Posts by gerdosh

I have an old version with a 1960 copyright and I occasionally use it as reference. The recipes are almost unusable (for me); they are dated, the book has many holes in culinary sciences that the French classic cuisine considers not...

My meringue cookies tend to be a little on the dry side with just a little moisture inside to give them a little chewy texture. And you are right Sunshine: if they work, leave them as they are.

Yes, beans in chili, definitely. Beans add bulk, flavor and nutrients (not to mention methane gas as their aftereffect) and make the dish whole. Cincinnati chili is something else altogether -- a regional variation with acquired taste...

I love fresh-cooked beets but they are sure messy.I cook them whole unpeeled, when done, wear rubber gloves to cut off root-ends and slip off peels (to avoid staining hands). This is a messy job close to serving time.How do you deal with...

Quote:Originally Posted by MrsParkins Soak rice in water overnight (or as long as possible). It makes it really fluffy when cooked & particularly important if using brown rice. And wash it. Oh please God, wash the rice! I've...

Quote:Originally Posted by PeteMcCracken I always hesitate to disagree, however, according to my sources:Half and Half = 12% butterfatSingle Cream = 20% butterfatLight Cream = 20% (range 18-30%) butterfatWhipping Cream = 30%Heavy...

This is asparagus season. To store asparagus, I place them in a large jar or yogurt container with a little water on bottom (like cut flowers), cover loosely with a plastic bag to retain moisture -- they keep beautiful and fresh for well...

Thank you -- these should help!

Great topic! And yes, I agree with KYHeirloomer--these are not secrets but we all have little tricks that may not be obvious (like tossing salad greens with paper towel!) that we can share.Here is one: when making deviled eggs, cut the...

My mom was an excellent cook and baker and I was her favorite foodie. I hung around her kitchen a lot while she was working and enjoyed every moment. Then, as an exploration geologist, I worked out of small tent camps way up north and we...