My father used to say, “Chuck doesn’t do anything in halves.” He was right: sometimes its a virtue and sometimes a curse. He and my mother taught me to cook, sometimes using cookbooks, like Julia Child's, but more frequently just winging it. This site is a roller coaster ride of recipes, articles, ingredients and anything else that involves cooking and presenting food. There is something here for everybody from beginners to experts.
Cooking Temps
Chicken breast 165, Chicken thigh 170 or more. Pork med well 145, Pork med 140, Rack of lamb med rare 131, Beef very rare 125, Beef rare 130,Beef med rare 135, Duck Breast 126, Salmon med 118, Disclaimer: USDA stds dictate much higher temps. To be super safe, cook everything until it is dry and crunchy, then toss it in the trash
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) The latest Health Fad.
I was skeptical at first when a friend who is not diabetic told me about CGM.
Dexcom Stelo. It is a small device that is applied to the skin and is worn for two weeks It is waterproof and painless. It continuously monitors your blood glucose level. Yes it does have a super thin needle that goes through the skin, however, there is an automatic applicator that is simple to use and painless. If you were told it was just a sticky pad, you would not question it. The device sends data to an app on your smartphone. Linking the app to the device involves taking a picture of the code on the device and the rest is automatic. The cost ends up being about $100/month and does not require a prescription and the cost can be covered with funds from an HSA. Basically, you go to the Dexcom Stelo website, buy the device, and they send it in the mail. Once you get it, it takes about 30 minutes before you are seeing results on your phone. The photos all show it applied to the arm, but you can put it anyplace that isn't in the way of clothing or activity.
