I keep my spices in drawers, too. I don't have a spice rack, which is just as well, because I have spice bottles and jars of all different sizes. My kitchen cabinets are too shallow, and the shelve...
My name is Julie, and I can't make a decent pan of brownies. I've tried many different recipes and used the best ingredients, but still can't manage to make brownies that taste as good as Duncan Hi...
I grew up in a house that had a Jenn-Air stove with (non-telescoping) downdraft vent. My parents liked the downdraft so much, when they renovated the kitchen, they went with another Jenn-Air range.
World Market carries little packets for $1.49. I like their ras el-hanout because it contains lavender, rose petals, and several other ingredients that I haven't seen in most brands, whose ingredie...
I use the timer on my microwave. I can't rely on my internal clock because it is so easily confused by distractions, wishful thinking (Feed me!), and general absentmindedness.
@JenPDX, I used to think so, too, until I made it from The Best Recipe (a Cook's Illustrated cookbook). After I made their "Vietnamese-Style Broth," I became a convert. Cook's Illustrated recommend...
If you're shopping for the ingredients at an Asian grocery, the bonito package might be labeled "katsuobushi." On the other hand, the kombu might be labeled "kelp." Be sure to wipe off the kombu wi...
I grew up in the Baltimore area, so we had this in the house all the time -- it's made by the Baltimore Spice Company (or at least it was back then). It's good in egg salad, too. Penzey's sells "Ch...
I bought some La Tourangelle walnut oil, and it was delicious. I was afraid it would go rancid before I could use it all, but I managed to think of enough uses for it that it never spoiled. Aside f...
I love grocery shopping and look forward to my weekly trip to the farmers' market and Whole Foods. I do bring a list, but I'm always open to buying something that looks interesting. Sometimes, I'll...
When I was little, I had a Betty Crocker kids' cookbook that had a photo of a mutant eggplant named Eddie. It looked like a human head because of the "nose" growing out of one side. I now think of ...
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I'm intrigued, but what does it taste like -- warm? sweet? astringent?
I keep my spices in drawers, too. I don't have a spice rack, which is just as well, because I have spice bottles and jars of all different sizes. My kitchen cabinets are too shallow, and the shelve...
My name is Julie, and I can't make a decent pan of brownies. I've tried many different recipes and used the best ingredients, but still can't manage to make brownies that taste as good as Duncan Hi...
I grew up in a house that had a Jenn-Air stove with (non-telescoping) downdraft vent. My parents liked the downdraft so much, when they renovated the kitchen, they went with another Jenn-Air range.
World Market carries little packets for $1.49. I like their ras el-hanout because it contains lavender, rose petals, and several other ingredients that I haven't seen in most brands, whose ingredie...
My local Whole Foods carries El Rey disks, and stocks them on a free-standing display near the cheese case.
I use the timer on my microwave. I can't rely on my internal clock because it is so easily confused by distractions, wishful thinking (Feed me!), and general absentmindedness.
I microwave for just two minutes and then immediately peel back the husk, tying it in a knot to make a handle.
@JenPDX, I used to think so, too, until I made it from The Best Recipe (a Cook's Illustrated cookbook). After I made their "Vietnamese-Style Broth," I became a convert. Cook's Illustrated recommend...
Sweet potatoes mashed with maple syrup and cinnamon is as close to dessert as a veggie can get.
I have never tasted a savory ice cream, but have thought about making a savory coconut-milk "ice cream" to go with spicy Indian food.
If you're shopping for the ingredients at an Asian grocery, the bonito package might be labeled "katsuobushi." On the other hand, the kombu might be labeled "kelp." Be sure to wipe off the kombu wi...
I would like caramel or pistachio with either one. Raspberry would also be good with either, and blueberry would be good with lemon.
I grew up in the Baltimore area, so we had this in the house all the time -- it's made by the Baltimore Spice Company (or at least it was back then). It's good in egg salad, too. Penzey's sells "Ch...
The Slanted Door in San Francisco serves a dish called Shaking Beef. I assumed it was the English translation of the Vietnamese name.
I bought some La Tourangelle walnut oil, and it was delicious. I was afraid it would go rancid before I could use it all, but I managed to think of enough uses for it that it never spoiled. Aside f...
They're adorable, but $1.75/spoon?! Yikes!
I love grocery shopping and look forward to my weekly trip to the farmers' market and Whole Foods. I do bring a list, but I'm always open to buying something that looks interesting. Sometimes, I'll...
When I was little, I had a Betty Crocker kids' cookbook that had a photo of a mutant eggplant named Eddie. It looked like a human head because of the "nose" growing out of one side. I now think of ...
I can't say that I've ever cooked with colostrum, but for those so inclined: http://www.westonaprice.org/foodfeatures...