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Casual but good near Treetops golf resort [Gaylord, MI]
Most at Treetops; some at Otsego.
Casual but good near Treetops golf resort [Gaylord, MI]
Round 2 of golf this year.Any updates?
Spianatoio - What material and how to clean
I wouldl ove one of these for polenta. What type of wood do you think this is? How do you clean it?
Is it the same wood as a wood board for pasta work?
http://www.niaf.org/blog/default.asp?post=polenta
Small group party in Woodbridge
Looking for a moderately priced place for 25ish people for either:
1. Where we could sit separately and preorder from the menu; OR
2. Have a small room and I could prearrange a menu and meal.
italian, American or similar food.
What copper cookware brand do you recommend (Mauviel or Falk)
Good to know about Ruffoni. That's why I asked. Thanks
Swapping flour for bread recipe
A recipe I have says "hard flour" and then "whole wheat". Can I replace whole wheat or partial of both with something else, say semolina flour, or corn flour?
How are you "suping-up" equipment; question about hand crank
I bought a cavatelli maker. Saw this video and read the comments:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4qBdqNvwn0
Anyone tried doing this with this or other "hand' motored machines in the kitchen.
How hard would this be to do with a drill? My handle doesn't come off. How did they attach it to the KA?
Place in Vaughan or Woodbridge area, sweets on gold trays wrapped like Italy
We went somewhere like that before and for the life of me, I can't remember the name. They used those gold trays like in Italy and wrapped it up in fancy paper. I wanted to pick up two or three as hostess gifts.
Hamilton rec needed
Will be at a show at Hamilton Place and need a recommendation for a Friday and Saturday night. Want something moderately priced Italian, wood fired pizza if possible, nice loud and low light atmosphere.
Will be going to Ancaster too one of those days.
Vaughan and RH
Love your tongue in cheek comments. Casual, nice atmosphere (character, lowish lighting) and loudish. Moderately priced.
GTA Gelato Wars 2012
Simply Italian - some place I need to visit in a month or so when I am there next. Pistachio is that good; looking forward to it.
italian wood product care
OK; I will check with my pharmacist on the mineral oil. Somewhere I read about walnut oil but couldn't find much to back that up.
Measuring Spoons - are there any on the market that aren't pure Chinese junk?
I like the MIU France oval shaped ones, just for ease getting them in and out of a jar.
italian wood product care
I know this is a stupid question (but I don't know the answer). MIneral oil - is it safe for eating on? In response to your comment, how would I know if it has been properly dried or not?
italian wood product care
I just received a beautiful, large Arte Legno Italian Olive Wood Cheese/Bread Board. How do I care for this product so it doesn't crack and it still usable?
Also, my mom found some high quality Italian beechwood spoons, slotted spoons and spatula for a bargain price. They are solid and of nice weight.
I don't mind the patina, but want to make sure I care for it properly and it is cleaned properly after use.
Thanks
Need to "sift" out the non authentic sicilian cannoli recipes - anyone make them?
I have been reading recipes for days.
Here's the dilemma..some say "marsala", Batali says "red wine", "cinnamon", no liquor.
What is the REAL thing????
Measuring Spoons - are there any on the market that aren't pure Chinese junk?
What about the ones ATK recommends? They can be a reliable source. I am not sure what they are though! LOL
frsoting cupcakes but don't want that sugary taste - mascarpone?
Yeah; I found the few I tried were too sweet. There's progress in 4 years!
frsoting cupcakes but don't want that sugary taste - mascarpone?
I need to learn to do that. Never trued that.
Novice Baker - lard or butter
Porky cream horns. That might just be the decision maker! I noticed that sometimes my nonna would write "lardo" and other times "Crisco". Her recipes are very VERY general. Do you think they use the butter flavoured Crisco, veggie shortening or what? There are so many kinds out there.
Novice Baker - lard or butter
Making:
Siciian cannoli shells
Cream horns (puff pastry)
Is there a type of lard that's better or a general rule of thumb of when to use which?
Any chow worthy cheap eats in Kensington Market since last year
I have to go there around late lunch time.
frsoting cupcakes but don't want that sugary taste - mascarpone?
Anyone made anything like this with mascarpone.
What do you use as a sweetener and lightener? Whipped cream?
Can you add cocoa or something else for chocolate?
Doctoring Nilla mini cheesecakes
This looks like a quick and dirty good standard recipe. Anyone done anything creative with it?
http://www.theburghbaby.com/burghbaby/mini-cheesecakes.html
Computer HD crashed and can't find my fave choc chip recipe (NYC bakery)
I looked on a food blog and found. It's either Levain OR Blue Ribbon Bakery.
Computer HD crashed and can't find my fave choc chip recipe (NYC bakery)
Looking for your help. My hard drive crashed and am on my work computer. I have been googling choc chip cookie recipes.
I had one from a bakery in New York City that I had found online and I loved. It's extremely decadent and produces really large cookies I wanted to make for Easter Treat bags.
I had first seem them on TV as being on a show about the best choc chip cookies in NYC. I know it's really vague, but that's all I remember. I make them for special occasions because they are so rich.
I would appreciate any help. Ihave Jacques Torres' recipe as a back up, but I know it's not that one.
