Something Delicious

[Corkey]

What's funny is I cook for taste, I can't generally tell someone how much salt or pepper I use. Often though I don't use salt when cooking until the end, unless it's pasta, then the water tastes like the bloody ocean....

[Sun]

Originally Posted by laruss

One of my favourite food memories is the first time I visited my brother in Europe, he was living in Frankfurt at the time, we went to the corner grocer and bought bread, cheeses and meats. They eat that for breakfast.
My favourite was the Quark cheese (with herbs) on their wonderful baguette bread with a slice of salami. Oh my god food is so much better in Europe. I was hooked and now whenever i visit my brother he knows to have Quark and Salami for me. Yummy

That and Lamb in Barcelona, any restaurant. I don't know why they do it so well, but they do.

Ok, and the ice cream from the street vendors in Vienna.

And the chicken donair at the Amsterdam train station.

And the salami and spinach pizza anywhere in Germany.

Have i mentioned how much I like (good) food? And Europe has some of the best. Although my mom made awesome pyrogies.

I know right! When I was in Italy I was shocked at how good the bread and cheese was. Could not understand why everything tasted so much better over there. Soon learned that growing things with no chemical assistance and using milk that actually comes from cows and goats that graze on the hillside, was the answer. Fascinating. Then again I could live on bread and cheese.

[laruss]

Originally Posted by Sun

I know right! When I was in Italy I was shocked at how good the bread and cheese was. Could not understand why everything tasted so much better over there. Soon learned that growing things with no chemical assistance and using milk that actually comes from cows and goats that graze on the hillside, was the answer. Fascinating. Then again I could live on bread and cheese.

Oh right, and Italy... everything there.

I think I need to move.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

I loathe to measure in the kitchen.
Which really confuses people since I teach cooking classes.
For them, I suck it up and write up a "real" recipe in advance with measurements and how many a recipe serves... but when I'm demo teaching it's all about how to eyeball and tell from texture and scent if something is just right.

My latest exciting dish at a class was a basic split pea soup, but without ham, and fluffed up with steamed and pureed cauliflower stirred into the soup and then the whole thing was topped with a drizzle of balsamic.

*yum!!!*

Mmmm..that sounds so good!

Cooking demo's? Ok you are hired. See Canela to sign up for HER event that SHE is organizing!

I am now having a fantasy about a Femme Cook off and I can see the tickets flying out the door. We will need a bigger venue. There will be crowds. Paparazzi. Madness. We will need security.

Oh wait, we need a venue before we can need a bigger venue.

Dang! Details. *sigh*

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Canela

Nooooooo!!!...Sun is the celebrity chef!

I thought he would coordinate the thing, we shall learn cooking tips and fabulous recipes and eventually all get to try them...How can we try them if we aren't there?

Oh never mind...lol...me and my big mouth.

OH Noooooo Sun is NOT a celebrity Chef!

Lmao.

I really like your idea Canela. See? A new thread and great ideas are already emerging. You are going to have fun organizing this event!

LOL..I just want to attend and NOT cook for a change!

Let me have my fantasy Femme cook off for a few days ok? It is really working for me right now.

Gee what a person has to do to get a home cooked meal these days!

[Sun]

Originally Posted by laruss

Oh right, and Italy... everything there.

I think I need to move.

Some days I dream of pizza alla quattro, gelato, ancient olives and the large intense Sicilian lemons. Fresh pasta with gorgonzola and peas...espresso and biscotti...stop me now.

Italian cookies...

Grilled eggplant and red peppers, pickled everything that grows...

Ok that is enough.

Bella Italia

Where I could not get a cup of American coffee to save my life. Never been so jacked up on caffeine before. Wonder what they pack into that espresso.

[PaPa]

Originally Posted by Sun

Italian cookies...

Ginettes? I adore them. I also like some really good cannoli. YUM!

[Sun]

Originally Posted by PaPa

Ginettes? I adore them. I also like some really good cannoli. YUM!

Hey there and Welcome!

OMG I love Cannoli. Have you ever been to Boston's North End? There is a place called "Mikes Pastry" that is all Italian cookies and Cannoli. Like 12 different kinds of Cannoli. There is usually a line out the door. Worth the trip!

[Canela]

Originally Posted by Sun

OH Noooooo Sun is NOT a celebrity Chef!

Lmao.

I really like your idea Canela. See? A new thread and great ideas are already emerging. You are going to have fun organizing this event!

LOL..I just want to attend and NOT cook for a change!

Let me have my fantasy Femme cook off for a few days ok? It is really working for me right now.

Gee what a person has to do to get a home cooked meal these days!

Yes, thank you for the vote of confidence Sun, I say let's run it by the powers that be and see what can be done. If for some reason this idea does take off, I definitely want to be a part of it.

As far as the Femme cook off, you're hurting me there Sun, I was kinda looking forward to the butches/TG/FtM's and all other than Femmes to participate as well...that sounds like the fair thing to do, ya know? Lol...(secretly looking forward to watching my honey in the kitchen alongside me).

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Canela

Yes, thank you for the vote of confidence Sun, I say let's run it by the powers that be and see what can be done. If for some reason this idea does take off, I definitely want to be a part of it.

As far as the Femme cook off, you're hurting me there Sun, I was kinda looking forward to the butches/TG/FtM's and all other than Femmes to participate as well...that sounds like the fair thing to do, ya know? Lol...(secretly looking forward to watching my honey in the kitchen alongside me).

Of course I would want an event to involve everyone I was just playing!

We have some really talented cooks around here.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Corkey

What's funny is I cook for taste, I can't generally tell someone how much salt or pepper I use. Often though I don't use salt when cooking until the end, unless it's pasta, then the water tastes like the bloody ocean....

That is the best way to cook Corkey. Add salt at the end.

Salt is one of my favorite things to work with. One of my friends has a crazy collection of salts from around the world and she uses all of them for different dishes. Very interesting.

[Canela]

Originally Posted by Sun

Hey there and Welcome!

OMG I love Cannoli. Have you ever been to Boston's North End? There is a place called "Mikes Pastry" that is all Italian cookies and Cannoli. Like 12 different kinds of Cannoli. There is usually a line out the door. Worth the trip!

Cannoli Cake! OMG!

[PaPa]

Originally Posted by Sun

Hey there and Welcome!

OMG I love Cannoli. Have you ever been to Boston's North End? There is a place called "Mikes Pastry" that is all Italian cookies and Cannoli. Like 12 different kinds of Cannoli. There is usually a line out the door. Worth the trip!

No. I sure have not but it sounds absolutely wonderful! Amazing part is I wish I would have known about it previously because for the last two summers I had to be in Worcester for college classes for a week! I would have loved to venture up and try it out!! Are you from that area?

There is a place here known as the Triangle Tavern it is owned by the Casale family and they make all homemade Italian food. Their cannoli is to die for as well. I also like their freshly breaded veal with a side of spaghetti. Peppers with oil served for appetizer with freshly baked Italian bread and butter. Oh Em Gee....guess ya can tell the Italian venue is something I find amazing! LOL!

[Sun]

Originally Posted by PaPa

No. I sure have not but it sounds absolutely wonderful! Amazing part is I wish I would have known about it previously because for the last two summers I had to be in Worcester for college classes for a week! I would have loved to venture up and try it out!! Are you from that area?

There is a place here known as the Triangle Tavern it is owned by the Casale family and they make all homemade Italian food. Their cannoli is to die for as well. I also like their freshly breaded veal with a side of spaghetti. Peppers with oil served for appetizer with freshly baked Italian bread and butter. Oh Em Gee....guess ya can tell the Italian venue is something I find amazing! LOL!

Oh how I wish you would have known about about Mikes Pastry you were so close by! Maybe another time.

No I am not from that area but grew up in NY. Lots of good Italian food all around and everyone cooked. My Dad was a great cook, his Mom and Dad cooked, everyone grew fresh vegetables in their gardens (eastern Long Island, not the city) fresh seafood, all prepared in various Italian styles.

I am with you on the Italian food!

[Mtn]

Foodie here but also on the SUPER healthy side of things. Portobello mushrooms with herbs, spinach and light cheese, broiled, delightful! We made a pasta dish this week, small beans, pesto, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, angel hair and some parmesan arregiano, it was SO good and light. Fun thread!

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Mtn

Foodie here but also on the SUPER healthy side of things. Portobello mushrooms with herbs, spinach and light cheese, broiled, delightful! We made a pasta dish this week, small beans, pesto, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, angel hair and some parmesan arregiano, it was SO good and light. Fun thread!

Hi Mtn thank for joining us!

Seems like a lot of people are looking for healthy and delicious ideas for meals so please bring those ideas. Mushrooms make a really nice flavor and texture delivery to any meal. Broiling sounds like a great idea. Grilling is always my first choice but I cant always do that. Amazing how some good cheese can kick up a dish yes?

That and hot sauces. Hot sauce freak here. A bottle of Tabasco does not even last me a week these days. I need to buy it by the quart I guess. lol

[easygoingfemme]

Keeping it health here too!
Mostly plant based diet. Tons of mushrooms , greens, whole grains, yummy dressings. Also a very seasonal eater, it's root veggies and soup time here in NY!

[Sun]

Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

Keeping it health here too!
Mostly plant based diet. Tons of mushrooms , greens, whole grains, yummy dressings. Also a very seasonal eater, it's root veggies and soup time here in NY!

Yes it sure is. I always look forward to fall root vegetables especially for soup.
Been developing a sweet potato soup that still needs some work.
Also a big fan of squash particularly butternut and acorn.

Though I do not identify as vegetarian I maintain a mostly plant based diet and eat seafood regularly. Leafy greens such as chard, collards, spinach, bok choy are favorites. Also love cabbage. Kimi Chi and rice..could eat it every day.

[Bèsame*]

Yum..

What a wonderful thread. I, too, love to cook, try new things, mix up new ingredients, try new gadgets. First, let me say, I love my kitchen! I've been stuck in apt size kitchens way too long. New house, wonderful kitchen. Best part...the kitchen island. Love love the space!

This morning I cut up 3 different types of apples, added some butter, sugar, cinnamon and the last of the dried cranberries ( the new raisin, lol). Put them all in the crockpot for crockpot applesauce. Waiting for the smell to wake up the house.

I get most of my ideas from magazines, the cooking channel and lately Pinterest. I'm a fresh food cook, hardly canned anything.

So Bon appetite , let's see what we can learn and share here!

[lusciouskiwi]

My mum had a laugh at me the other day, I told her one of my favourite things growing up was her mince (ground beef for you 'Mericans) - she added onion, worchester sauce, and ???, coleslaw and mashed potato. Nothing fancy at all and I loved it.

I used to make this lovely simple pasta sauce that you have over fettuccine - it's the kind of thing you leave simmering in a pan at the back. I can't remember if it's from the north or the south ...

chop and saute carrots, celery and tomatoes (skinned, tinned ones are ok) for a few minutes. Put in a pot with tomato juice and simmer for an hour. Put over fettuccine. Enjoy. How simple is that? I usually add onions and garlic but that's not included in the original recipe.


One of my favourite Malaysian dishes is asam laksa. Asam means sour, laksa refers to the noodles. There are lots of different varieties of laksa https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laksa/112054285474391. My problem is that my Malaysian exgf is a great cook as is her mum and several of her aunties and I've been spoilt rotten. I don't actually eat asam laksa very often because I'm usually disappointed. The main ingredients are tamarind juice, herring or mackerel, laksa leaves (Vietnamese mint or ordinary mint), prawn paste, belachan, pineapple. Enjoy!