A tough decision...

After a few weeks of thought I have decided to stop posting on this blog. I have some other larger projects in the works and responsibilities that take precedent over the time it takes to write posts for both of my blogs. However I will begin posting on Syracuse Sandwich again starting today. Thank you to everyone who read this blog regularly.

Dan's Daily Dose #41, #42, #43, & #44

FIVE SPICE POWDER     
1 tsp. Ground cinnamon     
1 tsp. Ground cloves     
1 tsp. Fennel seed     
1 tsp. Star anise     
1 tsp. Szechwan peppercorns 

ITALIAN HERB SEASONING     
1 tsp. Oregano     
1 tsp. Marjoram     
1 tsp. Thyme     
1 tsp. Basil     
1 tsp. Rosemary     
1 tsp. Sage 

  

CINNAMON SUGAR     
7/8 cup Granulated sugar     
2 Tbsp. Ground cinnamon 

  

CHILI POWDER 

3 Tbsp. paprika     
1 Tbsp. ground cumin     
2 Tbsp. oregano     
1 tsp. red or cayenne pepper     
1/2 tsp. garlic powder 

Dan's Daily Dose #39 & #40

     Add fresh butter to your fruit pie filling after it has been cooked. Or dot pieces of butter over the fruit before you place on the top crust.

     A Perfect Pastry Crust?  In your favorite recipe, substitute a 4:1 ratio of lard:butter.

Dan's Daily Dose #38

     To restore color and shine to an aluminum pan, boil some apple peels in it for a few minutes, then rinse and dry.

Dan's Daily Dose #36 & #37

     Purchase the best (i.e. heaviest) set of non-stick cookware you can afford.


     Use non-stick cookware so that you don't have to use as much, if any, fat. When sauteing, use a small amount of chicken broth or wine instead of butter or oil.

Dan's Daily Dose #35

     When measuring honey, coat the measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray or vegetable oil before adding the honey. The honey will slide right out.