Comments on: Marketman’s Quick Tip #1 : Flat Crust

By: Part Time Homemaker

Part Time Homemaker — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:25:00 +0000

I usually use another pan that is one size smaller to pack the crust down since I’m lazy, but I always regret it after because I have to wash one extra big thing. Hehehe. I will definitely try this next time instead!

By: Katrina

Katrina — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:02:20 +0000

Hello, MM! I KNOW, it’s been a long, long time since you’ve seen me here. I have no excuse, save to say that life got in the way and blog-reading fell by the wayside. I’ve pretty much caught up on the other blogs, but I kept getting intimidated by yours, because you post so prolifically that I was daunted by the multitude of posts I’d have to catch up on! Imagine, I didn’t even know until recently that you had started selling your lechon commercially and Zubuchon now has several branches; that I’ve missed EBs and the chance to meet more of your readers; and that the Teen is all grown up and out of the house! I had intended to go through the last couple of years’ posts before reappearing here, but realized that that was the reason I kept postponing it. And I missed you, your blog and your other readers too much already. So, I’ve decided that I’ll just ease into it and read only what I’m able to, for now, until I feel can once again call myself a loyal and regular MM fan. ;-)

Anyway, as a way to get back into the MM fold, as it were, and since this post is about quick tips, I’d like to mention a little tip I just recently learned. I’m sure you already know about this, since it’s from Saveur, but maybe some of your readers haven’t yet. Apologies if this has been posted here before. It’s just a handy way to peel garlic quickly. I LOVE this method because peeling garlic (especially in the quantities I use) can be a chore. I just amended the method a bit because I’m not strong enough to smash the whole bulb with my hand and I don’t have stainless steel bowls. Instead, I smash the bulb with a heavy object and use a metal stockpot with the lid on. Here’s the video demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d3oc24fD-c

I’m excited to once again be a Marketmanila reader! :-)

By: marissewalangkaparis

marissewalangkaparis — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:54:02 +0000

great idea…hmmm…which reminds me…i havent made pies for some time…..should make some….

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:46:59 +0000

Ah another category to look forward to. Thanks for being so generous, MM!

By: little mary

little mary — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:17:44 +0000

since i do not have a meat pounder, i use the bottom of my measuring cup instead, got this tip from king arthur flour “baking banter” blog.

By: PITS, MANILA

PITS, MANILA — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:51:53 +0000

great, MM! thanks … hope to remember this …

By: farida

farida — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:03:47 +0000

thanks, for this tip, MM. @#10..exactly my sentiments of MM’s generosity.

By: ami

ami — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:58:29 +0000

Patricia – you nailed my thoughts exactly.

I had a serious hankering for a cheesecake for a couple of weeks some time ago. Probably caused by my not getting a cake for my birthday then.

By: florisa

florisa — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:56:42 +0000

now that’s a great idea!

By: millet

millet — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:01:36 +0000

oo nga no? am having a “why didn’t i think of that before?” moment. thanks for the tip, MM. my crusts are always uneven. and it’s hard to compact them with the back of a spoon.