Posts by buckeye_hunter

Gunnar,   It is probably too late this time, but the next time you butcher some birds, save the feet, skin them (not too easy, but managable with pliers), and use them to make stock or add to your stock.  They are...

Quote: Originally Posted by ChefBillyB  Does any one really give two hoots if the gravy is from a base, the only thing I care about is that it good.......................ChefBillyB Then let me recommend the...

I am not the "Anti-Paste"!   Quote: Originally Posted by buckeye_hunter  I don't have strong feelings on the issue, but can see both sides.  In a sense, using tomato...

I don't have strong feelings on the issue, but can see both sides.  In a sense, using tomato paste might be a bit of a cheat if you market your meal as "made from scratch."  To me, that...

I am picking and choosing parts of On Food and Cooking.  Again!    Also keeping Culinary Boot Camp for some lighter reading.

I stumbled across a nice deal on a Perfex.  The reviews I read were all great and so would be mine if I were to write one...   I buy my equipment a piece at a time and only when I find a great deal! 

Cabbage rolls?  I put a bit of Sriracha sauce with the beef/pork filling and a bit of orange zest with the tomato sauce.  I put cabbage leaves between layers in my dutch oven.  Extra tomato sauce and cabbage to...

Quote: Originally Posted by kuan    If you were a true friend you would not let that happen. "Friends Don't Let Friends Boil Ribs"  

Love ribs!   They have been the subject of some unscientific testing this summer on my backyard patio.   I just bought a case of STL cut ribs, which can have a little less meat than bb's, but more flavor. ...

Welcome boondokSaintess,   Thanks for the encouragement!  I haven't ruled out taking the corn with me.  I found a source for dry ice.  It is so sweet that I can't believe frozen corn from the store will...