Posts by B.Adams

Hello everyone,   Long time no see. I still read the forums everyday but I have not posted in a while.   I was watching a show on TV about survival after a disaster and if you are prepared so I did an inventory around...

Hmmm after reading the replies maybe I am going all wrong about how I pan sear my steaks. First I heat the pan with no oil and get it pretty hot, next I add some EVOO and let it get hot enough that its get aromatic and before I...

    Hello,     I am moving at the end of the month and my new place will be a few miles from a TJ's and looking for your opinions on the meats, fruits and veggies they offer. I have been to TJ's before but only a few times...

Thanks everyone,   I picked up the mineral oil this morning and I washed the block with just a damp cloth to get any dust off it and let it air dry on it side for about 10-15 minutes. When I applied the oil boy was that wood...

Hola,     I picked up a nice new chopping block yesterday and I want to take care of it correctly and all my research says season with mineral oil. I went to two different stores today to pick up mineral oil and they...

I don't think I would order an entire burger for myself as I have no idea what the meat is like but if 4 or 5 other people want to all go in on 1 burger so everyone gets a bite or 2 than sure I would give it a try. Can't be...

Hello,   I am really interested in learning how to make homemade pickles but I do not have a garden to grow fresh veggies ( I don't even have a lawn). I thought about buying the veggies at the local store but then I...

I cook for one, just me and I feel your pain. I own a Food Saver and I use it a lot, I will make a meal, freeze and Food Saver and use the leftover meals for lunch during the next few weeks and it works out very well for me. A Food...

I don't mind the show at all and if it is on I will keep one eye on it. I rather watch No Reservations or Bizarre Foods.  I can go to the places he has been to in Seattle but I do not go out of my way to...

I remember in 7th grade we had a pot luck and one girl bought in Brandied Pears....everyone was like wooooot!    I would rather feed my kid rissotto made with wine than have my kid drink a can of soda loaded...