Experimentation
Someone asked me recently something to the effect of, “So, you look at a recipe, think that could be better, and just try it?” Um…yeah. Some times I’m wrong. Usually I’m not. Maybe not on the recipe, per se, but on explaining a step better. For example, I read...
Sourdough French Rolls
This started as a vague recipe online, written poorly, so I tried it and learned some stuff. I may play with this to be more of a standard starter. Didn’t get them quite crunchy enough....
Crap Loaf Pans
I try out some silicone loaf pans that claim they won't bend out of shape....
Roberto Fly’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
This started as Bobby Flay’s chocolate chip cookies, found on the Food Network website. But I’m not rich enough to get some of those ingredients. And I feel like they spread too much on baking, so I made some tweaks....
Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
Wife originally had something like this at Karen’s Bakery in Folsom, CA. Chef told me the basic ingredients and tried to reproduce, tweaking another recipe she found online. I think this is close. Great for salads or fish....