The cook book was mentioned in an entertainment column. Here is the link
http://www.lvol.com/gossip/
Friday, May 20, 2011
Foil + Plastic
For foods to cook better in the oven I use plastic wrap and foil. This method is very good for foods that react to foil like tomato or other acid based food. I also use this method to increase the amount of steam created to cook foods in the oven like lasagna. I use dry pasta lasagna and add a little more sauce. The pasta cooks in the oven and comes out great. By using the plastic wrap and then covering with the foil, the steam and moisture that would normally escape is trapped inside and cooks the pasta. This method can be adapted to decrease the cooking time on other foods too. Try it - I think you will like it!
It is important to note that you put the plastic on first and then cover that with foil. If there is any plastic wrap exposed it will melt. Some of the plastic may melt on the outside of the cooking dish but it will peal off easily.
It is important to note that you put the plastic on first and then cover that with foil. If there is any plastic wrap exposed it will melt. Some of the plastic may melt on the outside of the cooking dish but it will peal off easily.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Coffee Grinders and other tips
If you like coffee like I do, then you most likely grind your coffee fresh everyday. There are two kinds of grinders - blade or burr. For me the only choice is the burr grinder. The blade grinder makes a great spice grinder - which makes it unusable for coffee. There are many reasons that I say the burr grinder is best. The tow main reasons are heat and adjusting the grind.
On a blade grinder the only way to adjust the grind is to run it longer. This also increases the heat the coffee beans are exposed to during the grinding process. This does affect the flavor and can cause problems with the brewing.
The burr grinder can be adjusted so that the grind is coarse to fine. Since the beans only come in contact with the burr on the way through, they are not heated. Better grinding = better coffee.
The other factor is the water. If you truly want to taste what the coffee should taste like use filtered water. Softened water, hard water or mineral heavy water all affect how the coffee tastes.
Well I need another cup!! See you tomorrow!
On a blade grinder the only way to adjust the grind is to run it longer. This also increases the heat the coffee beans are exposed to during the grinding process. This does affect the flavor and can cause problems with the brewing.
The burr grinder can be adjusted so that the grind is coarse to fine. Since the beans only come in contact with the burr on the way through, they are not heated. Better grinding = better coffee.
The other factor is the water. If you truly want to taste what the coffee should taste like use filtered water. Softened water, hard water or mineral heavy water all affect how the coffee tastes.
Well I need another cup!! See you tomorrow!
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