Things I really do know about cooking -
10-08-2021, 08:31 AM
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I have found that as I've gotten older, I have to really read & re-read a recipe (as I am making the dish). Over the past few years I've found myself leaving out ingredients, not mixing them in the right order, etc, etc, etc. I have to constantly refer back to the recipe which I did not have to do so much in my younger years. Even things that I've made a zillion times still now require me to be more diligent in reading the recipe/instructions.
10-09-2021, 05:03 PM
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Rusty! that is the method I use for when I do machine embroidery....I get the colors all lined up....and then move them to the other side as I go....ummm....sounds like a very good method for baking as well!
10-09-2021, 05:40 PM
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I have found that as I've gotten older, I have to really read & re-read a recipe (as I am making the dish). Over the past few years I've found myself leaving out ingredients, not mixing them in the right order, etc, etc, etc. I have to constantly refer back to the recipe which I did not have to do so much in my younger years. Even things that I've made a zillion times still now require me to be more diligent in reading the recipe/instructions.
10-10-2021, 04:29 AM
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When I use a familiar recipe, I have to scan it over to make sure I don't skip something. When I make a new recipe, I usually half it and follow exactly before tweaking it "for next time".
At my house, the cook doesn't clean the kitchen...
At my house, the cook doesn't clean the kitchen...
10-13-2021, 05:48 AM
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What's the one thing that I really know about cooking? That my husband won't do it and if he does, his food is so terrible, I would never ask him again to make another meal.
Gawd! He's so spoiled!
Gawd! He's so spoiled!
10-13-2021, 06:34 AM
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When we were first married, if the house were on fire - he would want me to "fix a bite to eat" for him before we could exit.
He's actually can put together food now.
I still mind, though, when he tells me what temperature I should use for cooking a roast!
