Recent content by Donnelly

Beer is like wine, I can alway find the right flavor for the mood I'm in. My friends like beer too, so I alway have the cheap stuff around for them.

Food always tastes better when you get to cram it!

Here's what I have: Eggs Tortillas Assorted dried chilies Chicken parts Sour cream Cheese (Cheddar, jack, goat) Salsa Guacamole What can we do with this?:glare:

My Dad has a vacation condo on Maui that is right on the ocean. My DW and I like to get away and that is a great spot. I think the web address is mauicondo209 It might be a bit of a flight from WI, but worth it.

On food and cooking, by Harold McGee--- this book is huge. I also got "an edge in the kitchen"

I just bought a Paella pan and it also needs to be seasoned. Would the steps be any different than CI?

Before I flip I tell everyone to back away, then after I clean up the stove top I start over. The non-flip seems to be the way to go.

you make it sound so easy. I think just planning what will go in and then shopping will take longer than making it. I had a Paella that never went into the oven but most of the recipes I've seen have it going into one. your thoughts?

I like to use the fresh stuff I can grow at home. I'm not a gardener but I do have Rosemary, basil, thyme.... I've even been known to use some apple wood cut from the trees in my back yard. I know it's not a spice or herb but it adds flavor when I BBQ.

I got a Paella pan as a gift and would like to know if anyone might have the best Paella recipe ever. Or maybe I could try a few and decide for myself.

I've been looking at the Global whetsones. They talk up the ceramic qualities of their stones. Is there any truth to that? Are you still using a rod/steel during daily use or just sharpening when you feel it's needed? Global also states that using a traditional steel will damage their knives...

My family keeps asking what I want for Christmas. What I'd like is to improve my knife skills. Can someone suggest books or videos that I could pickup?

I've been using a steel on my knives and I thinks it's time to get a sharpening device. Can I get suggestions on a good place to start.

I get a huge rush cooking for my family and friends. DC looks like a great place to learn and bounce questions off people in the know. I cook for fun, see it, try to make it, then eat it, what could be better.