Johnny's Cookshack

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As I gain more patience the older I get, I find that I can tolerate the science of food a lot more than when I was a young chef, just starting out. Making (pear) vinegar is a cool process because first you have to make wine, then you kill the yeast to make vinegar. 6 weeks later...

#acetobacter

A fondant, single-layered cake decorated like an 8-bit Minecraft cake.

In 7th grade I took a Home Ec class. In 9th grade I took Baking I class and In 10th grade, Baking II. Unfortunately, my teacher quit half-way thru and my new baking teacher made me take the class over. At J&W I enjoyed the baking and pastry classes but not enough to pursue that side.

#minecraftcake

When I was in culinary school in RI, I often visited this tiny little ice cream shop in Warwick. They made a cinnamon ice cream that stayed in my memory for years. We finally convinced him to share the secret. It was Red Hots - the candy. Here's my version. 🔟/🔟

#icecream
#homecooking
#craftfoods

Happy Wednesday my friend!

Thank you! It makes the best BLT's!

That is beautiful! Rolls are one of my favorite baking projects. There's a zen about making them.

Sourdough Pullman sandwich loaf.

In my 30+ wars as a professional chef I didn't like to bake. Too much discipline. As I age, I find that my patience for the science is increasing. I recently developed this Pullman sourdough sandwich loaf and now it's my daily bread. 🙏

What is your daily bread?

#sourdough
#homecooking

Glad to be a part of this new platform. Follow me for some advanced (and not so advanced) cooking adventures.

I don't think I can have a normal conversation that doesn't involve food and cooking... join me foodies!

#homecooking #professionalchef
#fermentation
#breadbaking
#foodtalk