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Sorry for the incredibly long post. I thought it was helpful to explain what I have and how I use them in order to get the best advice. Based on some comments I felt it was best to remove.

by kaleokahu 2 months ago

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I've been soaking my dried fruit in brandy for almost two years (because I didn't even try to make any fruitcake last year). I have made fruitcake only twice, and both times I soaked it in brandy f...

Is there a good way to strain blended liquid without using another container? Normally, I would use a strainer with another pot but in our new kitchen, we only have space for one stockpot. The n...

I'd like to get a 12" rondeau pot, but I'm working with a pretty basic electric range. The large burners are only 7.5" in diameter, should i go with a smaller one?

by Caitlin McGrath 2 months ago

Welcome to our voting thread for September–December 2021 Baking COTM. Of the titles nominated, three emerged as our front-runners, one with the most votes and two tied for second place. We’ll choos...

We received two bottles of Samurai Sauce as souvenirs of a friend's travel to Paris. We preferred Carrefours over D&L. Despite careful rationing, we are running out! Can anyone suggest where to b...

Ring Pasta

by Tehama 2 months ago

I'm having happy memories of this bowtie pasta that was in the deli at A Southern Season. It was quite simple, but I can't recall after all these years exactly what was in it. Do any of y'all re...

by kaleokahu 2 months ago

Wahine wants to try making ice creams and gelatos, and so we need reccomendations on a countertop electric unit. I haven't heard good things about the ones without integral refrigeration. Then ag...

I dumped extra rum in it. Still no go. Unfortunately, the site won’t let me upload video. Bananas Foster, lighter with steady flame and…. Nothing. Why is that?

by Angelus2013 2 months ago

Looks like Amazon is joining the commercial industry. Don't know how long they've been doing this but I found them on a random Amazon search. They have some disk bottomed stuff and some tri-ply pan...

by kaleokahu 2 months ago

Anyone lamenting that 2.3mm foil is the thickest in bimetal should check this out: https://www.ebay.com/itm/274909521238?hash=item4001e26556%3Ag%3ANW4AAOSwoP9hG%7ERT&LH_Auction=1

I have jalapeños and Thai peppers growing. growing well. I will pick a jalapeño to eat fresh with a sandwich or something occasionally, but I am letting the Thai peppers go. I have lots. two ha...

Recently at a wedding, they had a cookie bar. My favorite was the orange creamsicle biscotti. Nothing on Google seems to match with what I had. Can anyone help. I am assuming there is white cho...

I have leftover Asian pork roast in the freezer. I don't really want sandwiches (husband doesn't care for them). Can I substitute shredded in for recipes that call for ground pork? I'm guessing ...

I was about to buy a jar of pickled tamarind leaf form my local Thai Market (Rabeing, Bailey’s Crossroads) when I got a quizzical look from the cashier. “That is very hard to cook with. You shoul...

by MelMM 2 months ago

Time to start looking for a new dish to cook for September! We can celebrate the transition to a new season (although nothing will change down here in the hot and humid south for at least another m...

by kySafran 2 months ago

I've been asked to cook fried chicken for 25 next week at a birthday party. I'm serving it with rice and peas and salads. The salads will be prepared and assembled in the morning and the rice co...