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Jun 22, 2021Liked by BowTiedOctopod

My dear friend, recently departed, who loved to cook and enjoyed owning a restaurant during his retirement would have appreciated your contribution here very much indeed, and he would have expressed it far more eloquently than I am able to.

I will be sure to mention you when I next see our mutual friend Chef. Looking forward with interest and much appreciation to your future posts.

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Thank you for the kind words; food has a way of bringing people together. Very sorry for your loss.

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Jun 21, 2021Liked by BowTiedOctopod

lol, I am Asian and I could not cook rice on stovetop!

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Good skill to have in case you don't have electricity for a rice cooker. I love ricecookers, btw.. will drop content on that at some point.

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What do you think of using coriander, cumin achiote, garlic powder and achiote paste instead of Goya Sazon (to avoid Red 40)?

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You can, I'd add a dash of MSG too..

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Mar 13, 2022Liked by BowTiedOctopod

Thank you sir

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I know its a late comment, but any tips on using dried beans instead?

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yes, fren! Soak overnight in water to cover... (if you have a pressure cooker they will cook in next day in 15 mins). Otherwise use recipe and simmer 30mins, or until tender.

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