The Cookbook is all printed, well almost, I have one more copy to print and bind, but that's all! JoAnn came into my office yesterday and helped with collating, binding and proofing. Need to check them over before the Publisher releases them for distribution. Trying to decide what to make today from the cookbook, maybe Pop's Waffles or Diane's Finnish Pancake. If I make the pancake I can make some Beer Bread too. That stuff is great, simple and hearty. Thanks Mike. Winter Ales work well, they give a subtle hint of spice to the bread.
I made Roger's Quick Baked Beans. Very good, though I had to adlib on some ingredients, and they might need a warning to serve with Gasex ;-)
Also made the Chicken Soup yesterday. I called Mother to find out what Italian macaroni paste was, and she didn't know either. My solution was to use a heaping tablespoon of Orzo as well as a tablespoon of tomato paste. I ended up with a pink soup, that tasted fine, perhaps a bit heavy on the celery. And even though the recipe didn't call for any chicken in the chicken soup, I did and most of a cubed chicken breast.
I hear Gail may be doing her own version of Julie and Julia and trying to cook her way through the entire cookbook.
John
Trying once more - Matt and I have been trying to get my computer to comment - no luck - so am trying Ralph's.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great idea and I hope you get lots of comments. Hope you all are trying a recipe or 2. My 2 favorites have been French Onion Soup (thanks Patti) and Scallops with brown butter (thanks Gail). Polly
I may be too old for this, but if it works, it's a great idea! We have tried thirteen recipes so far. This morning I made Ralph's pizza dough; now Stan is finishing a lunchtime pizza. Aunt Ruth's "Holiday Festive Sticky Buns" are indeed festive, and tasty.Mostly, I've been on an Italian roll, here.All very interesting and good; Two of the best:"Braciole" and "Mushroom,Sausage Ragu with Polenta",these from New Ipswich by way of East Boston. Thanks!Next, I'm eyeing "Balsamic Cream Chicken With Asparagus" from Dan and Rachel. It's a good thing I'm retired! Pizza's done; it smells really good. Gail
ReplyDeleteHi, Got to ask .. Did these comments show up anywhere?
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