Cressalys: Is this a sucky Mothers Day gift? I'm 16 and I don't work so I don't have hundreds of dollars laying around for me to spend since I don't get paid for chores or anything. I bought my mom a publix cookbook binder with some recipes in it. I bought her that because every time we go to publix theirs a guy there handing out meal samples … [Read more...] about Is this a sucky Mothers Day gift?
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How do I remove the skin from fresh catfish ?
Dharma Nature: How do I remove the skin from fresh catfish ? The fresh catfish I can buy at the supermarket has the skin (or skin residue) left on and doesn't taste so good when I cook it. So far I haven't been able to think of a way to remove the skin without losing a couple of fingers. Any ideas gratefully received. Thank you for the answers … [Read more...] about How do I remove the skin from fresh catfish ?
I made some bread and it is a little dry. I followed the recipe “White Bread Plus” in “the Joy of Cooking”.
HubbaBubba66: I made some bread and it is a little dry. I followed the recipe "White Bread Plus" in "the Joy of Cooking". The bread proofed okay. i waited until the dough doubled in the bowl, then divided it and proofed it again in the bread pans before baking. I kneaded the dough in a tabletop mixer, but had to finish kneading by hand--the dough … [Read more...] about I made some bread and it is a little dry. I followed the recipe “White Bread Plus” in “the Joy of Cooking”.
How do you “season” and care for cast iron cookware?
Tara J: How do you "season" and care for cast iron cookware? I'm buying a "pre-seasoned" cast iron Dutch oven. * What does it mean to be "pre-seasoned?" * Will I need to "season" it again? (I'm pretty sure I have to.) * How do I "season" it? * Do I need to clean it any special way? Thank you for your help! You can probably tell I don't cook … [Read more...] about How do you “season” and care for cast iron cookware?
Is there a way to eliminate cooking (fried food) odors from clothing and keep it away?
Desperate: Is there a way to eliminate cooking (fried food) odors from clothing and keep it away? I have tenants that keep cooking fried food and the smell wafts into the upper level. Unfortunately, this smell has now gotten into my closet and all the clothes in there have absorbed the smell. I've heard that Febreze helps as does washing it, but … [Read more...] about Is there a way to eliminate cooking (fried food) odors from clothing and keep it away?
Where can I get experience cooking on a ranch?
granbell: Where can I get experience cooking on a ranch? I would like to work with a ranch cook for a week or so to experience the pros and cons of being the sole provider of nourishment for the ranch personnel. I would like to assist in the menu planning, cooking, serving, cleaning and any shopping needed to provide the ranch people with hearty … [Read more...] about Where can I get experience cooking on a ranch?
Are there anyother sites like “Top Recipies?
Bigbears Wife: Are there anyother sites like "Top Recipies? I use to belong to a site called "Top recipes " or somthing like that... that had recipes for all kinds of recipes for restaurants like TGIFridays, Red Lobster, Starbucks..... yada yada yada.... and i loved it, because i love to cook.... but then they started charging..... are there … [Read more...] about Are there anyother sites like “Top Recipies?