Posts by AllanMcPherson

Last month I started a new mother based on grape skins and keffir ( I know, I'm a spaz). This is the sturdiest starter I've ever made. it was ready to go in four days, no word of a lie. I had planned on at least a week before I would...

Speaking as somebody who is a comic book fan, this is the dorkiest thread ever. I mean that in a good way. The culinary equivalent of "who would win in a fight, The Hulk or The Mighty Thor." --Al

Kuan--guess its foamsville for you , eh? First the stick blender, then spherification .... Can you believe it? No kitchen gifts this year! (Well, the Mrs. did get me a pot...) I guess all the subtle hints I dropped ("all I...

For the record, a complete success. The lobster bisque I added was a hit too. --Al

I understand completely. I have the luxury of being able to chalk culinary IED's to research and design. Then again, my wife's key pick-up line to me was something to the effect of "I hear you like to cook. Well, I like to...

My wife's a lawyer. It is a fact that people like my tortes better than hers! --Al

Frankly, I prefer cash. I've been given giftcards, and while appreciated, sometimes it comes off as a little..paternalistic? Last year I got a gas station giftcard. I don't drive and don't own a car. I've also been given drugstore...

I like the mashed potato idea. Thanks for confirming hunch about the eggplant skins. The hash concept is along the lines of what I was thinking, I can see what you mean about the peppers moving the flavours in a different direction. ...

Knowing how much you love the "self education" aspect of cooking I'd recommend picking up a couple of rabbits. Take a couple of hours out of a day off and experiment with breaking them down. Whole rabbit is a great butchery...

Hello all, I've been tasked by a very dear aunt to make her a vegetarian moussaka. On the surface, no big deal. The catch is that she's been very ill with cancer of the mouth. She's had a jaw prosthetic for a couple of years now...