Saturday, September 2, 2023

Chicken Sandwiches

I like these sandwiches from Sam's Club. I had one last night. They may not Popeyes, but they are good. They used to be $15 for a box, but now it is $20.

Best wishes,

John Coffey

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Potatoes



I have been cutting potatoes into pieces and microwaving them until soft.  I add a generous amount of Lite Salt.  I think that they are tasty, and it is a way of cooking potatoes without oil or fat.

The preparation time is about 10 minutes to clean the potatoes, remove any bad parts, and cut them into pieces  The cook time is also about 10 minutes for two large potatoes.  If you try this, check the potatoes for softness before the cooking time completes.  If you overcook they will start to dry out and become a little chewy, but if that happens they are still okay to eat.

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Sunday, April 16, 2023

The Effect of Steam When Baking Bread


Interesting.  Maybe this is why some bread I've tried is chewy.

It doesn't seem to be an issue with canned biscuits.  There is a high sugar content which affects the flavor and texture.

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Lindt case# 7246213

A Consumer Reports article identified some brands of dark chocolate as having lead contamination above safe levels.  

I have been consuming 2 to 4 pieces of Lindt brand dark chocolate almost daily for years.  I have at least three bars in my fridge right now that I am afraid to eat.  I will dispose of them. 

I used to eat the Ghirardelli brand, which Consumer Reports identified as safe.  However, in recent years the price of chocolate has gone up quite a bit, and I switched to the Lindt brand because it was cheaper. 

Best wishes,

John Coffey

Begin forwarded message:

From: consumerservice-us@lindt.com
Date: April 3, 2023 at 4:35:16 PM EDT
To: john
Subject: Lindt case# 7246213



Dear John,

 

Thank you very much for taking the time to contact us and for your interest in Lindt product. The sourcing of raw materials – their origin, production and quality – is a topic of central importance for the whole Lindt & Sprüngli Group.

Food safety and high quality are paramount for the entire Lindt & Sprüngli Group. All of our products cited in the Consumer Reports study meet strict quality and food safety requirements and are safe to consume. 

Sincerely,

Tammy
Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc.
Consumer Service Team
One Fine Chocolate Place
Stratham, NH 03885

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Friday, February 10, 2023

Chicken dish recipe:

In a 9x13 pan, cut 3 chicken breasts in half, add 2 cans green beans on one side and cut up red skin potatoes on the other. Sprinkle a packet of zesty Italian dressing mix over the top. Drizzle a stick of melted butter over it. Cover it with aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour.

I don't think that the Italian dressing mix adds much to the final result.

It is important to drain the green beans.

I usually put more than the what the recipe calls for. Whatever I can fit in the pan.

Partially frozen chicken will work, but if you don't cut the chicken in half, it might end up pink in the middle.

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Food Theory: This Lemonade Could Kill You (Panera)

Chicken dish

This is really good…

In a 9x13 pan, cut 3 chicken breasts in half, add 2 cans green beans on one side and cut up red skin potatoes on the other. Sprinkle a packet of zesty Italian dressing mix over the top. Drizzle a stick of melted butter over it. Cover it with aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour.

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