Posts by Tommy D

Thank you for the warm welcome everybody. I really appreciate it, and I'll be sure to post some photos in the galleries : )   Tom

I picked up this knife over a month ago, and it's still sharp enough to shave with:   http://www.ebay.com/itm/221007092680?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649   It was so nice (and comfortable) that...

For me it would have to be "Hippie food", like not-dogs and Tofurkey.   T

With any white fish (walleye works best), you can poach it with salt and honey, then put it in a bowl with finely chopped celery, parley leaves, pepper, old bay, and lemon juice, then fold in some mayonnaise.   Put that on a...

How about Pizza dough? It's fun to make, or cheap to buy fresh at your local pizza shop. In addition to endless varieties of pizzas you can make, try some calzones, stromboli's, garlic knots, bread sticks, etc.   For a new...

You should obviously purchase something you've needed or wanted in the kitchen, but you could also treat yourself to some spices that you normally wouldn't have purchased otherwise.   I see my spice cabinet as a "chemistry...

Quote: Originally Posted by chefdarrylf  The Food Lover's Companion.  Great reference book, talks about food, flavors, techniques... Without a doubt, this is my "go to" book that I keep on my end table....

Hi everyone, it’s great to be here!   I just stumbled on this place a couple of weeks ago, and I can see that this is going to be my most frequently visited forum.   I’m a glass blower by trade, and while I’ve always...