Octopus quest">Octopus quest
I read the main octopus threads on this site and tried cooking one for the first time this last week. It was a rubbery failure, but I'm going to keep at this some more. A first point to make is that I'm not sure I've ever encountered an ingredient with...
Read moreCanned biscuits??">Canned biscuits??
I ended up with a surprise can of Pillsbury canned biscuits in my grocery delivery this week. I've never tried this product or any products similar before. I know I can simply make biscuits from it as the can directs but I'm wondering if any of you chowhounds...
Read moreWhat's Actually In Chicken Nuggets">What's Actually In Chicken Nuggets
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I just bought my first dehydrator and am still a 'virgin' with it. Would love to learn from you. Please share your favorite dehydrator creations and ideas. Thanks so much! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePortable Thanksgiving">Portable Thanksgiving
I know it might be a little early, but I really like to plan in advance. This year, my husband and I are going to spend Thanksgiving at my mother-in-law's. Since she always has so much going on, we would like to be able to bring Thanksgiving dinner so she...
Read moreWhat Happened When Obama Hit Up A Local Sandwich Shop">What Happened When Obama Hit Up A Local Sandwich Shop
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Jim Dyke: Solving the Mystery of Ocean-Aged Wine">Jim Dyke: Solving the Mystery of Ocean-Aged Wine
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Why It's A Bad Idea To Go On Pinterest Before Dinner">Why It's A Bad Idea To Go On Pinterest Before Dinner
Brigham Young University researchers found that loo...
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Read moreOctober 2013 Cookbooks of the Month, THE FOOD OF PORTUGAL and THE NEW PORTUGUESE: Fish and Shellfish">October 2013 Cookbooks of the Month, THE FOOD OF PORTUGAL and THE NEW PORTUGUESE: Fish and Shellfish
Baked Hake Lisbon-Style, Pg. 170, The Food of Portugal Pescada Assada a Lisboeta This was a delicious start to October's COTM. Super fresh fish and fresh from the farm main ingredients combined to create Portugal's signature seafood dish, Pescada. I used the alternative to hake, a Captain's Cut...
Read more7 Everyday Foods That Are Also Poisonous">7 Everyday Foods That Are Also Poisonous
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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