Something Delicious

[ahk]

Originally Posted by Sun

Hey buddy! What are you going to do to celebrate your downtime?

We have a new cook at work from NM. Today she told me that her state has really good green chili's..I laughed my azz off..she had no idea what a chili freak I am or how I have already been all over the state eating green chili. It was cute.

Well Friday is my last day, after my final and exit class -- I am going out to Billy's Long Bar for a drink or two with classmates, my lovely wife will be joining me and finally meeting everyone (put faces to names that I've bitched about ) lol. Then Saturday, my wife (K) and I are meeting up with an old friend for dinner, conversation, drinks at O'Neils Irish Pub. K has been planning on a trip up north (Santa FE) for the next 4 days after that, but honestly, I have no idea what we're doing, where we're staying, eating, soaking-- she says its my surprise!! Then after that-- I come home and study for my CRT and RRT/SRRT I have 3 tests to get my License. I am super excited and kind of anxious! but I've busted my ass these last few years and I know I'm ready.

Thank you for asking, Sun.

So a co-worker said that-- funny. Did you tell her that you heart green chili!! and ask her why she didn't bring you any?? Sheesh, the nerve.

Have a good night-- and again, thank you.

[Sun]

Holy Ceviche!!

babycakes rocked that party out huh? Wow.

Such a tease!!

Hola Delicioustarians, how in the world are you all doing?

Did we lose MF to the cake? I have never seen so many posts about cake and Tiramisu cake was my birthday cake too! Small world huh. MF are you in a sugar coma today hon? Hope you are ok.

Well it was another fascinating day full of eventful Chef stuff..some of it makes me wonder why I chose this career and if I have suppressed some masochistic tendencies..and then my brain kicks in and remembers that things simply go wrong, and the trick is to just shift, refocus and get it done.

So, no repressed inner masochist to report on.

We are having many challenges with anything green and leafy that comes from CA. Seems like the weather tossed us a curve ball. I use a lot of greens and fresh herbs so it is really frustrating when top quality produce is not top quality. Berries are also a nightmare this week.

Come on summer!!

Cant wait to get back to the Berkeley Organic Farmers Market once a week.

I am working out a gluten free pizza dough recipe.

Any suggestions?

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Sun

Holy Ceviche!!

babycakes rocked that party out huh? Wow.

Such a tease!!

Hola Delicioustarians, how in the world are you all doing?

Did we lose MF to the cake? I have never seen so many posts about cake and Tiramisu cake was my birthday cake too! Small world huh. MF are you in a sugar coma today hon? Hope you are ok.

Well it was another fascinating day full of eventful Chef stuff..some of it makes me wonder why I chose this career and if I have suppressed some masochistic tendencies..and then my brain kicks in and remembers that things simply go wrong, and the trick is to just shift, refocus and get it done.

So, no repressed inner masochist to report on.

We are having many challenges with anything green and leafy that comes from CA. Seems like the weather tossed us a curve ball. I use a lot of greens and fresh herbs so it is really frustrating when top quality produce is not top quality. Berries are also a nightmare this week.

Come on summer!!

Cant wait to get back to the Berkeley Organic Farmers Market once a week.

I am working out a gluten free pizza dough recipe.

Any suggestions?

I am still alive and oddly enough I'm not even swinging from the rafters! It was a perfect balance and I didn't over do it lol. I will guard this cake though and while I would share it with you all if I could, I'm happy keeping it to myself in realtime for now.

You are right about reshifting focus. In the fast paced business world or even our personal lives you really just have to ask yourself if it's worth it and dig to find that passion again if you can.

I hope the produce becomes less of a nightmare to work with!

[TheMerryFairy]

Has anyone ever had one of those whiney/crampy days where you know you want to eat good food but you have no clue WHAT to make?

I don't want take out, as weird as that may seem. I also don't want to dirty the kitchen while I cook today. This seems like a lost cause right now LOL

[Sun]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

Has anyone ever had one of those whiney/crampy days where you know you want to eat good food but you have no clue WHAT to make?

I don't want take out, as weird as that may seem. I also don't want to dirty the kitchen while I cook today. This seems like a lost cause right now LOL

I am not going to be much help here because I never want to cook anymore now that I am burning long shifts in the kitchen at work. What I can tell you however is that when I am in the mood to cook at home, I will freeze a few things for those days when I do not want to cook at all.

Actually if I were doing that very well, I would have a huge freezer. While fresh is great, we all have to be practical about how we take care of ourselves.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Sun

I am not going to be much help here because I never want to cook anymore now that I am burning long shifts in the kitchen at work. What I can tell you however is that when I am in the mood to cook at home, I will freeze a few things for those days when I do not want to cook at all.

Actually if I were doing that very well, I would have a huge freezer. While fresh is great, we all have to be practical about how we take care of ourselves.

I am big on freezing things too for weekly meals. Unfortunately it seems as though when I DO have the avaliable time to cook, I am fighting something off or I am multi tasking .

I managed to deal with that today by getting out the barbecue. It needed to be done. I grilled up enough steak for tonight and tomorrow - I can use it in stirfy or a salad, whatever happens.

I also did up some pork and chicken as well as enough grilled veggies to last the weekend.

I think I'll stay away from rich and heavy desserts for a couple of days to see how my system fairs.

[Corkey]

Just made some sliced chicken in alfredo capers and green olive sauce over pasta. Bit of white wine to deglaze the pan seared chicken. Uh huh, yum...

[Sun]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

I am big on freezing things too for weekly meals. Unfortunately it seems as though when I DO have the avaliable time to cook, I am fighting something off or I am multi tasking .

I managed to deal with that today by getting out the barbecue. It needed to be done. I grilled up enough steak for tonight and tomorrow - I can use it in stirfy or a salad, whatever happens.

I also did up some pork and chicken as well as enough grilled veggies to last the weekend.

I think I'll stay away from rich and heavy desserts for a couple of days to see how my system fairs.

I really like grilled vegetables a lot and will break out some marinade for them in advance of grilling. A good marinade that I make in the blender or with an immersion blender is: Garlic, fresh lemon juice, fresh; parsley, rosemary and thyme, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, white wine.

For the grill I will slice zucchini lengthwise, split red peppers in half, throw in some shitake or portobello mushrooms, thick slice up some sweet onion, toss on some chinese eggplant and just grill the heck out of everything. Brush the vegetables with the marinade and go low and slow. I will then incorporate these grilled veggies into things like, salads, risotto, taco's, pasta. Just about anything.

I also love to roast corn on the grill. Good stuff. I keep it in the husk until the greens have turned black. That is the perfect way for me to cook it, I love the flavor.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by ahk

Well Friday is my last day, after my final and exit class -- I am going out to Billy's Long Bar for a drink or two with classmates, my lovely wife will be joining me and finally meeting everyone (put faces to names that I've bitched about ) lol. Then Saturday, my wife (K) and I are meeting up with an old friend for dinner, conversation, drinks at O'Neils Irish Pub. K has been planning on a trip up north (Santa FE) for the next 4 days after that, but honestly, I have no idea what we're doing, where we're staying, eating, soaking-- she says its my surprise!! Then after that-- I come home and study for my CRT and RRT/SRRT I have 3 tests to get my License. I am super excited and kind of anxious! but I've busted my ass these last few years and I know I'm ready.

Thank you for asking, Sun.

So a co-worker said that-- funny. Did you tell her that you heart green chili!! and ask her why she didn't bring you any?? Sheesh, the nerve.

Have a good night-- and again, thank you.

Sounds like fun!

Good work!! Enjoy and celebrate, you deserve it.

Yes I mentioned to my co worker that I have tried every variety of Hatch chili's and she seemed surprised that I was as crazy about them as I am.

I may even make green chili ice cream.