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| Author: | KSyrahSyrah [ Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Resolutions |
Does anyone have any resolutions they'd like to report? This year, I want to: Be more calorie conscious  More meatless days; we ordinarily have meatless Friday, but maybe meatless Tuesday. Try 2 - 3 new foods a month. Learn how to put together non-sandwich lunches. Keep up my inventory. |
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| Author: | marygott [ Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resolutions |
I also want to add more veggies to my meals. And eat something sous vide as I am feeling extremely left out. And plan ahead. And, and, and... Mary |
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| Author: | auntcy1 [ Tue Jan 04, 2011 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resolutions |
Number 1 resolution (besides getting rid of these damn fevers that keep cropping up) is to get my cooking/baking mojo back. I've been seriously off for almost a year and really need to get back on track. I've been making meals but nothing new or special, besides those that are already deemed special. After that it's (in no particular order) healthier eating, more veg meals, more grain salads/sides, add tofu/soy proteins, get back to/increase the Asian flavored meals, bake again, and just enjoy my kitchen. I think it misses me...  Nance |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resolutions |
All, I resolve to learn to write "2011" on my checks this year before February. KSS, I think we can help you with that resolution. Maybe you should start a thread looking for ideas ... |
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| Author: | fitzie [ Wed Jan 05, 2011 1:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resolutions |
I've been looking for a 12" flat bottom carbon steel wok for over a year and finally found one at the grocery store for $10.99. So, I'll start my Chinese cooking attempts again. I'm determined to master at least a few recipes. Eat more grains as I've discovered we really like the ones we've tried. Use recipes instead of cooking "off the top of my head." Use the freezer for more than ice cream and ice cubes. Fitzie |
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| Author: | Amy [ Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resolutions |
Fitzie, Grace Young's Stir Frying to the Sky's Edge is pretty accessible. You may want to look at it for inspiration. Amy |
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| Author: | Amy [ Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resolutions |
I hadn't really thought about it until this thread was posted, but I guess I'd like to resolve to expand my repertoire. I'd like to do more Indian, Chinese and Japanese. Something of a challenge given my limited access to ingredients living in the middle of nowhere. And like KSS, I want more meatless meals...although that will be more difficult now that I'm cooking proteins almost exclusively sous vide...they're just so good that way. That and get another bookshelf for my seriously growing cookbook collection. Amy |
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| Author: | fitzie [ Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resolutions |
Question, Amy. What does beef/chicken/pork look like when you cook sous vide? How does it brown or does it still look raw? I've never seen it. Fitzie |
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| Author: | Amy [ Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resolutions |
fitzie wrote: Question, Amy. What does beef/chicken/pork look like when you cook sous vide? How does it brown or does it still look raw? I've never seen it. Fitzie It doesn't brown sous vide. The meat frankly doesn't look incredibly appetizing when it comes out, but searing takes care of both looks and creating a nice Maillard crust. The "standard" practice is to remove it from the bag and dry it off, and then do a quick sear in a very, very hot pan, preferable something like cast iron. There are other methods, but that's the one I prefer. The sear usually only takes about 30 seconds on each side, so you really aren't cooking it that much more. Amy |
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| Author: | Kathy Henry [ Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resolutions |
I will aspire to either clean my house more often or find an inexpensive cleaning person. Chances are slim that either will happen. Slim - now that is something else i could work on.
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