Monday, August 27, 2012

A Brief History and Outlook

I am not a good cook.  I cannot look at an item in my cupboard and know how well it would go with others.  I rely heavily on cookbooks that have not done well in educating me on how a certain ingredient will work in the recipe as a whole.   Luckily the makers of most condiments and dry goods put recipes for that specific product RIGHT ON THE LABEL! On everything!  Chocolate chips!  Mustard!  Malt vinegar!  Baking Soda! Where have I been?  So, over the next few whiles I am going to be cooking these recipes and rating them on taste, ease, and adaptability.  

Most companies spend a lot of money in test kitchens to have these recipes developed to make their product taste amazing.  If the product taste great then we will buy more, right?  Well, after a few experiments I have tried and made some amazing dishes and baked goods using these recipes.  I have also made some duds and one absolute disaster. 

I am moderately skilled at the actual act of cooking.  I can make a mean breakfast, and soups are pretty easy.  I can also consistently bake wonderful cakes.   However, I am not an expert.  If I can make the dish as instructed with ease, then most reasonable people should be able to do the same.  

I recommend everyone to grab something from the kitchen, turn that box around, and look at that recipe there in the corner.  Look good?  Let me know! 

I will be posting reviews, photos, and recommendations quite regularly. 

- Dustin

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Under Construction

The blog is starting soon! Currently taking suggestions for any recipes you've seen that you think might be interesting!