Okay, so I do actually plan to post a little something now and then. Today, I just want to record a few small inspirations. Congrats to my friend Katherine (who judging by the comments on my last post isn't even still checking this blog--hehe), who just welcomed her first little one into the world! Aurora Jane is already a little beauty and I can hardly believe how much life can change in one day. Okay, maybe that inspiration isn't so little. Who's next? Haha.
Justin and I watched Julie and Julia the other night. While I found it rather over the top in many ways, I now have the desire to track down a Julia Child recipe...and to learn a few tried and true cooking techniques. Which makes me want to ask if any of you have any quality recipes/cookbooks to share (not necessarily a la Julia Child, just something you've recently discovered or rediscovered). After Thanksgiving, I decided to try turkey pot pie to make a dent in our turkey leftovers. I've never been much for carrots, celery, or peas, so I really didn't expect to like turkey pot pie that much, but Justin and I both fell in love. Well, as much as one can fall in love with food. It's really more of a casserole than a pie. The filling is topped with a peppery cheddar biscuit. Major yum. And Justin gave me a food processor for Christmas so now it's even easier to make! You can check out the recipe for yourself here.
Well, I think that's all for now. Baby steps, you know. One last question to leave you with: Anyone make any New Year's resolutions this year?
3 comments:
Hey girlie! Did you read the book Julie & Julia? Its decent. I love Julie childs potato leek soap. Soooo easy. I cook alot with Barefoot Contessa recipes, I have two cookbooks. The food is GREAT, but it can be expensive and caloric (ie add a whole bottle of wine to a pot roast...oh soo yummy), betty crocker is a great fallback and Alton Brown who owns a little piece of my heart and a large piece of my waistline.
I did not read the book. Read up on the author a bit and was not terribly impressed.
Have never made any Barefoot Contessa recipes (caloric and expensive...sounds worth it) and don't know that I've heard of Alton Brown. Might have to look into those. Thanks for the tips, BA!
Hey Lisa! I would try the America's Test Kitchen cookbook, put out by the television show on PBS. The recipes are well prepared, and they do vignettes on the best ingredients and cookware. I've found everything I made to be incredibly tasty and easy to make. (Beth in London)
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