David Landsel: Where to Taste the Future of American Ice">David Landsel: Where to Taste the Future of American Ice
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Ice Cream Making - what does higher fat do for the finished product?">Ice Cream Making - what does higher fat do for the finished product?
From my experience the more water content (like milk- less fat) the harder it is but then again milk has more sugar then cream so doesn't get too hard. Only suggestion is do not use all heavy cream. I did that once and it was so creamy I got a...
Read moreÉclairs">Éclairs
This sounds great, especially the savory versions. If I were going to flavor a sweet filling but use the pastry cream base, I'd probably flavor the whipped cream and make a diplomat cream. for a heavier filling or just use the whipped cream for something light. But, I...
Read moreCooking Dulce de Leche with evaporated rather than sweetened condensed milk">Cooking Dulce de Leche with evaporated rather than sweetened condensed milk
Did you ever try this? Fany Gerson has directions for making cajeta out of goat's milk (not evaporated), so I went for it with a can of evaporated milk and sugar when making her chocoflan. I cooked the sugar (I realized I had some jaggery/piloncillo on hand, and tossed some in)...
Read moreMichael Lipsky: Will European Requirements for Labeling GMO Foods Survive New Trade Negotiations?">Michael Lipsky: Will European Requirements for Labeling GMO Foods Survive New Trade Negotiations?
If I vacuum seal a smoked turkey breast how long can I keep it?">If I vacuum seal a smoked turkey breast how long can I keep it?
I smoked a turkey breast for sandwiches. It is at the point of needing to be frozen, then I remembered our handy dandy vacuum sealer. If I do some slices, can I keep them longer in the fridge? Or do I still need to freeze? Reading More...
Read moreYour favorite ice cream recipes?">Your favorite ice cream recipes?
I'm a newbie ice cream maker (3 batches under my belt!) and I thought this pistachio recipe came out pretty darn spectacular! http://www.cuisinart.com/recipes/desserts/102.html I added just a smidge more of the extracts and tried to do a rough chop of the nuts but ended up making a mess. I...
Read moreA Canadian ordering from US Amazon.. Help add to my order!">A Canadian ordering from US Amazon.. Help add to my order!
What's are some things for the kitchen that I simply have to have? I found some cool mini potholders from Le Creuset for like 6 bucks, they look handy... Bunch of other little things.. I always get some jelly roll pans from USA Pans, ridiculous quality.. Going to Vegas for 2...
Read moreSides for Bistecca alla Fiorentina">Sides for Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Spinaci aglio e olio. Or brocoli di rapa, same way Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCountdown to Brisket">Countdown to Brisket
Ok, got me a 16.6 lb packer brisket which I trimmed any really thick fat down to make it 15.8 lbs. Last night I injected it with some beef broth and then applied a liberal dose of dry rub. Wrapped it in seran wrap and it...
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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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude