd like to do something to acknowledge Hannukah on Thanksgiving. Other desserts we're having...
Read moreHelp me make the perfect home fries">Help me make the perfect home fries
Red or Yukon Gold medium size, with shiny skins. Boil whole about 35 minutes until very well done. Cool down, the cut into chunks. Cover bottom of skillet with olive oil, add potatoes, and cook at medium heat, shaking pan until browned, about 5-10 minutes, lower heat to low and...
Read moreWhich nuts with dried strawberry for cookies?">Which nuts with dried strawberry for cookies?
I will make bar cookies, with just enough batter to hold fruit and nuts together. I know cherries are nice with almonds, but with dried strawberry chunks as the only fruit, what nuts and spices would go well? I'm thinking of pistachios or walnuts? Should I leave...
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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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