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This is the spot for pictures of the Traveling Apron. The apron is sent to any member who wished to participate. When you get the apron you can sign it and take a picture of yourself wearing it before sending it on to the next member. Don't forget to include a recipe for the person you are sending i

And...don't forget, Collard Greens are HIGH in Potassium Chloride and thus taste "salty" all by themselves. Infact cooking greens (most have the same characteristic) will impart a slight saltiness to plain water when boiled. So salt greens very lightly IF AT ALL for best results and flavor...

These pasta dishes are rustic and simple and all are delicious. The key is simplicity itself. A pasta, olive oil and a couple of garlic cloves and an ounce of Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano, Dry Asiago (the actual cheeses not something pre-grated in a box!) grated into a sauce like...

I often make Lasagna and find it best to freeze the results uncooked for some future meal. As long as the container is air tight or wrapped in plastic wrap you can keep it frozen for several weeks without fear of degradation.

Snips and snails, and puppy dog tails Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Cumin both ground and seed, Celery seed, Onion seed, Cloves, Ground Cloves, Oregano, Fresh Italian Parsley. Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro are all favorites of mine, I use others of course but find these inspire me.

Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Cumin both ground and seed, Celery seed, Onion seed, Cloves, Ground Cloves, Oregano, Fresh Italian Parsley. Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro are all favorites of mine, I use others of course but find these inspire me.

375 Degrees or Bust I have a home style deep fryer and find that it is a good tool. You need to fry at 375 to get suitable crispness, good to use a candy thermometer as many of the home machines have only dial type thermostats and the temps can be off +/- 50 degrees or more. A good method to...

Danny, I have gout and have had it for many, many years. I take Colcochine daily as well as other drugs for my heart condition. My gout is exacerbated by the simple NON-act of drinking sufficient water each day...8 glasses is the minimum! That and you need to watch the intake of various fish...

Braised Pork Roast, Buttered Twice Cooked Red Potatoes (Boiled then fried), Broccoli with lemon and garlic, Pork Gravy

Two 1.5lb loaves of Oat Bread with an Rolled Oat Crust. One for my neighbor across the street, the other for my daughter who hates the feel of flour on her hands but otherwise is an excellent cook!

Brown rice is easy to use and easy to eat as well, delicious as a side dish! Add diced onion, celery, diced bacon and do as the administrator suggested, use vegetable, chicken or beef stock as the liquid. Good Luck and Good Cooking to you!

Some practical advice about your knives, the MOST important thing is how well they fit your hand and how easy they are to do the tasks they are called upon to do. Name brands are good knives else they would not still be around. Look at them like they are a long term investment, they are going...

A great tool for any kitchen! Grating of anything done easily, puree to your hearts content tomatoes, soups, sauces! A big help around the kitchen, beats a badly tempered sous chef any day!

I too feel the amount of yeast is inadequate for the task at hand. I use 2 teaspoons of dry yeast for three cups of dry ingredients, this gives a good rise in a reasonable length of time. Overworking the dough after the 2nd rise can also creat the situation you are having. Be as gentle as...

When starting your wine explorations it is not a bad idea to thin the wine a bit with water to lessen the effects of the alcohol and some flavor components that you may object too. That is how the French and Italians introduce their children to wines when they are young. It works.