Homemade Chorizo">Homemade Chorizo
The Bottom Dollar store near my home has 1/2 pork loins on sale this week, 3rd week in November 2013, so I bought a small one with the intention of making chorizo. I made it yesterday, and it turned out really good tasting. Here's the ingredient list... 3+ pound pork loin (ground...
Read moreHot Pepper Relish">Hot Pepper Relish
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Read moreMaking a pan reduction sauce">Making a pan reduction sauce
I know the main way of making a sauce out of some pan meat residue is to first deglaze with either white or red wine (depending on the protein you're using), however, I want to make sure the sauce i make is nice and thick (like a gravy). But that...
Read moreCutting back or eliminating salt?">Cutting back or eliminating salt?
Our bodies need salt. The Wikipedia article on salt explains: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt This gives the standard guidelines on sodium intake and reducing same. Depending on what you eat, you may not need to cut back on salt, or do so in a big way. Someone else in this thread spoke of removing iodine...
Read moreTwo New Home-Friendly Food Science Books">Two New Home-Friendly Food Science Books
I accidentally came across Kitchen as Laboratory this weekend, and I've been riveted. Absolutely riveted. Neurons are going off in the noggin. It's one thing to intuitively know why certain things happen the way they happen- it's completely another to understand the scientific principles behind them. ...
Read moreTrans Fat Doesn't Stir Much 'Nanny State' Debate">Trans Fat Doesn't Stir Much 'Nanny State' Debate
Now that the government's banning trans fat, does that mean it's revving up to take away our choice to consume all... Read more
Knish Factory Fire In New York Leads To Nationwide Shortage">Knish Factory Fire In New York Leads To Nationwide Shortage
Kvetching has been going on at delis, diners, food... Read more
Hunting, Fishing and Tripe: Chef John Besh's Inspirations">Hunting, Fishing and Tripe: Chef John Besh's Inspirations
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Chef John Besh is known for his New Orleans approach to cooking -- both in his restaurants and on his TV shows. But how did the August chef and author of the new book <a...
'Hey, Pass Me A Beer 2' Will Make You Want To Drink Old Milwaukee All Over Again">'Hey, Pass Me A Beer 2' Will Make You Want To Drink Old Milwaukee All Over Again
Sure, there are more direct ways to share a cold one, but the Packard boys... Read more
Overnight crockpot BBQ sauce?">Overnight crockpot BBQ sauce?
Hello! I have some leftover chicken that I'd like to make into BBQ sandwiches this week but I'd like to make the sauce to go with it rather than use bottled sauce. Previously I used Tyler Florence's Ultimate Barbecue Chicken recipe and LOVED the sauce but it was time consuming...
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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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude