Advice from Cake Bakers about Texture, Please">Advice from Cake Bakers about Texture, Please
Cake has never been a strength of mine. Quick breads and the like are not a problem. I got more interested in addressing my personal Cake Conundrum after trying TorontoJo's outstanding chocolate cake (on the Simple Dark Chocolate Cake thread). Then I had half a pineapple to...
Read moreFreezing mushroom duxelles">Freezing mushroom duxelles
It freezes very well. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow do you make Black Eyed Peas?!!">How do you make Black Eyed Peas?!!
Kariin, Thank you for taking the time to write this post. I had saved this conversation for the season of fresh BEPs (which is now for me) and I have a skillet of southern style peas simmering away right now. I saved this post to my "recipe box"...
Read moreMeal Delivery Services?">Meal Delivery Services?
I sound like a tv commercial... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePillsbury dough(s)">Pillsbury dough(s)
How do you make the Pillsbury Grands Flaky Biscuit dough??? I've seen so many recipes with people using it and I'd really like to make them minus the shiat in the pillsbury doughs. Thanks!! Happy Eid to anyone celebrating :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat are your most recent cookbook purchases? Late winter indulgences... [OLD]">What are your most recent cookbook purchases? Late winter indulgences... [OLD]
I just got my autographed copy of Le Bernadin. So..it's been over a year since you got yours. Anything you recommend? I made some of his recipes from his website and they were all delicious. Looking forward to try some from his cookbook. And coincidentally, I just got my momofoku milk...
Read moreTons of green onions">Tons of green onions
Stir fries, larbs, hot and sour soup, miso soup Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreto bake... or not to bake my own naan">to bake... or not to bake my own naan
I make various versions of homemade naan all the time. If you make pizza dough, you'll be fine with naan. I don't own a bread maker, so I do all the mixing, patting out by hand. Give it a try--the ingredients are cheap (which is why I...
Read moreNewfoundland cranberries">Newfoundland cranberries
Does anyone know where to get Newfoundland cranberries? I've read that they are exceptional. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDo I really need to brine the turkey?">Do I really need to brine the turkey?
We are going to smoke a turkey this year and I found this recipe on the CH site. Do I really need to brine it? I'm not crazy about the idea but I guess it will keep it moist? http://www.chow.com/recipes/29034-smoked-turkey Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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