Posts by David Reed

Think about your range and oven, counterspace, overheads, racks, and layout when deciding. I can handle a fully loaded 5-qt cast iron skillet with one hand easier than some people can handle it with two. I have a sister-in-law that...

Forget sets, start in a restaurant supply store, then go to walmart. Go back to restaurant supply store for anything that wasn't good enough at walmart. I pick up each piece, handle it, and imagine what I'll use it for. If I have to...

I agree. Recipes are everywhere, it's technique and execution that gets it done right. A good cook can make up for being short on one ingredient or another, and knows how to make something else in the fridge work just as well. I...

Simple tips for new (or unskilled) cooks: You asked for recipes but as others have noted, that isn't really you're problem. Recipes are everywhere, on the backs of packaging, and they're well tested time honored recipes anyone can...

I bought a box of green tea bags and dropped about 6 into simmering water. I dunked them a few times until the water color changed to what seemed a little strong, removed them and reduced the liquid until it just barely covered the...

I'm new to "precision baking," but I've found pretty good recipes from manufacturers. Most flour companies have recipes. some on the side of the bag. There are recipes on the backs of cocoa powder, corn starch, baking powder tins,...

The owners are human exploiters. Any valuables they own were probably taken from prisoners on their way to a camp somewhere. Get away from them.

Hi,   I have no idea what I did wrong. I've gone back over this recipe several times, trying to find the missing liquid and can't.   I guess it has to do with my method.   I decided I'd seperate my eggs and...