http://www.mycookery.com/blog Man Does Not Live By Bread Alone ......... Moses Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:33:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's almost Thanksgiving season and for all my readers I thought this video could come in handy....even for those who don't celebrate the turkey-eating season, well, what's stopping you from using chicken! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxjFqtfJlMs[/youtube] http://www.mycookery.com/blog/284/how-to-cook-turkey-for-thanksgiving-part-1/ I found this nice video on how to make a sponge cake. Enjoy http://www.mycookery.com/blog/281/sponge-cake-video/ This is a sweet Malay Kueh which is quite common in Singapore and Malaysia. Here'e how to make this delicious treat: Ingredients Green Beans 300g Sugar 150g Grated Skinned Coconut 150g Plain Flour 40g Salt 1/2 tsp Cooling oil to deep fry Ingredients for the batter Rice Flour 120g Plain Flour 60g Egg 1, beaten lightly Ground Turmeric - a pinch Lime Juice ... http://www.mycookery.com/blog/170/gendang-kasturi-green-bean-fritters/ I got a bit nostalgic for Kuih, so I've decided to show you a video I made some time ago about Kuih. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPAtuUatako[/youtube] Check it out at www.KuihRecipes.com http://www.mycookery.com/blog/166/kuih-recipes-video-reminder/ Tips For Picking Steaks By John A. Brooks, Jr As a third generation butcher at B&B Grocery, Meat & Deli, I'm often asked how to pick out a perfect steak. Here's what I tell my customers. Don't just pick out any steak. That is one of the worst things you can do. All ... http://www.mycookery.com/blog/165/tips-for-picking-steaks/ No doubt about it, convenience foods save you time. But - and it's a big but - convenience foods don't save you money. If you rely on frozen dinners, helper foods, kits and take-out you are spending too much money on food. These tips will help you ... http://www.mycookery.com/blog/164/smart-shopping-25-ways-to-slash-your-grocery-bills/ Yeast Checking To find out if your yeast is good, first dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar or other sweetener in warm water with 2 cups of liquid and then add your yeast. Wait several minutes for it to dissolve and start working, developing tiny ... http://www.mycookery.com/blog/163/bakers-tips/ Have you ever wondered how a restaurant can get a dish of pasta to your table in about four minutes when you know it takes ten minutes just to cook the pasta? Does the water on their stoves boil at a higher temperature than the water on yours? Do they ... http://www.mycookery.com/blog/162/save-time-in-the-kitchen-cook-pasta-the-way-restaurant-chefs-do/ Fried Rice is everyone's favorite; it is the best way to use up leftover steamed rice. This recipe calls for Thai Jasmine rice but any steamed rice can be used to make the Thai Fried Rice. The Thai basil herb distinguishes this recipe from other ethnic fried rice ... http://www.mycookery.com/blog/161/thai-fried-rice/ We can't seem to get enough of chocolate especially when it's become part of a cookie! It's good to eat at any time of the day, for kids and adults, and just about for any season. Found this recipe by a baking expert that looks easy and ... http://www.mycookery.com/blog/160/fun-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe/