Posts by diego

I have read all about what truffles are, where they are found, and how to use them. But I don't know what they taste like and what they add to a dish. The book says they taste " Earthy". I probably ate some earth as a child...

I should think goat could be treated just like mutton, my favorite. Barbecued on pit or in smoker at 225 F for eight or more hours until center is up to 190F.

I agree PBS is the best for serious education. Particularly Americas Test Kitchen, Simply Ming, Mexico One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless(for cooking plus travelog).

Yes, I am a home cook. The cheapie gizmo is like my angelfood cake breaker. I will try that the next time. Also the magic knife that Aurora suggested looks good. I have seen bread slicers like that. Will shop around locally at the...

I can't slice onions. I can slice wedges but not uniform slices. There must be some device out there similar to an egg slicer or a bread slicer that will hold the onion and guide the knife to make a uniform slice. My mandolin won't do...

What is a QUE site ?

What is a comp. ?

Yes! When my Mother made Parkerhouse Rolls she buttered a disk and folded it over similar to these. These however were more of a biscuit size, 2 inch diameter and 1 inch thick. But that should be easy by starting with a thinner slab,...

Mudbug: Butter Buns are from Plehn's Bakery, 3940 Shelbyville Rd, St Matthews, KY 40207 Tel 895 8223.

Mudbug: Info, including name, from package label. They seem to have been assembled like Chinese Pancakes. Two layers buttered and stacked before baking.