Comments for Keld's Cookin' http://keldscookin.com The Ghetto Gourmet Sat, 22 May 2010 19:53:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on crown burger fries by Lily http://keldscookin.com/2009/01/crown-burger-fries/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Lily Sat, 22 May 2010 19:53:25 +0000 http://keldscookin.com/?p=118#comment-259 I LOVE Crown Burger. They by far have the best burgers i have ever eaten. I highly suggest it. And as you described their fries and fry sauce is to die for! I LOVE Crown Burger. They by far have the best burgers i have ever eaten. I highly suggest it. And as you described their fries and fry sauce is to die for!

]]> Comment on keld’s dutch steak by keldwud http://keldscookin.com/2010/02/kelds-dutch-steak/comment-page-1/#comment-203 keldwud Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:16:27 +0000 http://keldscookin.com/?p=452#comment-203 warning: without a sense of humor and self parody, the following post could potentially cause "srs bsns" to occur. http://www.deviantart.com/download/78883230/SRS_BUSINESS_GAIS_by_Booter_Freak.jpg new post coming up to dispel the common misconception that salting before cooking "draws out moisture and dries the meat" This belief is very common among home cooks that have also cooked meals in microwaves often. I've also noticed another interesting philosophy that follows this mind-set. Out of almost all of the people who have told me that salting before cooking dries meat, many have also held the belief that boiling meat (not simmering and not brining, but *boiling*) increases the flavor and the "succulence" of the meat in question. I aim to help dispel some of these misconceptions using a mixture of science, history, psychology and empirical evidence. The unfortunate side effect of this process is that most people with these preconceptions will hold fast to these beliefs that almost any evidence to the contrary is generally discarded and the chef discredited. Again, this anecdote is mostly popular in home cooking environments. Similar to how everyone who drives a car insists that they are a good driver and have a thing or two to teach others about proper road rules and driving etiquette, the same psychology applies to cooking. It's the Dunning–Kruger effect. However, the upcoming post will serve as an opportunity for those not already experiencing the effects of this cognitive bias. ;) warning: without a sense of humor and self parody, the following post could potentially cause “srs bsns” to occur.

http://www.deviantart.com/download/78883230/SRS_BUSINESS_GAIS_by_Booter_Freak.jpg

new post coming up to dispel the common misconception that salting before cooking “draws out moisture and dries the meat”

This belief is very common among home cooks that have also cooked meals in microwaves often. I’ve also noticed another interesting philosophy that follows this mind-set. Out of almost all of the people who have told me that salting before cooking dries meat, many have also held the belief that boiling meat (not simmering and not brining, but *boiling*) increases the flavor and the “succulence” of the meat in question.

I aim to help dispel some of these misconceptions using a mixture of science, history, psychology and empirical evidence. The unfortunate side effect of this process is that most people with these preconceptions will hold fast to these beliefs that almost any evidence to the contrary is generally discarded and the chef discredited. Again, this anecdote is mostly popular in home cooking environments.

Similar to how everyone who drives a car insists that they are a good driver and have a thing or two to teach others about proper road rules and driving etiquette, the same psychology applies to cooking. It’s the Dunning–Kruger effect. However, the upcoming post will serve as an opportunity for those not already experiencing the effects of this cognitive bias.

;)

]]> Comment on keld’s dutch steak by Brian Staker http://keldscookin.com/2010/02/kelds-dutch-steak/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Brian Staker Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:10:48 +0000 http://keldscookin.com/?p=452#comment-198 Yeah, I'm all about the bloody, LOL. My SO says heavy salt before cooking draws out the moisture & dries the meat, poultry as well as red meat. But I like a little salt. Remember my non-stick frypan? The coating was starting to flake off, so I had to replace it. I'd almost rather go without non-stick coating, get a cast iron skillet or other pan without non-stick & 'season' the pan prior to cooking. I'm a big fan, I think you know, of butter on steak! For the topping I might substitute horseradish, as is used with Prime Rib! About time to do another Awkward Gourmet show! http://ustream.tv/channel/the-awkward-hour Yeah, I’m all about the bloody, LOL. My SO says heavy salt before cooking draws out the moisture & dries the meat, poultry as well as red meat. But I like a little salt. Remember my non-stick frypan? The coating was starting to flake off, so I had to replace it. I’d almost rather go without non-stick coating, get a cast iron skillet or other pan without non-stick & ‘season’ the pan prior to cooking. I’m a big fan, I think you know, of butter on steak! For the topping I might substitute horseradish, as is used with Prime Rib!

About time to do another Awkward Gourmet show!
http://ustream.tv/channel/the-awkward-hour

]]> Comment on cucumber and carrot by jonizaak http://keldscookin.com/2010/01/cucumber-and-carrot/comment-page-1/#comment-148 jonizaak Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:44:53 +0000 http://keldscookin.com/?p=386#comment-148 Would be *awesome* with zucchini. Would be *awesome* with zucchini.

]]> Comment on keldwud’s ignite presentation by Eliza http://keldscookin.com/2010/01/keldwuds-ignite-presentation/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Eliza Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:27:50 +0000 http://keldscookin.com/?p=364#comment-147 I know you could have punched alot of more information into your speech. what about corn? haha. You have told me about that but not so much in the presentation. I know you could have punched alot of more information into your speech. what about corn? haha. You have told me about that but not so much in the presentation.

]]> Comment on cucumber and carrot by Eliza http://keldscookin.com/2010/01/cucumber-and-carrot/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Eliza Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:22:21 +0000 http://keldscookin.com/?p=386#comment-146 Something to gorge on. I loved how this "salad" filled me up like a full meal would. I absolutely love the sauce. The sauce topped the salad off and it pulled both fruits and veggies together. Simple enough but the satisfaction of great taste and fullness was guaranteed. Something to gorge on. I loved how this “salad” filled me up like a full meal would. I absolutely love the sauce. The sauce topped the salad off and it pulled both fruits and veggies together. Simple enough but the satisfaction of great taste and fullness was guaranteed.

]]> Comment on keldwud’s ignite presentation by FightCaps http://keldscookin.com/2010/01/keldwuds-ignite-presentation/comment-page-1/#comment-145 FightCaps Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:58:08 +0000 http://keldscookin.com/?p=364#comment-145 That was a great presentation. I love that you stressed eating more fresh fruits and veggies, and supporting locally grown foods. What do you think of America's addiction to carbs? Low-carb diets have been helping people lose weight for decades, and even <a href="http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Medical/treatment/diet/" rel="nofollow">treating epilepsy</a>. Do we as a culture consume too many carbs with all the hamburger buns and corn we wolf down? Since I started cutting carbs from my diet, I've lost 25 lbs and I feel much better. That was a great presentation. I love that you stressed eating more fresh fruits and veggies, and supporting locally grown foods.

What do you think of America’s addiction to carbs? Low-carb diets have been helping people lose weight for decades, and even treating epilepsy.

Do we as a culture consume too many carbs with all the hamburger buns and corn we wolf down? Since I started cutting carbs from my diet, I’ve lost 25 lbs and I feel much better.

]]> Comment on cucumber and carrot by keldwud http://keldscookin.com/2010/01/cucumber-and-carrot/comment-page-1/#comment-141 keldwud Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:13:37 +0000 http://keldscookin.com/?p=386#comment-141 I was looking forward to eating some of this the next morning but it was *gone*. Everyone ate it up quickly. At least there is some dressing left. I was looking forward to eating some of this the next morning but it was *gone*. Everyone ate it up quickly.

At least there is some dressing left.

]]> Comment on spaghetti and brats by keldwud http://keldscookin.com/2009/12/spaghetti-and-brats/comment-page-1/#comment-140 keldwud Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:31 +0000 http://keldscookin.com/?p=337#comment-140 This sauce looks quite interesting. I'll have to try it soon. This sauce looks quite interesting. I’ll have to try it soon.

]]> Comment on crown burger fries by keldwud http://keldscookin.com/2009/01/crown-burger-fries/comment-page-1/#comment-136 keldwud Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:41:12 +0000 http://keldscookin.com/?p=118#comment-136 lol. innuendo. I see wut u did thar, Danielle. lol. innuendo.

I see wut u did thar, Danielle.

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