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« Reply #210 on: July 22, 2008, 07:52:42 pm » |
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I've been having issues with Alton and his "My only unitasker is the fire extinguisher" And then he does the episode on espresso, and has the ginormous espresso maker in his kitchen. Or the very small pasta strainer from the drinks episode.
Sometimes the sage doesn't follow his own advice...
Yeah, I get the frustration. But the multitasking-tool philosophy is really about acquiring a small list of tools and appliances that do a variety of frequently-performed tasks really well, rather than having a kitchen crowded with things that do only one job that you only do maybe once a month or so. It's a reaction to a certain kind of kitchen store and a certain kind of TV chef endorsement, more than an absolute dictum. Because tools like drip coffee makers and espresso machines--the ginormous ones with a pump--only do one thing, but they're the best and nearly the only way to do that one thing. They get a pass in the multitasking kitchen, because the alternative is to either not accomplish the task, or accomplish it unsatisfactorily. And satisfaction is the ultimate goal! (Also, last night I saw someone reheat her cup of tea with a shot of steam from the frothing wand of an espresso machine. So strictly speaking, hey! There's another thing they can do! *g*) |
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« Reply #211 on: July 22, 2008, 08:18:24 pm » |
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You could also steam one spear of asparagus at a time!
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« Reply #212 on: July 22, 2008, 09:09:34 pm » |
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You could also steam one spear of asparagus at a time!
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« Reply #213 on: July 22, 2008, 10:51:36 pm » |
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You could also steam one spear of asparagus at a time!
Ow. Nod during desserd. I tig I hab a cazhew stug ih by doze. |
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« Reply #214 on: July 23, 2008, 05:59:01 pm » |
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What kind of dessert has cashews? I can't say I've encountered any.
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« Reply #215 on: July 23, 2008, 06:14:31 pm » |
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Gelato with cashews strewn on top!
(Though Lebanese restaurants will sometimes offer a baklava-like dessert with flaky pastry rolls stuffed with cashews and soaked in honey syrup... Mmmm. Even better than the walnut kind!)
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« Reply #216 on: July 23, 2008, 07:28:38 pm » |
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Gelato with cashews strewn on top!
That sounds quite tasty. (Though Lebanese restaurants will sometimes offer a baklava-like dessert with flaky pastry rolls stuffed with cashews and soaked in honey syrup... Mmmm. Even better than the walnut kind!)
Much better than the walnut kind, for those who are deathly allergic to walnuts. Perhaps I shall go in search of such delicacies. |
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« Reply #217 on: July 23, 2008, 07:51:01 pm » |
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(Though Lebanese restaurants will sometimes offer a baklava-like dessert with flaky pastry rolls stuffed with cashews and soaked in honey syrup... Mmmm. Even better than the walnut kind!)
Somebody please remind me of this in late November/early December, when I start my annual baklava-baking binge? 'Cause that might be interesting to try (and, if successful, could be mailed out to you...) |
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« Reply #218 on: July 23, 2008, 08:22:08 pm » |
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(Though Lebanese restaurants will sometimes offer a baklava-like dessert with flaky pastry rolls stuffed with cashews and soaked in honey syrup... Mmmm. Even better than the walnut kind!)
Somebody please remind me of this in late November/early December, when I start my annual baklava-baking binge? 'Cause that might be interesting to try (and, if successful, could be mailed out to you...) Glinda, you might also be interested in Hanne Blank's recent writing on "American Baklava" http://www.hanneblank.com/blog/2008/07/16/american-baklava/ |
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« Reply #219 on: July 23, 2008, 09:47:40 pm » |
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American baklava. I'd totally beta-test some of that. *g*
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« Reply #220 on: July 24, 2008, 09:45:42 pm » |
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Does khulfi have cashews in it, or are those pistachios?
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« Reply #221 on: July 24, 2008, 10:38:26 pm » |
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Does khulfi have cashews in it, or are those pistachios?
Kulfi is usually pistachios. |
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« Reply #222 on: August 05, 2008, 08:11:12 pm » |
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NOT-RATATOUILLE I JUST MADE UP TODAY.
garlic
onions
eggplants (adorable wee Indian ones and long skinny green Thai ones)
okra (this is where it veers into not-ratatouille territory)*
tomatoes
fresh basil
bay leaves
red pepper flakes
black pepper
salt
*if you dislike okra, use zucchini or more eggplant
I used a stockpot, but I'd have preferred a Dutch oven.
Brown the garlic while you chop the onions.
Sweat the onions while you chop the eggplant/okra/zucchini.
Dump them in, lower the heat, chop the tomatoes.
When the eggplant is about half-done, dump in the tomatoes.
Walk away for half an hour.
Come back, stir, season. Add the basil.
Lower the heat and walk away until it smells so good you can't stand it.
If it's juicy, tear good bread into chunks, put it in the bottom of a bowl, and put the not-ratatouille and its juice on it.
If it's not juicy, serve it over spaghetti.
Good hot or cold. Better the longer it sits. Also delicious with goat-cheese crostini.
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« Reply #223 on: August 05, 2008, 08:28:06 pm » |
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Pursuant to your ginger tea discussion, Anne, I feel like I should share my patented cold tea.
In a large teapot place:
3-6 Red Zinger teabags (or other hibiscus/rosehip tea)
chopped fresh ginger or Penzey's good powdered ginger
a dried chili
You may also add dried apples, dried cranberries, or other dried fruit for additional flavor and body. Chamomile also doesn't hurt.
Pour boiling water over this and walk away for a while. Come back and decant through a strainer. Serve with honey, lemon, and a shot of brown liquor. Drink the entire pot.
Cures what ails you.
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« Reply #224 on: August 05, 2008, 09:04:48 pm » |
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Wolfette's gran's tea is very similar.
Grated fresh ginger
Boiling water
Put the one on the other (or the other in the one) and let steep until it's a fake-looking bright yellow. Strain. Add honey. Drink. Swear. Repeat until bedtime.
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