My friend Jeff sent me this after he read the blog. I already know some folks won't agree with all of it, but let's all be friends here. No flaming on my blog. Feel free to add to it for my benefit.
- don't burn the garlic
- don't burn the butter
- fresh homegrown tomatoes + mayo + toast = heaven
- one glass of wine for the pot, one for the cook
- never wash cast iron with soap
- rice is 2:1; water:rice
- risotto is 7:1
- brown rice is good but takes 3x as long
(these are starting to get focused on the vegetarian reader)
- homemade hummus is just as good
- double the garlic (unless it's served raw)
- ingredients are important.
- chocolate is good.
- a little cream fixes many mediocre sauces
- if you like soup, get a hand blender
- everything's better with cheese (except seafood - delicate flavors can be overpowered)
- know your audience - watch the spice
- add salt to onions and mushrooms to sweat them in a saute
- never walk away from heating milk or sugar on the stov, unless you want to clean the stove
- don't skip the salt in baking
- kids like choc chip pancakes
- goat cheese is good in an omelet
- julia child's original PBS show with the omelet should be required viewing
- serve a nice drink while you're cooking to distract your guests
- chili loves beer
- frozen peas are better than canned ones
- many soups are better the second day
- canned broth is better than a bouillon cube
- keep your knife sharp - it's easier and safer than a dull one
- never put a good knife in the dishwasher
- every cook needs 2 good knives: a small paring knife and a 6" chef's knife.
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