hello gentle readers,
i've had this blog for several months now, but i haven't really known what to do with it. i'm not on the road, i don't take a lot of pictures, and my life is pretty mundane. this is great for my gpa, but doesn't make good blog fodder.
however, i think i've finally found a partial use for this space. my new year's resolution this year was to learn how to cook and try some new recipes. i'm sure a lot of you are glad to hear this, probably because you know my diet is mainly composed of peas and beans. i've been doing a pretty good job of mixing it up lately, and since i now cook at least three meals a day for myself i have lots of time to play around in the kitchen. (don't tell my professors.) i'm also a regular attendee at grad student potlucks, which has been prompting me to learn to cook interesting new foods.
so, i'm going to use this space to post recipes that i really like, both those that i've made up, as well as those that i've adapted from other sources or learned along the way. you're invited to read along as i have my culinary adventures (and misadventures), as well as post some of your own recipes to help me along on my journey to becoming competent in the kitchen.
there aren't really any ground rules, but it might save you time and energy if you knew the following: i can't eat nuts (i'm allergic to some and i don't like the others), i don't eat shellfish or most fish, i'm generally vegetarian during the lenten season, and i don't eat tofu that looks like snot.
with that said, enjoy!
-a.
p.s. for those of you who don't care about recipes, i'll also post stories and pictures about my life from time to time.
2/21/09
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Great idea Alex! I will help you with some Indian recipes! No nuts I promise..
ReplyDeleteNitya
I learned how to make cinnamon waffles and won a bet with them! If you want it, I can send you the recipe.
ReplyDeleteyeah - do it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely picture. I will make sure to get you back.
ReplyDeleteRecipe:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons white sugar
4 egg yolks
4 egg whites
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center of the flower mixture.
In a separate bowl, mix together the egg yolks, milk, vanilla and oil. Pour into well of flour mixture and stir just until ingredients are moistened.
In another bowl beat egg whites until stiff. Fold them into batter.
Cook the batter in a waffle iron.
They are delicious.
P.S. can you learn how to make peanut butter playdough?