GeorgeCooks

Re: The Sweet Side of Smoking

I was at a friend's who smoked a small wheel of cheese last weekend. It got too smoky, but was still delicious.

posted: 9:45 am on July 23rd

Re: 10 Ways to Eat Less Meat

Thank you, this article is just what I need right now. I see all the magazines writing about eating less meat, eating less fish, but then they just give a recipe or two. But this article gives actual strategies (along with some recipes). This is just how I, as a cook, think. Great job.

posted: 9:39 am on July 23rd

Re: Pretzels and Beer Sound Great, But Caramel, Too?

These look so cool. Very professionally done. Would make a great gift.

posted: 4:51 pm on July 7th

Re: The Desert Island Food Game

Peanut butter. I never get tired of it. As an added bonus, it's actually pretty nutritionally sound.

posted: 4:29 pm on February 17th

Re: Best Valentine's Pairing: Peanut Butter and Chocolate?

I think David Lebovitz's Chocolate-Covered Salted Peanut Caramel Cups are the ultimate adult update of a Reese's. Here's the recipes:
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2009/07/chocolate-covered_salted_peanut.html

posted: 11:16 am on February 17th

Re: Cooking Inspiration: from the Heavens, or the Sunday Paper

I saw this article in the paper and wanted to make it, too! Must be the apples and fall weather.

posted: 2:34 pm on September 15th

Re: Egg sizes and substitutions

I thought double-yolked eggs were just an accident, not a result of size. How can they tell those Jumbo eggs will have 2 yolks (short of X-ray vision)?

posted: 4:38 pm on August 25th

Re: Cheesecake or Cheesepie?

I agree. Cheesecake is both cake and pie.

posted: 4:35 pm on August 25th

Re: Jack Daniel's Ice Cream With Jack Daniels Fudge Chunks

How did you make the fudge? I'd love the recipe!

posted: 4:33 pm on August 25th

Re: Perfect pulled pork, no matter the weather

I am going to have to try this. It's been a long time since I've made pulled pork, because I'm rarely home that long or think that far ahead.

posted: 4:32 pm on August 25th

Re: Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Cake

The color of that blueberry ice cream is beautiful. What an effort!

posted: 10:10 am on August 5th

Re: Jalapeno & Lime Ice Cream

I can't wrap my head around this one...guess I'd need to taste it to be sure!

posted: 10:08 am on August 5th

Re: Orange-Ginger Oatmeal Cookie Crisp

This sounds delicious.

posted: 10:07 am on August 5th

Re: Baking in the Heat of Summer

I agree. I get so tired of all the magazines with their no-cook meals. I don't stop cooking in summer. For any one with AC, the kitchen is no hotter than normal. And even without it, you still have to eat (and I don't like to grill all the time).

posted: 10:06 am on August 5th

Re: Smokin' Brownies

First smoked pepper, now smoked salt...funny how we all seem to crave the same tastes as once. I think it does go back to bacon!

posted: 9:31 am on July 7th

Re: Who said tomatoes were just for eating?

I never heard of this! Great tip. And always nice to hear real-life results, especially when they're positive.
Any other tips for burns, other than aloe?

posted: 1:17 pm on June 9th

Re: Go see Food, Inc.

Since seeing the trailer for this, I can't wait to see it. I was worried it would be too depressing, so I'm glad to hear you thought it was empowering.

posted: 10:01 am on May 26th

Re: Lemony artichoke hummus

What is coquil? Your homemade rolls look great!

posted: 9:24 pm on May 4th

Re: Oasis Truffles

Where did the name come from? These are unusual truffles..almost like mini cheese balls, could have worked in the make-it-mini challenge.

posted: 9:23 pm on May 4th

Re: Cardamom Kissed Mini Banana-Pistachio Loaves

Cardamom is my new favorite. I like this combination you've put together. Will have to try it.

posted: 9:21 pm on May 4th

Re: Better than a postcard

I wish I could recreate the biscuits by Scott Peacock at Watershed. Light as air and so tasty.

posted: 9:19 pm on May 4th

Re: Bacon by any other name

I've had venison bacon, although it tasted more like jerky than bacon. Can you make bacon out of any animal?

posted: 11:58 am on April 20th

Re: A stout gingerbread

I've done lots of savory cooking with beer (braises of chicken, beef) but beyond the traditional Guinness cake, never added it to any baking. I'd love some more recipes!

posted: 4:21 pm on April 15th

Re: Martian blood oranges

I love these Food Geek columns. So often, these are questions I've wondered about myself. Thanks!

posted: 4:19 pm on April 15th

Re: Wild Blueberry and Ricotta Pancakes

I made these too, and they are dessert-worthy, just like the magazine said. I can't resist syrup, but the texture and sweetness of them plain is right on.

posted: 1:12 pm on April 7th

Re: A Cookbook Sweep at IACP

Thanks for the link to the Quail Eggs recipe. That looks like a beautiful book. Congrats on the awards!

posted: 1:11 pm on April 7th

Re: Cappucino Eclairs

These look great. Stuffed with cream, just the way they should be.

posted: 12:23 pm on March 31st

Re: A monk helps elevate a decadent dessert

It's always a nice surprise to see the real-world price of a drink from a restaurant, and realize you can enjoy it much more cheaply at home!

posted: 12:20 pm on March 31st

Re: The other red meat

I've had bison at Ted's Montana Grill and thought it was delicious. I'll have to look for it in my grocery store. I'd love to do bison burgers on the grill.

posted: 1:16 pm on March 16th

Re: Cooking beans in salt water

I'm making chili this weekend, so this column will be very helpful. Thanks.

posted: 10:05 am on March 12th

Re: Mini crustless quiches with apple, fennel, and gorgonzola

I like your idea of cooking without the crust. Save fat there so you coan add some bacon!

posted: 10:03 am on March 12th

Re: For Butter or Worse

This is great! I never understood why mixing oil and butter should raise the smoke point, and now I see why: it doesn't! I'd love to see more like this, on the why behind cooking, instead of just recipes.

posted: 10:01 am on March 12th

Re: Orange Cream Cheese-Sicle Sliders (Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches)

I thought these were whoopie pies! They look great.

posted: 11:32 am on March 10th

Re: Cures (or causes?) the munchies

I never knew there was hemp milk, let alone ice cream made from it. Nice to know there's a nondairy ice cream that isn't made from soy.

posted: 11:31 am on March 10th