JPerry's Profile
The economics of "locally grown" [split from New England]
This is so highly suspect on many levels. I wonder about the timing of a post like this, considering the fact that Rep. Rosa DeLauro's so called "food safety" legislation, and I used to respect her, is more in line with an effort to force small family farms out of business in favor of huge corporate/factory farms who can afford the additional expense. I never knew that DeLauro's husband is an executive at Monsanto, a company that is demanding the ability to force genetically modified crops across the board, which also denies farmers the ability to harvest the seeds to plant future crops. I've read about what Monsanto has done to farmer's heare, and around the world, for example, with the Indian government scamming Indian cotton farmers, and sending in troops to arrest farmers that were lied to, and ripped off, and then denied even the ability to glean the seeds to try and get another crop out of what they paid for. This is about legislating the ability to seize farms, and destroy local family farms, and to place us all at the mercy of those who don't believe in food safety. They want to destroy the buy local movement.
The Drafting Room, Mitch and the great mashed potato debate
I tend to use sour cream in mashed potatoes, only on certain occasions. When I do so, I use a small amount, and also include lots of scallions. I've never noticed any over sour cream taste, just the slightest tang.
Please help me figure out this cookie recipe!
How about this one?
Coconut Raspberry Squares
Makes about 36
1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup raspberry jam
1 (300 ml) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
Pre-heat ove to 350 F. Stir together sugar and flour. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in egg yolk. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until crust starts to turn golden. Spread jam over the hot crust. In a bowl, mix condensed milk and coconut. Spread gently on top of jam. Return to oven and bake another 25 minutes or until the surface is golden and firm. Remove from oven and set on a wire rack to cool completely.
Choosing Baguette for Crostini - What am I doing wrong?
I agree, you have to slice the bread thin.
Is New York style pizza a thin-crust pizza?
To me, New York style pizza is hand tossed and baked in a brick oven.
Worst ethnic place you've been to
I don't consider McDonald's "ethnic American food.
keeping the caramel on the apple. What's the secret?
Too much butter in your caramel could also contribute to it not sticking. I've never had that happen to me.
