I'm not a chef, just someone who finds cooking to be a nice way to spend an afternoon. This is just a simple log of the things I've tried, the happy accidents, and the lessons learned. Thanks for stopping by.
My garden decided to give me all its tomatoes at once, so I spent a Sunday making a huge pot of soup. Just tomatoes, onion, garlic, and a few herbs. It's not a complicated recipe, but it made the whole house smell wonderful. Froze most of it.
14 days ago
Finally got the courage to try making a simple loaf of bread from scratch. It didn't rise as much as I'd hoped and the shape is a little funny, but it tastes like real bread. Toasting a slice for breakfast felt like a real accomplishment.
7 days ago
Tried to make a simple caramel sauce. The first batch I looked away for a second and it was completely burnt. The second batch turned out okay, though. It's amazing how quickly it can all go wrong. A good reminder to just stay put and pay attention.
45 days ago
Sometimes the best meals are the ones you don't have to think about. Just chopped up some potatoes, carrots, and broccoli, tossed them in a bit of oil and salt, and roasted until they were brown at the edges. Simple and good.
82 days ago