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This is so strange, you invite people to come to your house, some of them arrive hungry so you send them out to buy their own pizza but expect them to come back for drinks? Maybe it's just the culture I was raised in, but guests are supposed to be treated with as much generosity as possible. I would be mortified if any of my friends felt like they had to get take out on their way from my home


The Un-Dinner Dinner Party: How Much Food Should You Prepare?
4/11/13 10:43 AM

Nice pictures, why is EVERYONE having nicer weather than me?


Why I Love to Cook
3/21/13 12:39 PM

I've been making the two ingredient pizza dough lately (flour and yogurt) and it's pretty good. Not the 'best' dough, but a great idea if it's freezing outside, you have a craving for homemade pizza, and don't have any yeast in the house. On occasion I have mixed in some sourdough starter to boost flavor, but that still counts as flour right? ;)


The Appeal of Two-Ingredient Recipes: Have You Tried One Yet?
2/21/13 10:08 AM

If you really want to 'nose to tail' a lemon use the zest in your recipe, squeeze out the juice and freeze or use for something else, and turn the pith (white part) into pectin for jam making. It will have a bitter little kick so pair with something sweet like strawberries.

One-half pound white part of lemon peel, 1 pint water, 4 tablespoons lemon juice.

Cut or grate the yellow from lemon peel. Pass white peel through a food chopper. Weigh, add lemon juice, mix, allow to stand 1 hour. Add 1 ΒΌ pints water. Let stand 1 hour. Boil gently 10 minutes. Cover, let cool, place in flannel jelly bag and allow to drain. Press to remove juice. Drain juice through a clean bag.

The Pectin Test.

To give the pectin test, pour 1 teaspoonful of jelly stock into a clean cup. Pour into cup a teaspoon of grain alcohol (or denatured alcohol). Gently shake. Pour into a spoon. If the pectin shows a solid clot, use one measure of sugar to one measure of juice. If it is not so solid use less sugar.


What Can I Do With a Zested Lemon?Good Questions
5/21/12 8:41 AM

Who in the world voted for Ketel One? Just drink rubbing alcohol instead. Green Mark vodka is the best, and doesn't leave you with a hangover. And a nice little bit of Bitter Truth Creme de Violette as an aperetif.


Our Readers' Favorite Brands of Liquor Reader Intelligence Report
5/9/12 8:38 AM

I'm sorry, but cat on the kitchen counter next to the clean dishes? Eww


Kate Payne's Hip, Homemaking Haven Kitchen Tour
5/2/12 5:22 AM

This pudding looks innovative but actally lost out in taste tests to cheaper supermarket options. Heston is so gimmicky.
I used to hate pudding until I started making my own, it really makes Christmas yours, whether ou grow the apples, make your own candied peel or just soak the fruit in your favorite booze
http://andnobodygotsick.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-pudding.html
http://andnobodygotsick.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas.html
http://andnobodygotsick.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-pudding.html


Look! Christmas Pudding with a Whole Candied Orange
12/19/11 4:11 AM

I'm surprised nobody else has mentioned this, just dip the bottom of the glass in a small bowl of very hot water. The glass heats up and softens the wax enough to remove it without any melting, goo or residue.
It takes a minute and works every time


Oops! Never Put Candle Holders in the Dishwasher!
10/12/11 5:21 AM

Make a cake! This vegan flourless orange cake from a wierd defunct blog is to die for
http://gaylourdes.blogsome.com/2008/02/21/flourless-orange-and-almond-cake/


What Can I Do With Silken Tofu?
Good Questions

4/15/11 9:42 AM

I'm trying to clear out my freezer in anticipation of all the new fresh veg coming into season. Anybody got any ideas for what to do with frozen spinach, corn, peas and chicken stock?


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of March 19-20, 2011

3/18/11 8:35 PM

Try Thai tapioca soup, if you like Thai flavours it's a winner, but might only be suitable for more adventurous kids
http://andnobodygotsick.blogspot.com/2010/01/kaeng-chud-saku.html


Aside From Pudding, How Can I Use Tapioca Pearls?
Good Questions

1/26/11 5:16 AM

Hi, I think this a great idea as vegans very rarely get the limelight and it would be great to see some original recipes for dinner dishes that don't revolve around ratatouille or stir fry or some sort. Here's my recipe for vegan lemon meringue pie
http://andnobodygotsick.blogspot.com/2010/12/vegan-lemon-meringue-pie.html


Welcome To Vegan Week at The Kitchn!
1/10/11 7:32 AM

So wierd that some people have such a strong reaction to these little things! I served these at an all black food dinner recently and everyone loved them. The taste is really mild and kind of chalky, nothing like the medicinal charcoal biscuits you can buy in a pharmacy.

http://andnobodygotsick.blogspot.com/2010/04/black-dinner.html


Some Black with Your Blue? Charcoal Crackers The Cheesemonger | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn
5/6/10 8:10 AM