Cooking
I got a new cookbook for Christmas, which inspired me to start a cooking/baking spree. The result is (if I get it all done) I will be doing all of the cooking for the family New Years party. Last night was two batches of Chili, one vegetarian and one regular (nearly doubled in size). That was simply fun. I've done chili before, several times.
Today (I thought it would only take a couple of hours, LOL) I did something I've wanted to do for a while now. I baked a batch of bread. I've never done it before, so it was an experience! I started around 10:30-11 this morning, and I only just now took the final tray out (4:30). The recipe says it make 4 dozen buns. I guess I did mine a little small and uneven in size. I ended up with 67 (and a mountain of dirty dishes that I'm hoping will miraculously disappear while I'm typing this).
I've still got more to do in the next couple of days: one cake recipe and a fruit square, caramel corn (from the new book) and a type of meat pocket (also from the new book).
Edited entry addition:
The fruit square is now in the oven. The buns have turned out to be a success, though I'm pretty sure I forgot to add the salt. That is enough for the night!
Today (I thought it would only take a couple of hours, LOL) I did something I've wanted to do for a while now. I baked a batch of bread. I've never done it before, so it was an experience! I started around 10:30-11 this morning, and I only just now took the final tray out (4:30). The recipe says it make 4 dozen buns. I guess I did mine a little small and uneven in size. I ended up with 67 (and a mountain of dirty dishes that I'm hoping will miraculously disappear while I'm typing this).
I've still got more to do in the next couple of days: one cake recipe and a fruit square, caramel corn (from the new book) and a type of meat pocket (also from the new book).
Edited entry addition:
The fruit square is now in the oven. The buns have turned out to be a success, though I'm pretty sure I forgot to add the salt. That is enough for the night!