yes the doctor thinks I am crazy but he thought that before. BP low (when young was always low so back to normal) cortisol low insulin low cholesterol raised but is normal and healthy. mental health vastly improved and improving attitude is positive. my days are so much more balanced and enjoyable relaxed anxiety is virtually gone along with self inflicted stress. could not be more pleased never expected things to be going so well. so much more time to be thinking about audio.
Well, operation sourdough worked out better than expected for a first timer!
Lesson got delayed until yesterday and dough set in fridge overnight, pulled out this morning folded it again, scored top, let sit out covered for 3 more hrs, sprayed some water and added some fresh dried rosemary, preheated oven and dutch oven to 465F, baked with lid for 20 min then 15 min with lid off……..cooked to perfection, hard crust outside/moist but firm inside. I’m a fan!
Made a pot of lentil soup to go with it.
Luna has taken over Percy”s kitchen duties!
Lesson got delayed until yesterday and dough set in fridge overnight, pulled out this morning folded it again, scored top, let sit out covered for 3 more hrs, sprayed some water and added some fresh dried rosemary, preheated oven and dutch oven to 465F, baked with lid for 20 min then 15 min with lid off……..cooked to perfection, hard crust outside/moist but firm inside. I’m a fan!
Made a pot of lentil soup to go with it.
Luna has taken over Percy”s kitchen duties!
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Tonight is cream of aspergrass (sic) soup and garlic buns. If I need meat there is a shipload of chicken.
Honey likes to get a large bag of drums, debone and flavour them. My job it to toss them into a grilling basket and cook over fire. Me like!
Can't say even the best fried or roasted chicken is as good as a smoky grill when the chicken is properly marinaded.
Honey likes to get a large bag of drums, debone and flavour them. My job it to toss them into a grilling basket and cook over fire. Me like!
Can't say even the best fried or roasted chicken is as good as a smoky grill when the chicken is properly marinaded.
You'll have to stop there my man, you're starting to **** me off.
Guys your age aren't allowed to be this happy.
Mind you, if I was on a diet of nothing but my three favourite food groups, meat, salt and certain liquids, I'd probably be happy right up until I died...
...a few weeks from now.
Very late meal for me tonight, had to meet someone to sell my project car after work. Didn't feel like take out, so kinda winged it.
Gumbo-ish in an hour.
Dark roux, onions, celery, carrots. Didnt have any bells for a holy trinity. Dried guajillo and pasilla chiles. Smoked paprika, white pepper, garlic powder, chile powder. Chicken boullion, smoked sausage because I didn't have andouille. Bring to a heavy simmer and reduce by half.
Jasmine rice, seasoned with herbs de prevonce, butter and more paprika.
Gumbo-ish in an hour.
Dark roux, onions, celery, carrots. Didnt have any bells for a holy trinity. Dried guajillo and pasilla chiles. Smoked paprika, white pepper, garlic powder, chile powder. Chicken boullion, smoked sausage because I didn't have andouille. Bring to a heavy simmer and reduce by half.
Jasmine rice, seasoned with herbs de prevonce, butter and more paprika.
There are a couple rules when it comes to gumbo, #1 its always done with a dark roux. Like chocolate bar dark. #2 use holy trinity instead of mire poix. #3 NO TOMATOES!
Gumbo is served over rice.
Jambalaya is made with rice in it.
Both can be made strictly plant based, though andouille sausage is the key ingredient in both. I'm sure you have your substitutes. I don't know if you eat fish/shellfish but shrimp is an excellent choice, if so.
Gumbo is served over rice.
Jambalaya is made with rice in it.
Both can be made strictly plant based, though andouille sausage is the key ingredient in both. I'm sure you have your substitutes. I don't know if you eat fish/shellfish but shrimp is an excellent choice, if so.
Yeah those are great fun but always something to do on them to keep the tinworm out
Some research suggests there are regional disagreements over tomato
Anyway I will experiment first with the Roux then work out what I can chuck in.
If you like pickled asparagus, the stovetop method is fast and easy. It also tastes better than the stuff from a jar.
Water
Vinegar
Coarse salt
Pinch sugar.
Nest your fry pans to keep the stalks submerged.
Simmer on very low for about 10 minutes until desired tenderness.
Water
Vinegar
Coarse salt
Pinch sugar.
Nest your fry pans to keep the stalks submerged.
Simmer on very low for about 10 minutes until desired tenderness.
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Well, I guess it's time to make a gumbo. It's one of the recipes I still make full scale since the kids have grown up and moved out. The leftovers never go to waste. For anyone Cajun/Creole curious, John Folse and The encyclopedia of Cajun and Creole cuisine is a veritable gold mine. As a transplant from S Louisiana, it's my most used cookbook by far.