At 12/29/21 11:23 PM, Kiwi wrote:tasted like it was missing something idk
Fresh herbs and a pickled vegetable like pickled red onion would have really kicked this up a notch. Fresh earthiness and sour vegetables really help cut through richness. This looks like it was probably quite rich.
At 12/30/21 12:20 PM, OlTroutBlossom wrote:At 12/29/21 11:23 PM, Kiwi wrote:tasted like it was missing something idk
Fresh herbs and a pickled vegetable like pickled red onion would have really kicked this up a notch. Fresh earthiness and sour vegetables really help cut through richness. This looks like it was probably quite rich.
Ahhh that sounds good mhm
At 12/30/21 06:44 AM, Cyberdevil wrote:At 12/29/21 11:23 PM, Kiwi wrote:tasted like it was missing something idk
Something green maybe? Coriander, some other fresh herbs? Something sweet or sour?
Visually just seems to be missing some color.
COLOR
PEPPERS !
At 12/30/21 09:22 PM, Kiwi wrote:delicious shizzle
Now this looks amazing! It's got that
At 12/30/21 09:21 PM, Kiwi wrote:COLOR
PEPPERS !
WOOO
Well maybe not teh peppers but definitely teh color.
At 12/29/21 11:23 PM, Kiwi wrote:tasted like it was missing something idk
Maybe garlic?
Here is what I had for Christmas Eve Dinner with plenty of leftover for Christmas Day:
For dessert:
“I bet one legend that keeps recurring throughout history, in every culture, is the story of Popeye.” - Jack Handey
At 12/31/21 11:26 AM, door88 wrote:Here is what I had for Christmas Eve Dinner with plenty of leftover for Christmas Day:
For dessert:
Ooh that looks amazing.
Garlic does add to just about everything too.
I want to eat more meals at the dining table this year. First meal at the table of 2022.
At 1/1/22 05:42 PM, Kiwi wrote:I want to eat more meals at the dining table this year. First meal at the table of 2022.
What an awesome way to start the New Year...
Looking forward to more fine dining feast glimpses in this here thread throughout too then.
I vow to take at least a few more photos as well this year; try new things when I get a chance to.
1 mile jog, one hour of just dance 2022, daily stretches & a early dinner at the table today.
crock pot ranch pork chops, red baby potatoes w onion, side salad w Italian & a pickleeeee
At 1/4/22 10:15 PM, Kiwi wrote:1 mile jog, one hour of just dance 2022, daily stretches & a early dinner at the table today.
crock pot ranch pork chops, red baby potatoes w onion, side salad w Italian & a pickleeeee
2022 starting the right way fo rizzle!
And that's enticing... just about to walk a mile and arrange some leftovers myself + mushrooms...
Non-ideal photo op thus far.
who wants to teach me how to use chopsticks
i'm a hands-on learner and these videos online are not doing it for me lmao
At 1/6/22 02:26 PM, Kiwi wrote:
who wants to teach me how to use chopsticks
i'm a hands-on learner and these videos online are not doing it for me lmao
Are you sure that rooster doesn't detach from the sticks?
That might be just a "rest".
At 1/6/22 03:20 PM, RefurbishedPeepers wrote:At 1/6/22 02:26 PM, Kiwi wrote:
who wants to teach me how to use chopsticks
i'm a hands-on learner and these videos online are not doing it for me lmao
Are you sure that rooster doesn't detach from the sticks?
That might be just a "rest".
lmao it does i just left it on for the picture
At 1/6/22 03:59 PM, Kiwi wrote:At 1/6/22 03:20 PM, RefurbishedPeepers wrote:At 1/6/22 02:26 PM, Kiwi wrote:
who wants to teach me how to use chopsticks
i'm a hands-on learner and these videos online are not doing it for me lmao
Are you sure that rooster doesn't detach from the sticks?
That might be just a "rest".
lmao it does i just left it on for the picture
I picked up a ramen bowl that came with chopsticks & a spoon, but the sticks are round, and I'm having a hell of a time picking up noodles with them.
I think I might need some that are more squared at the end.
At 1/6/22 02:26 PM, Kiwi wrote:
who wants to teach me how to use chopsticks
i'm a hands-on learner and these videos online are not doing it for me lmao
Using them for soup noodles is difficult, I just end up slurping up the noodles. More solid, bite sized food might be better practise.
At 1/6/22 02:26 PM, Kiwi wrote:
who wants to teach me how to use chopsticks
i'm a hands-on learner and these videos online are not doing it for me lmao
One stick stays still and you manipulate the other. Holding it higher up on the stick (further from the food) gives you greater dexterity.
Made a quick, baked pasta with home made meat sauce, prosciutto, brie, and smoked cheddar.
Should have put more cheddar on it, as it really added an extra layer of deliciousness to it.
At 1/6/22 07:21 PM, RefurbishedPrinzy2 wrote:Made a quick, baked pasta with home made meat sauce, prosciutto, brie, and smoked cheddar.
Should have put more cheddar on it, as it really added an extra layer of deliciousness to it.
looks good af
At 1/6/22 02:26 PM, Kiwi wrote:
who wants to teach me how to use chopsticks
i'm a hands-on learner and these videos online are not doing it for me lmao
If I didn't live overseas y'know...
Wouldn't know where to start with online instruction hmm, maybe helps just thinking of 'em like holding a pen, but higher up, and it's two pens. Helps if you angle them a bit more sideways when picking up noodles and other more slippery edibles. You can use 'em better in combined form for certain foods. Hold's preferably pretty light and easy.
Never noticed or knew you held one of them still though @OlTroutBlossom! Interesting, I wonder if I do...
At 1/6/22 07:21 PM, RefurbishedPrinzy2 wrote:Made a quick, baked pasta with home made meat sauce, prosciutto, brie, and smoked cheddar.
Should have put more cheddar on it, as it really added an extra layer of deliciousness to it.
Would've coated that in cheese meself, but it does look awesome.
Chantilly lace cake from the bakery. my 2nd type of cake behind Italian wedding cake
(side note: I wish they would trim the stem off of the strawberries. does anyone eat the stem? is that a thing?
At 1/9/22 07:33 PM, Kiwi wrote:
Chantilly lace cake from the bakery. my 2nd type of cake behind Italian wedding cake
(side note: I wish they would trim the stem off of the strawberries. does anyone eat the stem? is that a thing?
(not intentionally no, sometimes accidentally/when it's just impossible to get rid of, suppose they leave it for decorative value but it really wouldn't look bad without either...)
And that looks amazing. Bed time bad time to be looking at as appetizing visuals as this...
At 1/9/22 07:33 PM, Kiwi wrote:
Chantilly lace cake from the bakery. my 2nd type of cake behind Italian wedding cake
(side note: I wish they would trim the stem off of the strawberries. does anyone eat the stem? is that a thing?
the stems of strawberries are amazing
SS.
Making chicken livers and fried rice, but got impatient with the chicken livers, so it's egg fried rice for supper, and chicken livers for second supper. If it were breakfast, I'd be a hobbit.
Also, fried rice might be my favourite new thing.
Also also, I cook the rice with chicken broth instead of water.
Peanut butter cookies nom nom nom 🍪 
At 1/31/22 08:51 PM, Kiwi wrote:Peanut butter cookies nom nom nom 🍪
I can't remember the last time I had a good cookie. Now I really want one.
Made a batch of granola using this recipe. Reasonably quick and easy, and made a few substitutions like using ghee instead of coconut oil. Also chia seeds and hemp heart, would have used flax if I had it as well.
I think I'd use a little less ghee and a little more honey in the next batch, also more cinnamon. Also cookies or bars instead.
Here's half lol.
BBQ chicken, lettuce, cucumber, mushrooms, and store bought Caesar dressing.
Trying to eat more veggies, but I needed dressing, baby steps.
At 2/10/22 10:35 PM, Prinzy2 wrote:BBQ chicken, lettuce, cucumber, mushrooms, and store bought Caesar dressing.
Trying to eat more veggies, but I needed dressing, baby steps.
I love dressings and sauces ugh. 😩
