asymmetrical artisan
duck especially confit, rib eye steak, game meats, pork, cheese, truffles, crusty dense bread, fresh eggs, heirloom tomato, fresh herbs, roast chicken, figs, caramelized onions on every thing, pasta, garlic, lobster or any shell fish with lots of butter, French fries, gelato, I really have so many favorites and am inspired by the seasons and holidays
Michael Ruhlman, Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page, Hugh Fearnlet-Whittingstall, Alice Waters, Anthony Bourdain, Brian Polcyn and Julia Child
Dennis Hopper, Picasso, Wylie Dufresne, Mr. Creosote, Ted Mathey, Sophia Loren, David Gilmour, David Bowie, the Rohan warrior from Lord Of The Rings, Mario Andretti, Marie Antoinette, Nathan, Teddi, Summer and Jake
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My available time has been at a ridiculous low! I spend two and a half hours a day just driving to and from work. I do not always feel like making dinner when I get home along with other chores. Even though I love to cook, sometimes I just eat a bowl of cereal or a bag of popcorn. Ha!
I’ve used a crock pot in the past, but it has been awhile. Last time I used my crock pot It did not function correctly, so I threw it away. I just got a new VersaWare that I am anxious to try. Crockpots have a poor reputation because of the recipes littered with frozen veggies, canned soups and other low quality ingredients. I am in search of time, the ability to still have healthy meals and see this as a solution.
I adapt my favorite recipes to the magic pot and use fresh herbs and fragile vegetables at the end. Today I am christening my new pot by making, Cassoulet with lamb, pork and veal...
There is nothing more inviting and welcoming to me than, ahh yes, smells of a home cooked meal...
Cheers,
Tracy
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