Freezing Question?">Freezing Question?
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Read moreRomantic Summer Dinner">Romantic Summer Dinner
Hi All! I am so giddy over a new gentlemen in my life I offered to make him dinner at my house for our third date. Tonight. He is meat and potato guy, and loves pasta too. However it's hot out (for the PNW anyways), so I don't want to...
Read moreLOOK: The Chance To Literally Eat Your Feelings">LOOK: The Chance To Literally Eat Your Feelings
Angelenos have the chance to literally eat their feelings in a few weeks when a group of local bakers will gather to raise awareness about mental heal...
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Read moreChicken past the sell-by date: OK?">Chicken past the sell-by date: OK?
Types of Bacteria in Refrigerated Foods There are two completely different families of bacteria: pathogenic bacteria, the kind that cause foodborne illness, and spoilage bacteria, the kind of bacteria that cause foods to deteriorate and develop unpleasant odors, tastes, and textures. Pathogenic bacteria can grow rapidly in the "Danger Zone," the...
Read moreRisotto -- can I make it ahead?">Risotto -- can I make it ahead?
I'm planning a meal for company where the entree will include grilled veal chops and risotto Milanese. Can I prepare the risotto, or even partially prepare it -- maybe not adding the Parmesan cheese until serving -- earlier in the day and then reheat it at serving time without...
Read morehave truffle prices skyrocketed in the past 40 years?">have truffle prices skyrocketed in the past 40 years?
i've been reading some relatively old french cookbooks recently (ie the french menu cookbook by richard olney from 1970) and one of his preparations calls for a full 1/2 pound of truffles on pasta. in san francisco, currently, i believe this amount of truffle would cost well over $1000. i know they've...
Read moreFreezing Question!">Freezing Question!
I plan to make some muffins for a church function but need to make them ahead of time. They contain a "stuffing" of preserves and small pieces of cubed cream cheese. Does anyone think freezing them after baking will change the texture or taste? I think not, but would like...
Read moreKids lunch">Kids lunch
I have a 5 yr old daughter who doesn't like typical 'kids' food like hot dogs, taco, hamburger, chicken fingers, any sandwiches..she literally runs away from them. She seems to like roasted chicken(dark meat with skin attached) and grilled steak...she also likes grilled fish(she goes for cheek meat, eye...
Read moreWhat do I do with chili pasilla? (chili pods)">What do I do with chili pasilla? (chili pods)
They aren't very hot/spicy but have a chili flavor instead of a "bell pepper" type flavor. An easy starting point: -Wipe the dried chili with a damp towel to remove any dirt/dust. -Pour boiling water over them to cover, let sit for 10-15 minutes to rehydrate -remove stems/seeds/membrane -put in blender with tomatillos...
Read moreWATCH: Too Much Paprika? This Looks Like Fun, But The Cleanup Doesn't">WATCH: Too Much Paprika? This Looks Like Fun, But The Cleanup Doesn't
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