Something Delicious

[JustLovelyJenn]

Wow, so much conversation tonight!

I love cooking shows, however I have watched less of them recently as my 8 year old seems to take over the TV after homework time when what I want to watch is on. I don't mind, he really deserves those moments of quiet focus, he works hard.

Sun, the demo sounds amazing. Its really exciting to hear you talk about it.

Tonight I tried a new fish I had never used before. I picked up some frozen Swai Fillets recently and had yet to try them. I really enjoyed this fish. Tonight I baked it with dill and lime and a little bit of agave syrup, with rice wine vinegar and chicken broth in the bottom of the pan... it had a very firm and buttery texture.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

Wow, so much conversation tonight!

I love cooking shows, however I have watched less of them recently as my 8 year old seems to take over the TV after homework time when what I want to watch is on. I don't mind, he really deserves those moments of quiet focus, he works hard.

Sun, the demo sounds amazing. Its really exciting to hear you talk about it.

Tonight I tried a new fish I had never used before. I picked up some frozen Swai Fillets recently and had yet to try them. I really enjoyed this fish. Tonight I baked it with dill and lime and a little bit of agave syrup, with rice wine vinegar and chicken broth in the bottom of the pan... it had a very firm and buttery texture.

Jenn I think you should plate up your dishes every night and start a career in food photography. It would go well with a demo lol

[Sun]

Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

Wow, so much conversation tonight!

I love cooking shows, however I have watched less of them recently as my 8 year old seems to take over the TV after homework time when what I want to watch is on. I don't mind, he really deserves those moments of quiet focus, he works hard.

Sun, the demo sounds amazing. Its really exciting to hear you talk about it.

Tonight I tried a new fish I had never used before. I picked up some frozen Swai Fillets recently and had yet to try them. I really enjoyed this fish. Tonight I baked it with dill and lime and a little bit of agave syrup, with rice wine vinegar and chicken broth in the bottom of the pan... it had a very firm and buttery texture.

Thanks Jennie,

I really cant wait to start shooting. Seems like it is taking so long to get this going yet it has only been a few months of trying to find the right people to work with.

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

Jenn I think you should plate up your dishes every night and start a career in food photography. It would go well with a demo lol

Good point. Jenn is VERY talented. I am in awe.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Originally Posted by Sun

Thanks Jennie,

I really cant wait to start shooting. Seems like it is taking so long to get this going yet it has only been a few months of trying to find the right people to work with.



Good point. Jenn is VERY talented. I am in awe.

And now I am blushing....

[JustLovelyJenn]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

Jenn I think you should plate up your dishes every night and start a career in food photography. It would go well with a demo lol

Since it was brought up... I LOVE to plate food... It is probably the most joy I get in the kitchen, seeing all the pieces of a meal come together and look as good as they taste.

How does everyone else feel about plating?

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

Since it was brought up... I LOVE to plate food... It is probably the most joy I get in the kitchen, seeing all the pieces of a meal come together and look as good as they taste.

How does everyone else feel about plating?

I don't think I'm great at it, but I do think it's an important componant to the meal. Even meat and potato meals. MOreso when someone appreciates it.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

Since it was brought up... I LOVE to plate food... It is probably the most joy I get in the kitchen, seeing all the pieces of a meal come together and look as good as they taste.

How does everyone else feel about plating?

I should pass since I do it for a living

I will come back when we talk about ice cream. *smirk*

Truly, plating is an art. The plate is the canvas. The grand finale.

You get where I am going with this.

Some of the most fun that I ever have in doing dinner parties is shopping for interesting plates and platters, small plates for condiments, small bowls, soy sauce dishes, chopstick holders, candle holders, wine & Port glasses, silverware, linen napkins and table clothes...then there is the finishing touch, and if I wind up at a great florist selecting gorgeous flowers, then I am done plating. That is where my mind goes.

Sorry I did try to stop the flow.

Just cant do it!!

[JustLovelyJenn]

Originally Posted by Sun

I should pass since I do it for a living

I will come back when we talk about ice cream. *smirk*

Truly, plating is an art. The plate is the canvas. The grand finale.

You get where I am going with this.

Some of the most fun that I ever have in doing dinner parties is shopping for interesting plates and platters, small plates for condiments, small bowls, soy sauce dishes, chopstick holders, candle holders, wine & Port glasses, silverware, linen napkins and table clothes...then there is the finishing touch, and if I wind up at a great florist selecting gorgeous flowers, then I am done plating. That is where my mind goes.

Sorry I did try to stop the flow.

Just cant do it!!

This is so amazing to me. I think about all of those things when I have a party. Every little touch... Platters, plates, if I am serving buffet style, is the food at different levels so it can be seen and accessed. are there napkins and plates available at different locations so they are where they will be needed. Are there candles out, does the room smell right. Hosting is so much fun for me. I would love to be able to do it on a grander scale like that, even just once.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Sun

I should pass since I do it for a living

I will come back when we talk about ice cream. *smirk*

Truly, plating is an art. The plate is the canvas. The grand finale.

You get where I am going with this.

Some of the most fun that I ever have in doing dinner parties is shopping for interesting plates and platters, small plates for condiments, small bowls, soy sauce dishes, chopstick holders, candle holders, wine & Port glasses, silverware, linen napkins and table clothes...then there is the finishing touch, and if I wind up at a great florist selecting gorgeous flowers, then I am done plating. That is where my mind goes.

Sorry I did try to stop the flow.

Just cant do it!!

Ice cream? Sign me up.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

And now I am blushing....

Blushing is nice now and then. embrace it!