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We had white hominy in the freezer. the stock is dizzy chicken stock and inspired Pozole. Roasted pumpkin is from October…and also from the freezer. Garni includes cilantro, marigolds, chicken, artichoke, tomatoes, cucumber. Cook what you have. stay well
Cook what you have. stay well
Cooking project today is spit roasted chicken. The BBQ has small motor, spit for two chickens and spike pins. Now in day 59 I find that I have time – after our ritual morning walk – to prep and roast chickens for lunch.
The chickens go into a simple brine – prior to the walk. On our return, they are rinsed and trussed. We have tangerines and soy sauce – so that is the flavor direction du jour. On a low heat ~ == 250F off the calibrated BBQ thermometer the chickens get dizzy for about 2 1/2 hours with the BBG cover down. Golden roasted and served with microwave frozen broccoli.
Cook what you have
Stay well.
Day 58 of social isolation. Back from the ritualistic walk. Time is 9am – just after requested Hawaiian breakfast burritos – Charred flour tortilla, Ham, egg scramble , pineapple chunks and confetti sprinkles. Confetti sprinkles were just for oatmeal – now it is the make […]
Day 59 in social distancing. Thank goodness for the Rocky Mountain News! It is Wednesday with the Food Section. The news says 5 ways for avocado toast. The easy way is toasting an English muffin and Ssmuushh. With plenty of time…a heart shaped toast, broil […]
Just saying – Pizza Friday should not be devoid due to social distancing.
Brownies – My favorite culinary myth about the brownie is from Betty Crocker’s Baking Classics.. The story goes >> a housewife in Maine, who was making a chocolate cake, forgot to add baking powder. When her cake didn’t rise properly, instead of tossing it out, […]
Nutmeg history is rather dark as it was extremely rare. Nutmeg is native to Moluccas (or the spice Islands) . in addition to being limited to a very narrow region of growth, Nutmeg comes from a tree (whose botanical name is myristica fragrans) that takes […]
Today … again on the news i heard again about victory gardens from days past. The gourmet garden at the hotel roof top was definitely ahead of its time. Not farm to table, the garden out your side door to the line. Today now more than ever is time to plant your own. Shelves are empty at the markets and produce is difficult to find, let alone fresh herbs. As an easy grow – lemon thyme, rosemary , sage, and mint.
Growing culinary herbs grows metal well being …even in a one gallon clay pot in the city.
Saveur newsletter is my simple pleasure today. Today’s newsletter “5 Two Ingredient Sandwiches to make before your next Video Conference”. COVID -19 social distancing has us meeting by video conferencing. My 4 ingredient sandwich is Justin’s almond butter and banana. The sprinkles add the fouth […]