ChefTalk.com - Cooking Discussions - Recent Changeshttp://www.cheftalk.com/livefeed.rssTrack the most recent changes to the cheftalk.com community with this feedenHuddler 0.1Sat, 18 May 2013 15:12:06 +0000Walnut sauce?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75827/walnut-sauce " Venerable, Illustrious, greatly admired group. Can somebody point me to a..."threadFri, 17 May 2013 13:44:49 +0000ordoFri, 17 May 2013 13:44:49 +0000#1000433The custard in my creme brulee came out... curdledhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75816/the-custard-in-my-creme-brulee-came-out-curdled " I am using a recipe I printed out and my mom has been using for a long time with..."threadThu, 16 May 2013 17:09:40 +0000voriusThu, 16 May 2013 17:09:40 +0000#1000149My Batardhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75815/my-batard " Makes a 2 pound loaf and this recipe can be halved.  I use a baking stone for a..."threadThu, 16 May 2013 16:38:20 +0000kokopuffsThu, 16 May 2013 16:38:20 +0000#1000130Using hot stock in risotto?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75812/using-hot-stock-in-risotto "Hey guys! I understand the whole concept on using a hot stock in a risotto, but is it..."threadThu, 16 May 2013 12:35:09 +0000MicStoneThu, 16 May 2013 12:35:09 +0000#1000077Conserving Parsleyhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75807/conserving-parsley " Can someone tell me if I chop some beautiful Italian parsley, if you put it in a jar..."threadThu, 16 May 2013 02:30:16 +0000sidedivaThu, 16 May 2013 02:30:16 +0000#999972Mushy peas made of dried peashttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75806/mushy-peas-made-of-dried-peas " Saw a recipe for this where it said to simmer the peas after soaking them for 30..."threadThu, 16 May 2013 00:20:35 +0000ThebelovedThu, 16 May 2013 00:20:35 +0000#999949Food Dehydratorhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75802/food-dehydrator " I'm looking into making my own Chicharones, and one recipe I learned is by boiling..."threadWed, 15 May 2013 21:16:47 +0000mrmexico25Wed, 15 May 2013 21:16:47 +0000#999889Is it tacky or unprofessional to under frost cupcakes and then charge extra for "extra" frosting?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75801/is-it-tacky-or-unprofessional-to-under-frost-cupcakes-and-then-charge-extra-for-extra-frosting "I am thinking yes. The cake isn't good or fresh enough to make up for it either. My..."threadWed, 15 May 2013 18:00:01 +0000JessicaSkyler83Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:01 +0000#999837What does 40 year old Cheddar taste like?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75785/what-does-40-year-old-cheddar-taste-like " A lot like 28 year old.  :)  I wonder, WI folk, have you ever been to the Wisconsin..."threadTue, 14 May 2013 18:42:17 +0000kuanTue, 14 May 2013 18:42:17 +0000#999451Tiramisu?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75776/tiramisu " I'm going to prepare my wife's favorite for her birthday: Tiramisu. Last time I made..."threadTue, 14 May 2013 01:36:55 +0000French FriesTue, 14 May 2013 01:36:55 +0000#999172Eggs... for dinnerhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75773/eggs-for-dinner " I love serving eggs for dinner.  But aside from a fritatta I need more ideas on a..."threadMon, 13 May 2013 21:28:14 +0000KoukouvagiaMon, 13 May 2013 21:28:14 +0000#999084First Bread - am I kneading enough?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75766/first-bread-am-i-kneading-enough " I've never been much of a baker, but made my first foray into baking bread this..."threadMon, 13 May 2013 16:03:45 +0000GauchoMon, 13 May 2013 16:03:45 +0000#999002Mongolian grill saucehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75765/mongolian-grill-sauce " I am having a problem finding recipes for mongolian grilling like they do in the..."threadMon, 13 May 2013 14:56:02 +0000ricklea1953Mon, 13 May 2013 14:56:02 +0000#998984artisan bread courses in eastern europehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75763/artisan-bread-courses-in-eastern-europe " Hi, Am really interested in starting a small home bakery .But hve no prior..."threadMon, 13 May 2013 12:54:52 +0000neetsMon, 13 May 2013 12:54:52 +0000#998947The importance of resting meat http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75759/the-importance-of-resting-meat " Oops - double post - sorry. "threadSun, 12 May 2013 23:43:22 +0000Mike9Sun, 12 May 2013 23:43:22 +0000#998808The importance of resting meat http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75758/the-importance-of-resting-meat " I took a really nice 3lb. piece of Australian grass fed boneless rib eye out of the..."threadSun, 12 May 2013 23:38:32 +0000Mike9Sun, 12 May 2013 23:38:32 +0000#998794Party of 30: making it easy so I can spend time with guests?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75757/party-of-30-making-it-easy-so-i-can-spend-time-with-guests " Ok so I'm throwing a party, around 30 guests, problem is, last year when I did this I..."threadSun, 12 May 2013 21:26:33 +0000French FriesSun, 12 May 2013 21:26:33 +0000#998754Fiddleheadshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75754/fiddleheads " Anybody have any good recipes for fiddleheads?  "threadSun, 12 May 2013 16:19:55 +0000GauchoSun, 12 May 2013 16:19:55 +0000#998703Aberdeen Angus Sirloin with a Malbec Glazehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75745/aberdeen-angus-sirloin-with-a-malbec-glaze "   This is my Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak with a Malbec Glaze served with..."threadSat, 11 May 2013 22:10:37 +0000taylor94Sat, 11 May 2013 22:10:37 +0000#998514dry goods and use by dateshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75744/dry-goods-and-use-by-dates " I'll be interested to hear views on keeping dry goods like pasta, rice, flour etc...."threadSat, 11 May 2013 21:51:21 +0000bughutSat, 11 May 2013 21:51:21 +0000#998505Lettuce: cutting vs tearinghttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75737/lettuce-cutting-vs-tearing " This has probably come up before, but i'm probably older than most of you and have..."threadSat, 11 May 2013 06:39:57 +0000siduriSat, 11 May 2013 06:39:57 +0000#998319I'm tired!http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75734/im-tired " Relaxing with a cold one, busy afternoon. I'm sure I'll do it again next year,..."threadSat, 11 May 2013 04:01:05 +0000teamfatSat, 11 May 2013 04:01:05 +0000#998294How to make an edible skewer?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75733/how-to-make-an-edible-skewer " I am trying to find something I can use/make that is edible and has nearly the..."threadFri, 10 May 2013 21:10:15 +0000jonessmjFri, 10 May 2013 21:10:15 +0000#998222Iceberg lettucehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75724/iceberg-lettuce " I had a dream about iceberg lettuce last night.  Over the past couple of months I've..."threadFri, 10 May 2013 11:56:28 +0000KoukouvagiaFri, 10 May 2013 11:56:28 +0000#998028smacking the cutting board with a knifehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75721/smacking-the-cutting-board-with-a-knife " so ive noticed and seemed to have picked up the habit of smacking the cutting board..."threadFri, 10 May 2013 02:43:23 +0000Atibbs314Fri, 10 May 2013 02:43:23 +0000#997968Figshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75712/figs " Gonna have a major haul of figs coming in this year. I love them straight off the..."threadThu, 09 May 2013 05:43:34 +0000tankpirateThu, 09 May 2013 05:43:34 +0000#997665Question About Pork Chopshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75711/question-about-pork-chops " Hi,   Tonight I was pan frying pork chops. I use an instant read thermometer a..."threadThu, 09 May 2013 03:15:04 +0000EricGThu, 09 May 2013 03:15:04 +0000#997636what's the best koudos u gothttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75709/whats-the-best-koudos-u-got " you know you're  brilliant in the eyes of your customers. They know you can do stuff..."threadWed, 08 May 2013 22:48:41 +0000bughutWed, 08 May 2013 22:48:41 +0000#997607WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF OLIVE?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75705/what-is-your-favorite-type-of-olive " I have jut discovered gordal olives, and am hooked!  We also ate some smallish, very..."threadWed, 08 May 2013 17:14:41 +0000kimmitWed, 08 May 2013 17:14:41 +0000#997499BUTTER AND SUGAR CURDLINGhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75704/butter-and-sugar-curdling " It's been a while since I was on here, and I've enjoyed the last hour reading through..."threadWed, 08 May 2013 16:49:47 +0000kimmitWed, 08 May 2013 16:49:47 +0000#997492How to use a pan/skillet?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75702/how-to-use-a-pan-skillet " Ive been learning to cook but ive been hearing that using butter on pan/skillet is..."threadWed, 08 May 2013 11:24:03 +0000Tresson KaruWed, 08 May 2013 11:24:03 +0000#997387Are There Any Modern French Chefs??http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75686/are-there-any-modern-french-chefs " Hi,   Wondering which French chefs are currently blazing their own trails? those..."threadTue, 07 May 2013 02:34:55 +0000EricGTue, 07 May 2013 02:34:55 +0000#996894Ideas for Fresh Tumeric?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75683/ideas-for-fresh-tumeric " So, I'm getting in a batch of fresh tumeric, and I've seen all the ways you can use..."threadMon, 06 May 2013 20:54:53 +0000Jade LauronMon, 06 May 2013 20:54:53 +0000#996593Banana Bread 1-2-3http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75680/banana-bread-1-2-3 "     Banana Bread  Easy  1-2-3 Enclosed is some banana music for your easy..."threadMon, 06 May 2013 17:11:30 +0000petalsandcocoMon, 06 May 2013 17:11:30 +0000#996251Sauce stabalizerhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75679/sauce-stabalizer " We use a form of tapioca at the restaurant called micri and havent found luck online..."threadMon, 06 May 2013 16:52:03 +0000geequewMon, 06 May 2013 16:52:03 +0000#996239Velveting Meathttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75677/velveting-meat " I didn't know about this techniqe.  Will try this with my next stir..."threadMon, 06 May 2013 12:22:11 +0000KoukouvagiaMon, 06 May 2013 12:22:11 +0000#996185Need Apple Pie Recipe for Frozen Appleshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75674/need-apple-pie-recipe-for-frozen-apples " I have a ton of frozen spy slices.  I have tried many attempts to bake Apple Pie with..."threadMon, 06 May 2013 01:58:06 +0000SweetRevelationMon, 06 May 2013 01:58:06 +0000#996103Too tall for brunoise?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75671/too-tall-for-brunoise " This might sound silly but I am having a hard time with brunoise.  With my Danskos on..."threadSun, 05 May 2013 23:12:50 +0000MissyDSun, 05 May 2013 23:12:50 +0000#996079thoughts on vanilla bean price differences?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75670/thoughts-on-vanilla-bean-price-differences " I don't use them often, but needed a vanilla bean for a pot de crÈme recipe.  Penzeys..."threadSun, 05 May 2013 19:47:04 +0000phoebeSun, 05 May 2013 19:47:04 +0000#996048What's a good way to cook a whole pork loin in the slow cooker?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75659/whats-a-good-way-to-cook-a-whole-pork-loin-in-the-slow-cooker " What's a good way to cook a whole pork loin in the slow cooker?   Its about 4..."threadSat, 04 May 2013 22:51:38 +0000abefromanSat, 04 May 2013 22:51:38 +0000#995869Pea vine trellishttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75656/pea-vine-trellis " Getting ready to put some climbing sugar snap peas in the ground.  Found this simple..."threadSat, 04 May 2013 20:38:54 +0000teamfatSat, 04 May 2013 20:38:54 +0000#995825Starting an dinner club/Underground Restaurant/ Speakeasyhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75646/starting-an-dinner-club-underground-restaurant-speakeasy " Hi everyone , I was debating on how to post this  but i generaly want the opinion of..."threadSat, 04 May 2013 09:23:43 +0000mperez81Sat, 04 May 2013 09:23:43 +0000#995713Honeycomb recipe - I have a few questionshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75645/honeycomb-recipe-i-have-a-few-questions "First a quick background I am using 100g caster sugar 3 large tbspn golden syrup 1..."threadSat, 04 May 2013 08:57:09 +0000edibledeeSat, 04 May 2013 08:57:09 +0000#995709Sticky toffee puddinghttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75642/sticky-toffee-pudding " I tried twice to make sticky toffee pudding and were not too successful. The pudding..."threadSat, 04 May 2013 07:36:15 +0000African berrieSat, 04 May 2013 07:36:15 +0000#995692cooking but not for eatinghttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75634/cooking-but-not-for-eating " Aloe vera...about 10 of the thickest, darkest green leaves. The bigger the better...."threadFri, 03 May 2013 21:44:21 +0000bughutFri, 03 May 2013 21:44:21 +0000#995581Culinary Camp - Long Island NY?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75633/culinary-camp-long-island-ny " Hi -   I have a 12 year old son who wants to be a chef some day.  I would like to..."threadFri, 03 May 2013 21:30:41 +0000ngoldFri, 03 May 2013 21:30:41 +0000#995575Transglutaminasehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75613/transglutaminase " I've been getting more and more into the modernist techniques and I've been working..."threadThu, 02 May 2013 23:28:16 +0000wurzelThu, 02 May 2013 23:28:16 +0000#995298left over sardineshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75605/left-over-sardines "The other day I put some sardines on the bbq and now I have a whole bunch left..."threadThu, 02 May 2013 16:44:56 +0000butzyThu, 02 May 2013 16:44:56 +0000#995175Broccoli saucehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75603/broccoli-sauce " Hey gang, I'm looking for a little help with an idea I'm playing around with.  I want..."threadThu, 02 May 2013 13:08:49 +0000JayCobb1045Thu, 02 May 2013 13:08:49 +0000#995098Chicken burgers. Marinate them?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75600/chicken-burgers-marinate-them " Hi Folks!   As i've posted here before, i run a small burger restaurant and at..."threadThu, 02 May 2013 10:40:51 +0000paxiThu, 02 May 2013 10:40:51 +0000#995078