Sixteen years of vigilance pays off">Sixteen years of vigilance pays off
My son started out as a very picky eater. He refused to eat fruits and veggies and wouldn't even look at something if it wasn't pancakes, chicken nuggets or pizza. When he was about 3 or 4, I had had enough. I started working very hard to expand his palate....
Read moreFried chicken in Crisco">Fried chicken in Crisco
Monica, my neighbor (who fries chicken every week) will not use anything *but* Crisco for frying chicken. She says it makes for the crispiest chicken. Her chicken is damn good. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAny great Candied Pecan recipes?">Any great Candied Pecan recipes?
You're probably looking for one of the ones with an egg white coating with sugar. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAir Force Bans Greek Yogurt Flavor Over Anti-Drug Policy">Air Force Bans Greek Yogurt Flavor Over Anti-Drug Policy
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Summer rolls longevity">Summer rolls longevity
How long can you keep summer rolls after assembly before they dry out? Is there a easy way to keep them fresh? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHigh Holy Days are awfully early this year">High Holy Days are awfully early this year
I can't really bear the thought of making brisket, so I wanted to make a robust salad - maybe squash - and roast chicken or fish. Food for the holidays is always so much heavier than we eat the rest of the year. Any one have any ideas...
Read moreLamb Sandwiches">Lamb Sandwiches
So I've decided with my 1lb hunk o' lamb (first referenced here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/910441#8215348), I'd like to make some sort of gyro-like sandwich. I do have a meat grinder so I can grind up the meat and use Alton Brown's recipe for gyros, but I sort of kind of want...
Read moreNinja Cooking System??">Ninja Cooking System??
I had never heard of this before so I had to google it. I'd love tyo see some reviews. It appeares to also sear meat and even has ovenish functions. It looks cool for a small kitchen or for tasks that don't require a whole oven. Reading...
Read morePHOTO: Japanese Chain Unveils The Megaburgerpizza">PHOTO: Japanese Chain Unveils The Megaburgerpizza
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Jeff Elder: In Defense of Sharing Photos of Your Food on Social Media">Jeff Elder: In Defense of Sharing Photos of Your Food on Social Media
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