I've Been Everywhere And Back Trying To Replace Everything
I wanted to go see Les Mis tonight. I've been wanting to, but I didn't really have the time. I decided that tonight was the night, I gathered up my stuff, started to walk out the door and remembered...I let my brother take my car.
I want to go see Les Miiiiiiiiissssss...[/whines]
Anywho, snowflake-challenge...
Day 7
In your own space, share something non-fannish about yourself. A passion or a hobby or a talent, something that people might not know about you. We are more than just our fandoms. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.
I'm not all that secretive about myself. I mean, I don't talk a LOT about myself, but I think those of you who have been reading my journal for a while know the basics. Hmmm...what's one overall 'topic' I can cover though...
Well, as many of you know, I'm a big cook. Er...that means I like to cook a lot, not like I'm a Godzilla-sized cook. I wouldn't call myself a 'foodie', but I love to cook, I was raised by excellent cooks and I know what food should look and taste like. That being said, I'm holding a dinner party on Sunday, including a vegetarian and a person who says they don't like pasta. Also, I am on a *New Year's Diet* (and don't they always work out so well), so even though I'm going to consider it a cheat day, I don't really want to break the bank either, so to speak. Any tips on entrees?
And just to go to show you that I do know a thing or two in the kitchen, here is the recipe for the lentil soup I made yesterday, for this week's lunches.
Haha. I'm so great. Ahem.
1 lb lentils (rinse them in a colander...make sure they don't fall through the cracks in the colander)
1 cup chopped carrots (12 baby carrots for me)
1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks for me)
1 chopped onion (roughly the same amount as the carrots and celery)
1 or 2 cloves of garlic
1 28 oz can tomatoes
12 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock, and I prefer low sodium...I do make my own stock but I was feeling lazy)
Thyme, to taste (I like a lot)
S&P to taste
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 or 2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup small pasta (like elbow or ditalini)
Heat olive oil in a heavy bottom soup pot (I use enamel), and add onions. (I like to get them going before the other veggies.) When they are soft, clear and fragrant, I add the carrots and celery and wait for that to soften before adding the garlic. Add a good dash of S&P (and repeat after each step, as needed). Add the can of tomatoes, mix with the vegetables and let the tomatoes cook down and get 'liquid-y'. Add the (rinsed) lentils, and mix them in with the tomatoes. When they are coated, add the stock and thyme, adjust seasonings and let it come to a boil. Once it's boiling, lower the heat, cover partially and let simmer for 30-45 minutes, until the lentils are cooked (completely tender). I felt like I needed a little kick yesterday, so I threw in a little cinnamon and really liked the richness it gave. If serving immediately, throw in the pasta to cook right in the soup. If not, just boil the pasta separately when you're ready to serve and throw it into the warmed soup at the last minute.
Yes, I'm boring.
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I want to go see Les Miiiiiiiiissssss...[/whines]
Anywho, snowflake-challenge...
Day 7
In your own space, share something non-fannish about yourself. A passion or a hobby or a talent, something that people might not know about you. We are more than just our fandoms. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.
I'm not all that secretive about myself. I mean, I don't talk a LOT about myself, but I think those of you who have been reading my journal for a while know the basics. Hmmm...what's one overall 'topic' I can cover though...
Well, as many of you know, I'm a big cook. Er...that means I like to cook a lot, not like I'm a Godzilla-sized cook. I wouldn't call myself a 'foodie', but I love to cook, I was raised by excellent cooks and I know what food should look and taste like. That being said, I'm holding a dinner party on Sunday, including a vegetarian and a person who says they don't like pasta. Also, I am on a *New Year's Diet* (and don't they always work out so well), so even though I'm going to consider it a cheat day, I don't really want to break the bank either, so to speak. Any tips on entrees?
And just to go to show you that I do know a thing or two in the kitchen, here is the recipe for the lentil soup I made yesterday, for this week's lunches.
Haha. I'm so great. Ahem.
1 lb lentils (rinse them in a colander...make sure they don't fall through the cracks in the colander)
1 cup chopped carrots (12 baby carrots for me)
1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks for me)
1 chopped onion (roughly the same amount as the carrots and celery)
1 or 2 cloves of garlic
1 28 oz can tomatoes
12 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock, and I prefer low sodium...I do make my own stock but I was feeling lazy)
Thyme, to taste (I like a lot)
S&P to taste
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 or 2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup small pasta (like elbow or ditalini)
Heat olive oil in a heavy bottom soup pot (I use enamel), and add onions. (I like to get them going before the other veggies.) When they are soft, clear and fragrant, I add the carrots and celery and wait for that to soften before adding the garlic. Add a good dash of S&P (and repeat after each step, as needed). Add the can of tomatoes, mix with the vegetables and let the tomatoes cook down and get 'liquid-y'. Add the (rinsed) lentils, and mix them in with the tomatoes. When they are coated, add the stock and thyme, adjust seasonings and let it come to a boil. Once it's boiling, lower the heat, cover partially and let simmer for 30-45 minutes, until the lentils are cooked (completely tender). I felt like I needed a little kick yesterday, so I threw in a little cinnamon and really liked the richness it gave. If serving immediately, throw in the pasta to cook right in the soup. If not, just boil the pasta separately when you're ready to serve and throw it into the warmed soup at the last minute.
Yes, I'm boring.
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