Something Delicious

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Sun

Good Morning & Good night delicious people.

Just had a really freaky experience. I am sipping coffee and watching Paula Dean cook something on the Food Network.

So my first thought was that I wish that Paula Dean could cook breakfast for me..don't ask..I am really tired! Sure, like I could just drop in on her *sigh*...but that's not the freaky part...there is a guest on the show and they were hitting a dish with some toasted sesame oil. As soon as I heard the sizzle I swear I could smell the sesame oil. What the hell?

That has never happened before. Perhaps my brain has been under so much stress this past month that new pathways are burning open. Which is better than shutting down! *grin*

I wish Paula Deen was related to me. I WILL get to visit her restaurant someday. On another subject : I have those experiences often. Whenever I watch a show on tv, or I'm walking by a shop I will pick up the fragrances or sounds most people would never distinguish. In particular I am thinking of a time in Montreal when I found myself staring through a window to a french bakery. There was a couple at the register in front of the display cases filled with delicious treats. What did I notice? Not the scent wafting my way nor the noise of money being exchanged, the crackling of a fresh baguette a baker had just taken from the oven in the very back of the store.
I hope this is unrelated to stress for you, and you can continue to enjoy all of the benefits heightened senses can bring into your life.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

I wish Paula Deen was related to me. I WILL get to visit her restaurant someday. On another subject : I have those experiences often. Whenever I watch a show on tv, or I'm walking by a shop I will pick up the fragrances or sounds most people would never distinguish. In particular I am thinking of a time in Montreal when I found myself staring through a window to a french bakery. There was a couple at the register in front of the display cases filled with delicious treats. What did I notice? Not the scent wafting my way nor the noise of money being exchanged, the crackling of a fresh baguette a baker had just taken from the oven in the very back of the store.
I hope this is unrelated to stress for you, and you can continue to enjoy all of the benefits heightened senses can bring into your life.

Perhaps this is unrelated to stress for me. Thank you for that. I am not sure. Stress has been so prominent in the last few weeks, that my mind went right there. In general my life is not stressful and I am a genuinely happy person. I've recently been through a breakup and it has been very stressful. Today however was a good day and a quiet day. When my life returns to where it was prior to the relationship and I am in a routine that I recognize, all will be better.

Back to Paula, I would love to eat at her restaurant!

[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

And now I am blushing....

Blushing is nice now and then. embrace it!