♨♨♨♨ Dave P's Amateur Home-Cook Log/Thread/Dump/Whatever ♨♨♨♨

[jbball92]

Blog had over 300 unique visitors today, 500 views.

Low carb Pho looks like it could be a hit on reddit, alot of traffic from there.

It's been up for 10 days now, today was the biggest day. Trying to do my best to drum up traffic and social media followers...too impatient.

ever consider doing those 1-2 night a week "restaurant" deals? it seems like a cool idea if you arent too serious or are trying to see what people think, basically take reservations and orders in advance for like 6 people a night for saturday and/or sunday. it seems like its becoming more popular.

[Dave P]

Not really, feel like cooking for strangers at this point might kill the fun I'm having.

For now I'm enjoying the culinary experimentation and learning. I like sharing my findings.

Maybe next year I'll try out for master chef or something but for now I just wanna build a following and stay unmonetized

[Jerma]

Blog had over 300 unique visitors today, 500 views.

Low carb Pho looks like it could be a hit on reddit, alot of traffic from there.

It's been up for 10 days now, today was the biggest day. Trying to do my best to drum up traffic and social media followers...too impatient.

Feels like it's been a year trying to get follows and it's been like 3 days.

inb4 dave is next epic meal time

[jbball92]

Not really, feel like cooking for strangers at this point might kill the fun I'm having.

For now I'm enjoying the culinary experimentation and learning. I like sharing my findings.

Maybe next year I'll try out for master chef or something but for now I just wanna build a following and stay unmonetized

i feel that man.

Beat bobby flay?

[Dave P]

I feel like if I did get on a show I'd only be able to choose one so I think masterchef would be the best bet.

If I keep this pace up for 1 year I'm definitely trying out.

[Jerma]

Not really, feel like cooking for strangers at this point might kill the fun I'm having.

For now I'm enjoying the culinary experimentation and learning. I like sharing my findings.

Maybe next year I'll try out for master chef or something but for now I just wanna build a following and stay unmonetized

hit me right in the feels. everyone always asks me why don't you persue a career in cooking? something is lost when you're cooking for people you DGAF about

I feel like if I did get on a show I'd only be able to choose one so I think masterchef would be the best bet.

If I keep this pace up for 1 year I'm definitely trying out.

would cut off a toe to meet gordan ramsay

[Dave P]

Yup, honestly the only "career" I could see myself having is if I had 1 million followers and just sold tickets to random popup style events for side money like a touring musician.

Brb post menu, limited time tickets, one night only, $150 per ticket.

Rake in like 10k per event.

[Jerma]

Yup, honestly the only "career" I could see myself having is if I had 1 million followers and just sold tickets to random popup style events for side money like a touring musician.

Brb post menu, limited time tickets, one night only, $150 per ticket.

Rake in like 10k per event.

you watch the movie chef with jon favreau, that's the only way I could see cooking for a living. if you haven't a real feel good movie for foodies.
plus it hit home hard for me, basically my dad was the protagonist and I was the kid in the movie

[kratosbrah]

hit up r/food theyll love your dishes

[Jerma]

hit up r/food theyll love your dishes

probably has a point here as much as we hate reddit for their neckbearded *******-tree, they get internet traffic

[Dave P]

hit up r/food theyll love your dishes

Not that simple, can't just link my blog over and over, have to pepper in legit commentary and actually get the upvotes.

But yea, I'm working on the reddit angle.

[0p3rator]

Blog had over 300 unique visitors today, 500 views.

Low carb Pho looks like it could be a hit on reddit, alot of traffic from there.

It's been up for 10 days now, today was the biggest day. Trying to do my best to drum up traffic and social media followers...too impatient.

Feels like it's been a year trying to get follows and it's been like 3 days.

Are you going to try to monetize at some point?

[Dave P]

*shrug*

Trying to not put the cart before the horse. Not completely against it but I wouldn't do it until the place is a hit

[Dave P]

Here are your fcking Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Lardon


I added a maple glaze with sugar free maple.



Instagram Pic

[Dave P]

Woke up quick at about noon, just thought I had to have some Brussel Sprouts soon…and maple bacon (lardon)



Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Lardons

[0p3rator]

also mirin picture taking skills. DSLR?

[Dave P]

Samsung S6 lol, camera phones have come a long way.

Add a instagram filter for sexiness sometimes.

[WeekndOrNah]

How'd you like the Brussel Sprouts / Bacon Lardons / Maple Syrup combination?

[Dave P]

Pretty awesome, it was alittle bitter before the maple for my taste but the tablespoon of sugar-free maple just made it pop with the salty/crunch of the bacon.




Got peeps comin over tomorrow.


Making some Sous-Vide ribs that are rockin right now, just threw an attempt at making Potato Pav� into the oven...gonna try to make this weird chicken cordon bleu dip recipe I found for munchy times.

[Dave P]

Dem Ribs tho




Dat fancy pave tho



Pave been in the oven for 50 minutes, gettin close.

[Dave P]

Put up a writeup of Brining meat and the science behind it.

We be Brining, come eat your science with a heaping pile of salt (NaCl).

[Dave P]

[Dave P]

Pumpkin w/ yogurt sauce recipe is up

[Dave P]

Wish you brahs could taste the shavings on this pav�

I was just cutting the edges off to make it a uniform clean rectangle, prepping for when I sear it, and literally just popping the shavings in my mouth at room temperature and they were so fcking good...





Look at that layering with that perfect layer of cream between each row.

[Jerma]

hey dave was wondering since the way I used to cook steak was in bacon grease, is 133 degrees in the sous vide hot enough to render bacon fat?

[Dave P]

I have no idea bro, I've never sous-vide bacon outside of pork-belly and that is usually more in the 150-155 range if i recall correctly.

[BeastMode101]

The recipe for the zero-carb Pho soup is up.


Zero Carb Pho Soup
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your food looks good man.

Can you make something russian or eastern european?

And a russian recipe for college brahs that is good for the entire week? High protein, high carb, no dairy

[Jerma]

I have no idea bro, I've never sous-vide bacon outside of pork-belly and that is usually more in the 150-155 range if i recall correctly.

what about that bacon burger in the mushroom bun, I just want to know if i can get soem grease going to drizzle onto my steak

[Dave P]

your food looks good man.

Can you make something russian or eastern european?

And a russian recipe for college brahs that is good for the entire week? High protein, high carb, no dairy

I made some milk-soup with egg noodles and some Tvarok earlier in the thread, I'm trying to make some Sirniki as well.

No dairy tho...maybe some poppy seed roulette or some cabbage pie....something like that.


I'll get something this week fo' sho.

[Jerma]

your food looks good man.

Can you make something russian or eastern european?

And a russian recipe for college brahs that is good for the entire week? High protein, high carb, no dairy

don't know much about russian cuisine but for college brahs cheap cuts of meat and a slow cooker are you're best friend for meeting those requirements
if you tell me what proteins and starches russians typically use and how the food usually is; sweet/spicy/sour/savory, etc... I can help out Im the ****ing absolute king of cooking well on a budget and healthy if desired.