Sourdough Starter Newbie">Sourdough Starter Newbie
I have an 8-week old starter going wonderfully. The bread I've made with it has been awesome. I used one cup on Monday, July 8 and fed it one cup each water and flour. I'm going to use another cup today. Do I feed it again...
Read moreAdvice for four-ounce filets">Advice for four-ounce filets
I have four four-ounce beef filets to be cooked on the grill tomorrow afternoon. Should I marinate them? IF yes, how long? Uncover them and keep in refrigerator? I rarely cook steaks, so will be very grateful for you help. Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGrilling flat-iron steaks - grass-fed">Grilling flat-iron steaks - grass-fed
I like it best if marinated overnight in olive oil and some fresh garlic sliced up. When you grill, wipe a bit of the oil off season with your favorite spices and grill about 6 minutes per side. . Less if a thin cut. This is for about...
Read moreWhat is your "Signature Dish"">What is your "Signature Dish"
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Read morefoodmill question">foodmill question
when putting tomatoes through a foodmill-does it deseed the tomatoes too? or do they get pushed through? is it worthy buying-pluses/minuses? thanks :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking From: Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking by Nathalie Dupree">Cooking From: Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking by Nathalie Dupree
I made the peach cake. The flavor was good but the cake batter part (not peach layer part) was seriously missing some sugar. I served it with sweetened whipped cream to sweeten it up. Not bad flavor but if you make it I suggest the whipped cream or add more...
Read moreGRILLING - CLOSED OR OPEN LID?">GRILLING - CLOSED OR OPEN LID?
Brine rub wood fire push coals to one side place chicken parts cut small not over coals and cover 15 min turn another 15min finish over hot coals to carmelize skin Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSourdough Starter">Sourdough Starter
Here is a starter for the sourdough challenged. You will be baking sourdough bread within a week. I've used Carl's Friends Oregon Trail Sourdough starter for about 5 years. It's really good, very vigorous. But I wanted to try something else. I tried several times to create a starter from wild yeasts,...
Read moreClassic Labor Day Fare?">Classic Labor Day Fare?
I know, I know, I'm jumping the gun a bit. But I'd like some opinions as to what comes to mind when people think of classic Labor Day dishes. What did your parents or grandparents serve, what did you eat as a child, what are the classic dishes...
Read moreSeasonal Spain-Inspired Menu">Seasonal Spain-Inspired Menu
I'm hoping some of you will help me work out a menu for a dinner party. In a couple of weeks, I'm hosting a small plates dinner get together for a local organization. The idea is to highlight local foods in a Spanish-inspired menu. From the date we thought...
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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