NEW INGREDIANTS 03/15/2010
 Today I went to the store and bought these new products. The Mexican spice is Annatto seed, something I wanted to try for a while. It is for steeping in oil that you use for rice. I also wanted to try Meyer Lemons. They are supposed to be sweeter than regular lemons. Then there is the flour. I like to use King Arthur's flour, but it is real expensive...$4 on sale. This was $2.99 regular price at Trader Joe's. I like my flour un-bleached. I also wanted to let you know, I have been trying recipes, but they are not quite ready for here yet. I baked some chicken wrapped in paper The Lad loved, but I need to tweek with the timing and take some more pictures. I have been working on a recipe for bread sticks. The last batch was better but not so good. I am still learning about yeast. I need to get the proofing/raising thing down better. Last night I made linguine and cooked some Italian sausage with onions, bacon, wine, garlic with a little cream at the end. But we had to try it before I can put it here. It was a hit. Home made noodles are a little work, but well worth the time. I just love my pasta machine. I bought the annato so I could work on making better rice. I have not yet mastered that somewhat simple ingredient. But I will. I also want to get a friend to teach me some Mexican recipes from her family stash. But that is the plan. Maybe Easter recipes. I like that....soon...very soon. |