I’ve gotten a bee in my bonnet about sous vide cooking, but I’m not sure whether I want to build from scratch, buy an integrated PID with a SSR (Dorkfood, Auber) and a crockpot, or an integrated solution like the Sidekic. I’m not in the market for more pricy options (Sous Vide Supreme and above)—unless the other alternatives really don’t cut it (especially with eggs, which apparently are a little fickle, but would be something I’d love to cook this way). What’s been your experience with these alternatives? [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock on Apr 25, 2013 - 10 answers

I have a few old glass bottles which I've cleaned, de-labeled, and given airtight cork tops. They're attractive bottles, about 750ml each with narrow tops, and I'd like a practical way to show them off ideally in the kitchen. I already used one to infuse olive oil and other to hold my dried dried beans rather than leaving them tied up in the pantry. What else can do with them?
posted by The Whelk on Dec 5, 2012 - 28 answers

Are there any cheeses which are worthwhile to make myself? [more inside]
posted by shothotbot on Oct 31, 2012 - 25 answers

Blogs for this EXTREMELY BROKE moment of my life? The best blogs about being frugal, DIY, crafty, freegan, coupon-clipping, urban homesteaders, or just plain broke? [more inside]
posted by slidell on Nov 14, 2010 - 37 answers

I learned how to make butter today using just a glass jar, a pint of heavy cream and elbow grease! So I made some, but something strange happened along the way and I seemed to have accidentally made ricotta cheese.... [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Sep 7, 2009 - 9 answers

I have an electric smoker grill, with 2 setting - on / off. Is there a way to regulate how hot the heating element gets, in order to control the cooking temperature? [more inside]
posted by savagecorp on Aug 6, 2009 - 9 answers

Insulate my grill hood? The lid on my propane grill has far more headroom than I'll ever use. Should I fill the top half with insulation? How would you recommend I do it?
posted by markcmyers on Jun 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Is it worth the trouble to vent our range hood outside? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Mar 20, 2009 - 21 answers

We're makin' root beer! (Help?) [more inside]
posted by serazin on Mar 13, 2009 - 17 answers

What is the secret to bread texture? [more inside]
posted by rouftop on Feb 19, 2008 - 28 answers

What parts of your cooking do you strictly DIY? I'm looking for more ways to incorporate "doing it myself" into my cooking. [more inside]
posted by lucyleaf on Nov 9, 2007 - 79 answers