Shel_B

Bison Brewing, Berkeley, CA Goose Island Brewing , Chicago Lakefront Brewing in Milwaukee Fish Brewing Company, Olympia, WA Butte Creek Brewing Company, Chico, CA Shel

Ton Kiang on Geary Blvd in San Francisco.

Recently I heard the term used in reference to sausage making and for salumi in general. It was said that it's the best fat to use in sausages, salami, and similar meat. So, what is jowl fat and what makes it so good. BTW, the salami I've had that's been made with jowl fat was really very, very good. Shel

That's the only PB I'll eat - I'll grind my own or use the fresh, organic peanuts and grinder at one of several stores in the area. I can't stand the commercial brands that use hydrogenated oils, sugar, and (usually) to much salt. Shel

I frequently look for certain vinegar and oil pairngs when making salad dressings and vinaigrettes. So, what are some of your favorite vinegar/oil pairings? It would be great if you could provide specific vinegars and oils, and perhaps even a situation in which you'd use them. Shel

IMO, yes. I still shop at some "Asian" markets, but only for specific products. And Whole Fods isn't always the best choice either. The last time I checked, al fair number of their frozen and canned veggies were from China. Shel

Both - I don't care about the saliva. It's mine, and I'd be using the cobs for my own use. People save chicken bones all the time ... Shel

I don't care much for dogs, but for someone who does, it's a good idea. Shel

Thanks! That was, indeed, helpful. Shel

Corn stock .... hmmm, I'll have to look into that. Tks! Shel

Yes, that's a good idea, one that I'd forgotten. Shel

Well, that's a nice idea, but there's no composting here, no lawn mower either. Shel

The corn is as high as an elephant's eye ... and there will be plent of it in the coming weeks. Any ideas about what to do with the leftover cobs? Shel

I transfer any unused peppers and sauce into a jar and keep them around for quite a while with no problem. ← It's always been my understanding that it's best to store the contents of partially used canned goods, whatever they may be, in a clean glass container with a tight fitting lid. Shel

I really don't need a lecture ... and I didn't ask for low carb/no sugar, just to set the record straight Shel

I've made my own tahini by lightly pan toasting some sesame seeds and then puréeing in the blender or food processor. The texture has been a little "rougher" than prepared tahini, but the price was SUBSTANTIALLY lower and, I liked the additional texture, especially in hummus. I was wondering if anyone else has made their own tahini and what tips or techniques they can offer. Kind regards, Shel

Thanks! I'll see if it can be found locally. Looks like a nice solution to my quest . Shel

I saw a show in which Paula Deen made fried butter ... so http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/re...6_34925,00.html

Here's a unique presentation suggestion: serve a fish filet over (jasmine rice) using, of all things, a flowerpot. Platefish on the terra-cotta saucer, flip the pot over and cover the fish/rice with it, and plug the drain hole with a bundle of fresh herbs, cook for appropriate time/temp in the oven. Shel

http://www.torontopics.com/co/rachel2.jpg Shel

Why? Regardless of what anyone may think of her, it seems to be in her own best interest to have returned and getb another shot at something she seems to want very much. Shel

Thanks! Shel

Olive Tapenade is always nice to have around, as is hummus, muhammara, and the like.

Maybe this is heresy, but this evening I got an idea for making an "en papillote" dish without using the traditional parchment or aluminum foil pouches. For a quick and easy preparation, just for myself, why not put the ingredients into a small, oven proof pyrex dish and cover the top with foil or a tight fitting lid, and then cooking as normal. How do you think the results might be? Also, I seem to recall some oven proof bags in which food could be cooked. Are there really such bags or is my memory playing tricks on me? Anyway, could such bags work? Shel (just thinking out loud)

Does anyone know who won the "battle" last night? Is there a way to get the recipes seen on the show? Whar about a way to find a list of contestants and winners? Thanks, Shel