Need basil pesto recipe">Need basil pesto recipe
I had to cut a lot of basil yesterday because the weatherpeople were wrongly predicting large hail. When that happened last month, my basil got pretty beaten up, so I thought I would cut most of it & make pesto. Now, I cannot find my fail safe recipe. Last time,...
Read moreTips for dry aged steak - how to store and salt?">Tips for dry aged steak - how to store and salt?
Many feel that real funky flavor doesn't get going until about 40 days of dry age but I don't know that its more "beefy". As I posted above, Certified Hereford Beef isn't grass finished but it has a distinct beefy flavor. Many chef's serve it as a compromise because they get...
Read moreneed help to do fewer processed foods--">need help to do fewer processed foods--
They eat lunch meats, and I absolutely want those eliminated as much as possible. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moresweet(ish) bread - challah or brioche?">sweet(ish) bread - challah or brioche?
My mom used to make a bread she called 'egg bread' that I am trying to recreate and I can't figure out if it's challah or broiche or something else. The brioche I've had tends to be light, 'fluffy' etc. and the bread my mom made was heavy, dense, with...
Read moreRibs 101">Ribs 101
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Read moreTop Round Roast?">Top Round Roast?
Yes, it was 3 lbs. We cooked it to the proper temperature in the middle. And actually removed it 10 degrees earlier than it was supposed to be. But still it was kevlar to the mouth. Never again. If it can't be cut with a plastic fork?...
Read moreWeight Watchers Foodies - It's Too Hot To Eat Anyway Edition - July and August 2013">Weight Watchers Foodies - It's Too Hot To Eat Anyway Edition - July and August 2013
Wow! Congrats on your -5 lbs! We're in the "greens" phase of the growing season, so lots of spinach and lettuce for me this week. I like spinach because it's easy to just toss a handful into some pasty or eggs or whatever. Lettuce, not so much, since...
Read moreAdding seeds to bread dough?">Adding seeds to bread dough?
You can put seeds in while making the dough, or as you described. If you like a toasted seed, then, yes, you can roll the whole loaf in the seeds. I would be careful about possibly burning them, though, at least the ones that are in contact with the pan....
Read moreRoasting a Chicken - am I doing too much?">Roasting a Chicken - am I doing too much?
I once texted my husband that we were having "sloppy hos" for dinner. That caused quite a chuckle. Silly autocorrect. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSearching for Thai Iced Tea Recipes">Searching for Thai Iced Tea Recipes
I've been searching around a bit via Google, and most of the "recipes" for Thai iced tea start with a prepackaged mix. Others include conflicting information about which teas and spices are appropriate. So I'm a bit lost as far as a starting point. The Wikipedia page on the topic indicates...
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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