Removing skin from hazelnuts - HELP!">Removing skin from hazelnuts - HELP!
I tried baking them and then rubbing the skins off, per the directions in the bread recipe (Hamelman). Didn't work all that well. Looked online and found several recipes (including here) for boiling nuts in water and baking soda. I had a lot of nuts, so I used 8 cups...
Read moreHomemade Pizza Dough - What does the oil do?">Homemade Pizza Dough - What does the oil do?
Some people don't have gall bladders. Gall bladders allow a person to process fat. Without the gall bladder it's very difficult and painful to process fat. So, a person has to eat as little fat as possible per meal and still maintain a good 500 calories per...
Read moreCrispy-Skin King Salmon with Roasted Asparagus, Fingerling Potatoes, and Hollandaise Sauce">Crispy-Skin King Salmon with Roasted Asparagus, Fingerling Potatoes, and Hollandaise Sauce
Recipe from Epicurious
Shelf stable heavy cream">Shelf stable heavy cream
I came across some at Trader Joe's and was pretty excited. Has anyone used it to make whipped cream? Any noticeably difference from the fresh stuff? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMay 2011 COTM, PLENTY: Tomatoes, Leaves Cooked and Raw">May 2011 COTM, PLENTY: Tomatoes, Leaves Cooked and Raw
Made this, a year later :). Simple, though I hated throwing away all the yummy homegrown tomato insides. Nice, unusual flavor. Next time I'd chop the onions smaller, and I think a little feta would be fabulous. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFavorite Meals for 1 or 2?">Favorite Meals for 1 or 2?
For the life of me, I can’t figure out how to cook for less than 4 people. It’s like, that’s how I learned to cook and my mind will never understand that I don’t need to feed 4 people at every meal. I need help tracking down recipes that are good...
Read moreDumb question: How do I go from canned whole tomatoes to crushed tomatoes?">Dumb question: How do I go from canned whole tomatoes to crushed tomatoes?
I use my hands. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDo you tear your lettuce into pieces or cut them up with a knife when making a salad ?">Do you tear your lettuce into pieces or cut them up with a knife when making a salad ?
I usually tear into pieces. Or sometimes cut them. I really see no difference. What's your preference ? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNext cookbook purchase after The French Laundry cookbook">Next cookbook purchase after The French Laundry cookbook
Hello All, New to the forums here but long time lurker. Now while the title might suggest that I've cooked through The French Laundry, that is in no way the case. I have cooked many recipes from it; cheese courses, desserts, canapes, first courses, and entrees. In the past few months...
Read morePeach pickling -- leftover pickling liquid">Peach pickling -- leftover pickling liquid
I pickled a peck of peaches (sorry, I love alliteration) and ended up with about 2-3 cups of leftover pickling liquid, made from 3 parts sugar to 2 parts white vinegar. I like the taste. Some mind find it too cloying, but I guess I have a high...
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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