Posts by rjhunt

An adaptation of the Splendid Table Fall Menu... Bruschetta with Wild Mushrooms Gnocchi Verde Herb-Scented Tuscan Pork Roast with Roasted Squash Puree -or- Beef Pot Roast with Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes Fresh Green Salad...

I picked up some dried white corn posole in Napa Valley back in January. In the last few months I've made a smokey shrimp and sausage posole and a chicken & pork posole. We've loved both of them. They've had the consistency of a...

My brother traps rock (brown & yellow), spider and dungeness crab. He also does lobster during season. Needless to say, we eat a lot of seafood. Whatever he doesn't catch or isn't local, he trades for. :chef: Becca

Lobster Mousse sounds fantastic! I'm going to check out Wednesday's market to find more blossoms. Lobster paella is the planned dinner for Thursday, so I think a little appetizer would be fun to try. Thanks for the idea! :chef: Becca

A version of the chile rellenos. That's a thought. Crabmeat also is interesting, especially since my brother is a crab fisherman. Thanks. :chef: Becca

I picked up some zucchini blossoms today at the Ojai Farmers' Market (CA). For lunch I stuffed them with mushrooms, shallots, prosciutto, and herbes de provence. Mixed with an egg-1/2 & 1/2 custard and steamed. I love these...

I make my own stock, so salt is not an issue. I really enjoy bok choy... steamed with a light asian sauce. Yum! What computer cookbook do you use? I have the MasterCook, CookingLight V. 3.02. Do you ever check the nutritional...

Thanks! I did buy an oil sprayer which I love. I can use my choice of oil and grade. It's amazing how little oil is really needed vs. what is put into recipes. All ideas are greatly appreciated. Becca

For the last 3 months I have been adjusting my diet and exercise and have lost 44 pounds so far. It's not a starvation diet or excessive exercise. I focus on 1200 to 1300 calories a day and ride my exercise bicycle (20 mph) for 60...

Moisture is the death of baking powder. Living in Florida, with the humidity is not helping. Storing in the refrigerator or freezer won't help either. You can try keeping the baking powder container in a ziplock bag, or just replace...