Category Archives: Sous Vide
Homemade Hot Dogs Fit for a Finicky Fanatic.
I don’t eat mystery meat. Forgive me if I am repeating myself. Perhaps to avoid repetition I should say I still don’t eat mystery meat. Precisely what do I mean by this epithet? It is probably best explained by example. … Continue reading
Filed under Charcuterie, Cooking, Hot Dogs, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking
Lucky Lobster Lover lives to eat her words…AND lobster, as well
In March, 2010, I put up a post on the subject of lobster (here). I discussed my “allergy” to it, how Mr. Homard (scientifically known as homarus americanus) was one of my absolute favorite foods and how I believed I would never be able to … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Lobster, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking
Short Ribs: Nothing Short of Fabulous
I have been working with the Sous Vide Supreme since last February and I continue to be amazed at how great most of what I produce using this gadget. That having been said, let’s just face the truth: this machine is … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking, Sous Vide Supreme, water oven
Flowers for Foodies: You are what you eat?
When last we met, I made a promise about squash blossoms. These are lovely things and when I see them on restaurant menus, I am always captivated. Generally speaking, I really like the idea of eating flowers. This may be silly but … Continue reading
Filed under Comfort Food, Cooking, Duck, Farmers Market, kitchen tools, Sous Vide
Fanatic Fiddles with Fire; Lamb roast gets torched.
My mother-in-law (Libby) loves lamb. However, she also thinks that it is only for a special occasion. Thus, she only eats lamb at a restaurant…unless I cook it for her. I, on the other hand, eat lamb when ever the mood strikes. … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, kitchen tools, Lamb, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking, Sous Vide Supreme, water oven
Pulled Pork Preeminent
One of the justifications I used to talk myself into buying the Sous Vide Supreme was that it would replace my crock pot. Now those who know me are aware that it is my intention, in just a little more … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Pork, Shoulder, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking, Sous Vide Supreme, water oven
This little piggy was eaten…
Ok, if you have not yet figured it out, I LOVE pork. What’s not to love? There is nothing dull about a good piece of pork, even if it is served sans sauce. Perfectly simple, mildly seasoned, high quality pig requires little if any fanfare, … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Pork, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking, Sous Vide Supreme
Fabricating Fabulous (Comfort) Food From Fowl
Meanwhile, back at the chicken breast… Ok, so I have been working on learning about sous vide cooking for a while now (I got my copy of Under Pressure Christmas 2008). I didn’t start the actual hands-on part until February when I … Continue reading
Filed under Chicken Breasts, Cooking, Pie, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking, water oven
Formerly a Lobster Lover, Fanatic Finds this Food Fascinating
You know the deserted island game, right? I play it a lot because it just so happens that you can easily play it with yourself and I’m the person I spend the most amount of time with (awwww). I used … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking
Fanatic Found Fiddling with Fowl; aka DUCK, Part 2
A few posts ago, I showed you box containing a cooler full of duck that I found on my doorstep one day. Well, I didn’t really find it, I ordered it from HVFG without having the foggiest idea of what I … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Duck, kitchen tools, Sous Vide, sous vide cooking, Sous Vide Failures, Sous Vide Supreme, water oven
