Gastro-Love! Foodies and Kitchen-Dwellers UNITE!

Medusa · 07-07-2017, 09:55 AM

Simple breakfast this morning of scrambled eggs with dill, smoked salt, and mozzarella cheese, center-cut bacon, and a big bowl of grapes, raspberries, and cherries.

Tonight will be a simple dinner because we have a lot to do and want to cram in as much time as possible before I return home. We will be trying out some chicken and swiss meatballs and I'll do brussels sprouts pulled apart into "chips" with olive oil, black pepper, granulated lime, smoked salt, and a squeeze of fresh lemon once out of the oven.

Today is all about working at home and cleaning the kitchen. I'm a little sheepish to admit I love cleaning the kitchen. I love scrubbing the countertops and stove, loading up the dishwasher, cleaning out the fridge, and wiping down the appliances and cabinets. Something joyful about open windows, podcasts, and a sparkling food-prep area!
WEE!

Kätzchen · 07-07-2017, 10:27 AM

I love spending time out in the kitchen too!

Lately, I'd say since last Christmas, I began to slowly 'weed' out all the usual flour, sugar and pre-packaged food things I used to keep on hand. I now buy alternate flour's, stevia, I still keep local honey stocked, but carefully use it (per doctor's orders), I also buy certain types of breads now too. I stock rice or almond milk, rather than regular milk. I don't drink coffee anymore but keep a small sampling of coffee to make for impromptu guest visits by friends or family. I drink herbal teas, hot or cold. Filtered water or natural spring water is the type of water I like, especially artesian water.

My kitchen has a few energy saving appliances, but the appliances not in use I keep unplugged. To save on the power bill, I switched to LED lights, and rarely use lights. But my favorite torchier lamp by my bed has twin lights, functions. One has a small natural light LED bulb, the other is a red LED bulb which I use or turn on late at night. I have light sensitivity so the LED lights have improved how my eyes feels, plus the bulbs last more than 13 years and although expensive, it's cut my power bill down greatly to use LED lighting and energy efficient appliances.

When I move I plan to invest in new pots and pans and buy several hand held can opener devices....electric ones are useful, but I prefer keeping a low power bill.

I love, Love, LOVE making apple pies. I also experiment with creating my own sauces and breads. Some turn out really good but replicating the same outcome varies widely....still.

Love your forum thread idea Medusa,,,,, and like you, I do like a clean kitchen.

Medusa · 07-07-2017, 10:30 AM

Oooohhh! You know what? I prefer the hand-held can-opener things too. The electric ones are handy and MUCH easier on my carpal tunnel hands but I hate the clutter.
I don't generally keep small appliances out on my counter either. Just my biggo industrial Kitchenaide mixer and my Keurig!

Kätzchen · 07-07-2017, 03:42 PM

My kitchen counter space is sort of taken up with several small appliances: toaster oven, blender, wood cutting board, clay pottery, microwave, radio, huge designer serving platter-dishes,
And other types of stuff. If I need working space to roll pie dough or that type of creative process, then I clear off my cherry wood bistro table in the dining area..... to do that kind of thing.

My kitchen is not overly big and it sort of shares a marital relationship to the dining area.

ksrainbow · 07-07-2017, 06:44 PM

I was given the best kitchen knowledge by my two grandmas: one from Russia and the other from Norway. Both immigrated from each of their respective home land in search of safe home to raise their children along with their husbands.

Always use a gas stove/oven
Learn how to can/preserve/store
Be diligent about your knife being sharp
Have a tea pot of boiling water available
Use salt on all your cast irons' for cleaning
Take at least one moment to give thanks
Make more than needed to share
Share your recipes with those who ask

Ks-

girl_dee · 07-08-2017, 06:26 AM

i have a knife sharpening fetish........... with a stone and oil of course

Medusa · 07-13-2017, 04:09 PM

I'm currently pining away for "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" by Julia Child but also culling my other cookbooks so I can't justify getting a new cookbook while trying to weed things out of my belongings.

I actually really enjoy the "Better Homes New Cookbook"! My Mom gave it to me on my 18th birthday and it has been a loyal companion since then and has some of my favorite old standby recipes.

Other favorites:

The New Amish Cook
"Dinnertime" by Ree Drummond (the Pioneer Woman)
Treasured Amish and Mennonite Recipes
An old raggedy-assed cookbook from 1929 that belonged to my Great-Grandmother and that still has her handwriting in it!

What are your favorite cookbooks?!

07-07-2017, 09:55 AM	#1
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,680 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000026	Simple breakfast this morning of scrambled eggs with dill, smoked salt, and mozzarella cheese, center-cut bacon, and a big bowl of grapes, raspberries, and cherries. Tonight will be a simple dinner because we have a lot to do and want to cram in as much time as possible before I return home. We will be trying out some chicken and swiss meatballs and I'll do brussels sprouts pulled apart into "chips" with olive oil, black pepper, granulated lime, smoked salt, and a squeeze of fresh lemon once out of the oven. Today is all about working at home and cleaning the kitchen. I'm a little sheepish to admit I love cleaning the kitchen. I love scrubbing the countertops and stove, loading up the dishwasher, cleaning out the fridge, and wiping down the appliances and cabinets. Something joyful about open windows, podcasts, and a sparkling food-prep area! WEE! __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

07-07-2017, 10:27 AM	#2
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sailing in a wooden shoe with Wynken, Blinkyn, and Nod. Posts: 16,250 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,404 Thanked 33,625 Times in 10,718 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	I love spending time out in the kitchen too! Lately, I'd say since last Christmas, I began to slowly 'weed' out all the usual flour, sugar and pre-packaged food things I used to keep on hand. I now buy alternate flour's, stevia, I still keep local honey stocked, but carefully use it (per doctor's orders), I also buy certain types of breads now too. I stock rice or almond milk, rather than regular milk. I don't drink coffee anymore but keep a small sampling of coffee to make for impromptu guest visits by friends or family. I drink herbal teas, hot or cold. Filtered water or natural spring water is the type of water I like, especially artesian water. My kitchen has a few energy saving appliances, but the appliances not in use I keep unplugged. To save on the power bill, I switched to LED lights, and rarely use lights. But my favorite torchier lamp by my bed has twin lights, functions. One has a small natural light LED bulb, the other is a red LED bulb which I use or turn on late at night. I have light sensitivity so the LED lights have improved how my eyes feels, plus the bulbs last more than 13 years and although expensive, it's cut my power bill down greatly to use LED lighting and energy efficient appliances. When I move I plan to invest in new pots and pans and buy several hand held can opener devices....electric ones are useful, but I prefer keeping a low power bill. I love, Love, LOVE making apple pies. I also experiment with creating my own sauces and breads. Some turn out really good but replicating the same outcome varies widely....still. Love your forum thread idea Medusa,,,,, and like you, I do like a clean kitchen. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki.

07-07-2017, 10:30 AM	#3
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,680 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000026	Oooohhh! You know what? I prefer the hand-held can-opener things too. The electric ones are handy and MUCH easier on my carpal tunnel hands but I hate the clutter. I don't generally keep small appliances out on my counter either. Just my biggo industrial Kitchenaide mixer and my Keurig! __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

07-07-2017, 03:42 PM	#4
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sailing in a wooden shoe with Wynken, Blinkyn, and Nod. Posts: 16,250 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,404 Thanked 33,625 Times in 10,718 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	My kitchen counter space is sort of taken up with several small appliances: toaster oven, blender, wood cutting board, clay pottery, microwave, radio, huge designer serving platter-dishes, And other types of stuff. If I need working space to roll pie dough or that type of creative process, then I clear off my cherry wood bistro table in the dining area..... to do that kind of thing. My kitchen is not overly big and it sort of shares a marital relationship to the dining area. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki.

07-13-2017, 04:09 PM	#7
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,680 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000026	I'm currently pining away for "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" by Julia Child but also culling my other cookbooks so I can't justify getting a new cookbook while trying to weed things out of my belongings. I actually really enjoy the "Better Homes New Cookbook"! My Mom gave it to me on my 18th birthday and it has been a loyal companion since then and has some of my favorite old standby recipes. Other favorites: The New Amish Cook "Dinnertime" by Ree Drummond (the Pioneer Woman) Treasured Amish and Mennonite Recipes An old raggedy-assed cookbook from 1929 that belonged to my Great-Grandmother and that still has her handwriting in it! What are your favorite cookbooks?! __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

07-07-2017, 06:44 PM	#5
ksrainbow Member How Do You Identify?: Valued Relationship Status: UNO Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 774 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,759 Thanked 2,193 Times in 574 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I was given the best kitchen knowledge by my two grandmas: one from Russia and the other from Norway. Both immigrated from each of their respective home land in search of safe home to raise their children along with their husbands. Always use a gas stove/oven Learn how to can/preserve/store Be diligent about your knife being sharp Have a tea pot of boiling water available Use salt on all your cast irons' for cleaning Take at least one moment to give thanks Make more than needed to share Share your recipes with those who ask Ks-

07-08-2017, 06:26 AM	#6
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