JR: Homemade Ricotta Cheese - The following ingredients and procedure were used in the Oct 12, 2013 version. Ingredients: half gallon (2 quarts) natural milk - Calder Dairy - we buy it at the Phoenix Earth Food Co-op. 4 tablespoons whipping cream - Calder Dairy 1.5 teaspoons ... more>> 1 min read
- Oct 12, 2013 - #food #recipe #cheese #home #blog_jr

JR: Vitamix and Blendtec comparisons - juicing smoothies soups ice cream grinding grains To my ears, the Vitamix 5200 is noticeably less noisy than the Blendtec. I havent put a decibel meter to it, but it is definitely less noisy, even on the highest speed setting. Thanks to the tam... more>> 7 min read
- Oct 08, 2013 - #food #home

JR: Toledo rib-off-gate - My Aug 12, 2013 comment at Toledo Talk. Several years ago (~2006), the Northwest Ohio Rib-off moved from downtown Toledo to the Lucas County Fairgrounds because of construction at the steam plant, planned renovations for Promenade Park, and becaus... more>> 2 min read
- Oct 08, 2013 - #toledo #food #event #politics #moronism #blog_jr

JR: Making cultured yogurt - setup at 3:45 pm Sep 16, 2013 this didn't work. I think the house was too cold, in the mid 60s. will try again. Activating the Yogurt Starter Culture: 1. Stir one packet yogurt starter into 1 quart of pasteurized milk. Be sure to fully incorporat... more>> 4 min read
- Oct 08, 2013 - #yogurt #recipe #food #blog_jr

JR: Autumn Soups - Country Living Fair 2013 - This content is compiled from notes taken at the 2013 Country Living Fair held in Columbus, Ohio. The presenter made two soups during the demonstration: tomato and garlic. Making crackers was also demonstrated. Crackers Make cracker dough in fo... more>> 3 min read
- Sep 18, 2013 - #food #recipe #soup #blog_jr

JR: Phoenix Earth Food Co-op - A Member-Owned, Not-For-Profit Natural Foods Grocer Web site: Maybe this? Location: 1447 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43612 Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Accepts: Food Stamps Mas... more>> 2 min read
- Sep 07, 2013 - #food #health #toledo

JR: Poilane-style punition sugar-butter cookie recipe - My favorite baker to read about: Lionel Poilane The bakery: Poilane now managed by Lionel's daughter Apollonia. The wheel-shaped Poilane loaf of wheaty bread tastes excellent. My wife brought back bread, cookies, and a large version of the bakery's ... more>> 4 min read
- Sep 05, 2013 - #food #recipe #dessert #blog_jr #todo

JR: Pan-cooked Pork Chops - A quick and easy procedure for cooking tasty pork chops that I buy from Zavotski Custom Meats and Deli. Use cast iron skillet. Buy 4-ounce or 6-ounce boneless pork chops. Preheat oven to 400 F. Coat both sides of a pork chops with coarse grey sea... more>>
- Aug 20, 2013 - #food #recipe #blog_jr

JR: Grilled ribeye steaks - Simple and delicious. Coat each side of a steak with olive oil, sea salt, and ground pepppercorns, and cook three minutes per side with the grill on high and the lid closed. Strive for an internal temp of 135-140 degrees. at home on our propane g... more>> 1 min read
- Aug 20, 2013 - #recipe #food #grilling #blog_jr

JR: Lexington-Style Red Slaw - We order this style of coleslaw with our barbecue when we visit North Carolina. We love the 'cue,' but we also enjoy the slaw. We think the recipe is similar to this: "In Lexington, North Carolina, coleslaw is made with a spicy ketchup-based dre... more>>
- Aug 20, 2013 - #food #recipe #blog_jr

JR: Return of the Hostess Twinkiee - July 15, 2013 - Breaking News : 11:55 a.m. EDT - Mon, Jul 15, 2013 - AP story: Twinkies May be Smaller than People Recall The new owners of Hostess have leaner operating costs now that they're no longer using unionized workers. It turns out the spongy yellow cak... more>> 1 min read
- Jul 29, 2013 - #food #snack

JR: Basic picnic items - basket napkins/paper towels baguette bread bread knife cutting board cheese cheese knife wine cups prosciutto #food - #outdoors
- Jul 28, 2013

JR: Neapolitan-style pizza, potato pizza, and 5th Street Pub - I guess this could also be posted in the Thin Neapolitan style Pizza Lovers thread. Apparently, https://www.facebook.com/5thStreetPub in Perrysburg opened on Mon, Mar 4, 2013. Photos on their Facebook page of their menu. Maybe I'm overlooking it... more>> 5 min read
- Jun 16, 2013 - #home #food #pizza #restaurant

JR: Berry Delicious Angel Food Trifle Recipe - 1 Angel Food Cake (30 oz.) cut into 1-inch cubes 2 containers (8 oz.) Fat-Free Whipped Topping, divided 1 pkg. Instant Sugar-free Vanilla Pudding, prepared according to directions on package 1 qt. fresh Strawberries, sliced, reserving a few whole ber... more>>
- May 26, 2013 - #food #recipe #dessert

JR: Jam-Topped Mini Cheesecakes Recipe - 1 C Graham Cracker Crumbs 3 Tbsp butter, melted 1 Pkg philly Cream Cheese, softened 1/3 C sugar 1 Tsp vanilla extract 1 egg, lightly beaten Assorted jams, warmed In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press gently onto the bot... more>>
- May 26, 2013 - #food #recipe #dessert