God, what a post! It's exactly how cooking should be written, it's how I've wanted to write for a long time but can't. Thanks for the reference to me, it honors me.
A lesson in how such a blog should be written. It will remain my model.
What a coincidence, both to post Italian recipes. I didn't know what you posted, so I wasn't inspired, I guess you believe me. An interesting coincidence and one I like so much.
I cook on the run, photograph on the run, write on the run and the result is not how I want it. I have to settle down, sit down, and get more inspiration from your model. That's what I could do for today: Shopping Impressions
P.S. I'm looking forward to cooking your recipe!
I hope you do. I think you will like it. It is a lot of steps, but, if you read it through, you can see that most can be made ahead, so it is not so overwhelming. It is one of those things that is worth it. Make extra sauce. :)
I wish you could see me writing #MarketFriday. I started it at 930 pm last night, with no idea what I was doing, and finally finished it a 330am? Something like that.
Why did I do that to myself?
I don't always plan my daily posts, it is rare, it is on the run as you say. I sit and hope to be inspired...I do collect pictures of everything and this is the whole entire truth behind my eclectic posting some days. But, shhhhhh! It can be our little secret.
I laughed when I saw your recipe, I know it was a coincidence, a great one! :)I believe you are too hard on yourself, I always enjoy your posts and think that many times they are thoughtful, poignant, nostalgic, and full of love for life. They are great posts, Dan and if they were not, I would tell you that too. At the very least, I would not praise them. We are both busy, with busy lives and we do what we can and still maintain our status. Thanks so much for stopping by and reading my way-too-long-to-read-post, then dropping your link! Much appreciated! Thank you!
#MarketFriday loves you!
I like to make complicated recipes. I often spend 4-5 hours in the kitchen. I like to work alone, to do everything myself (and I often make mistakes, spoil food because I don't know some basics). My wife, on the other hand, is very unhappy if she doesn't have help when she makes food...
It takes me about that long to write a post and, like you, I often don't know what I'm going to write about, it really scares me that I won't have inspiration. Funny and nice at the same time, once I start writing the ideas start coming.
Maybe sometimes I victimize myself when I talk about how bad my posts are but maybe I like it when you tell me they're not really like that. Now I've told you a little secret too!
I take forever to write a post! I know!! How can some people zip them off?
I have closed my laptop and left the computer if I sit there too long with nothing running through my brain. Most times that is not the case.
I like complicated recipes, most don't. Check out those cakes that I did for the other #MarketFridays... Oh, I remember you did see them. I am more of a savory food eater as opposed to sweets. I like food. :) I spend hours in the kitchen, but, I like it. If I have help, it is fine, if not, that is fine too. I like the company, but, don't need help. (usually) I have my own ways of doing things. :)
It really is never as bad as you make it out to be. I think it is good to tell people how well they do! We are supposed to wait till Secret Sunday to tell secrets, Friday will never do! :)
Some are professionals and others don't care how they write, if they see that they still get something in return, often far above the value of the post. On this point, I have seen many things that have outraged me but I know that this is the way it is in our world. What upsets me is about myself, that sometimes I become envious and I have never had this feeling before.
Like you, I prefer salty food. I don't cook sweets because I don't like pharmacy-like recipes, that I have to keep track of quantities very precisely. I like freedom (which I have often paid for by throwing away cooked food), I like to mix ingredients as I think is right, so I am a cook who has only learned from my own mistakes.
And I think it's good to tell people your opinion but often people are not ready to listen. Especially here, when everyone is chasing votes, don't risk upsetting others. Most people. And I prefer not to say my opinion than to upset someone, I keep my right to honesty vis a vis friends or newbies when I allow myself to give some advice and say where I think they are wrong. Just to help. Sometimes it has worked. I love those who don't mind!
It's funny, and I never thought of it that way, but, desserts are fussier when it comes to quantity. too much sugar, flour and you can ruin the effect. Perhaps that is why I don't care for it as much. :)
My cauliflower pizza crust is an example. I am not sure it has ever come out the same way twice. My chili is the same. Whenever people ask for a recipe, I freeze, knowing that I cannot duplicate what they ate, only approximate. That is why I use recipes many times. Then I can veer off that and still have a recipe to give them.
I have to say that opinions are usually fine with me unless someone goes out of their way to be rude. Then, it is not fine. I don't mind criticism but, it is the way that it is delivered that makes the difference. It is rare to get someone that aims to hurt, but, I know that it happens.
Advice is always welcome. Most days I need it! LOL :) Thanks, Dan! @bluemoon I hope you are having a great weekend!
I've never made a good pizza. I saw your cauliflower pizza recipe, thought I'd try it but couldn't find the right time.
I most enjoy cooking without following a recipe when I know how to cook that dish. Funny thing is, I often forget to put in an ingredient and then regret not following the recipe.
We had a very rainy week and the weekend is the same. Chances are we won't get out of the house.
Wishing you a sunny weekend and good for the walk!
It has been a perfect weekend so far! It is raining right now, but, was sunny all day. I like the rain at night as it doesn't spoil the day and still nourishes the grass and plants.
I will give you a hint. Grate the cauliflower ahead so it will be ready when you are. Then put it in the freezer and take out the day you want to make it. Once you make it, you won't need a recipe ever again. It is that easy. I have enough in my freezer to make pizza 6 times. I am a lazy cook like that. :))
Another hint. Cauliflower is watery, so I unthaw it on a paper towel in a bowl. I take the paper towel and squeeze the water out so it won't be a watery pizza. :)