Easy meals for a young guy on his own for the first time">Easy meals for a young guy on his own for the first time
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Read moreIs there any reason not to boil tea in advance to serve later for making milky tea?">Is there any reason not to boil tea in advance to serve later for making milky tea?
Is there some chemical property of tea that makes it taste bad if you brew it an let it sit, and then re-heat it later when you want to mix milk in it for masala tea? I find myself hating the tea making part of desi hostessing at large gatherings. I...
Read moreHow to best store vanilla">How to best store vanilla
I have like 10 vanilla beans I don't want to dry out. What's the best way to store them as it will probably take me a while to use them. Also?? I thought I could use a few for making my own extract but my husband thinks that's a waste of...
Read moreCANNED SARDINES">CANNED SARDINES
One of my absolute favorite's is with Pasta .What I do is combine fresh (or canned) tomatoes ,capers maybe olives and toss with a long macaroni such as Buccatini but of course spaghetti will do top with toasted bread crumbs again cheese will do.Don't add too much salt
Best Japanese cookbook for a professional cook">Best Japanese cookbook for a professional cook
Hey Guys, I've been cooking professionally for 5 years and have all my Western techniques down, but I need to grow my Asian food knowledge and was wondering if you guys may have suggestions for maybe the top three Japanese cookbooks??? I am looking for something serious and full of useful information,...
Read moreDobos Torte recipe requested">Dobos Torte recipe requested
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Read moreHow long does doughnut jelly last?">How long does doughnut jelly last?
I always buy a tub of house-made jelly from a local bakery/restaurant. They use it for both their jelly for the toast as well as the filling for their bismarck doughnuts. About how long does it last in the fridge? I've had it since the beginning of June. Read more
BurgerBusiness: Burger Backs Off Menu Strategy
via BurgerBusiness Following the announcement of negative Q2 comp-sales growth in the U.S. and Canada, Burger King says it is pulling back from its menu/marketing strategy of introducing limited-time products in multi-item, seasonal waves. It intends to introduce fewer items at any one time to improve impact and appeal. Burger...
Read moreLots of basil">Lots of basil
My friend gave me a large bag filled with basil. Other than basil pesto, what can I do with so much basil? I was thinking about sauteed thai basil chicken? and maybe tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Any other ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to do with lots of little, yellow plums?">What to do with lots of little, yellow plums?
I got three pounds of these little guys last night from my CSA. They are slightly sour and the flesh is just a little mushy. I could probably use a cherry pitter to remove the stones, but I've never seen plums like this before and am wondering how...
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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