Sunday, October 23, 2005
Confessions of a food blogger
Well any time I try to claim to be a foodie, this list of my little confessions always runs through my head and reminds me that I am a new cook, but far from a foodie.
- I will never stop making Kraft Mac and Cheese in the blue box. Even though I am trying to find a good homemade recipe, I will never totally abandon my roots on this one.
- I hate making food that keeps me in the kitchen for hours on end. I like to know I made something, but I don't need to stand in front of my stove for 5 hours to get that feeling.
- After a night out with my friends nothing in this world sounds better to me than Taco Bell.
- I still eat McDonald's.
- I can't make a cheese sauce without the little bumps and separating.
- As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am constantly defeated by the potato.
- I always have cream of whatever soup on hand because I can't figure out what in the world you would make to replace it.
- One of my favorite snacks is Cheez-Its.
- Some times the full fat version of things taste weird to me (like sour cream).
- I am addicted to buying shredded cheese. I always have at least 3 bags in my fridge.
- I only have one decent knife.
- My blender was so cheap that it smells like its burning when you use it.
- I get mad at how expensive fresh veggies cost so will often buy frozen (and on the rare occasion, canned)
- On nights I am tired and stressed I usually just want a frozen pizza for dinner (and not even the good ones, but the ones that are like 10 for $10. I only eat one, but you know the pizzas I'm talking about.)
- I rarely use my cookbooks.
- I love rice crispy treats.
- I buy my spices at the grocery store (and I rarely buy fresh herbs because I can't use them before they go bad).
- I ate so much salmon one night (close to a pound) just to avoid leftovers, that I have not been able to eat it again, almost 3 years later.
- I am a pretty pathetic baker. I have been known to buy the cookies you just break apart and bake when I had to bring treats for something.
- I hate chopping more than anything in this world, really I do.
- I broke my box grater so now I have no way to grate anything.
Well, hopefully you faithful readers (and you new ones too) won't desert me now that I have come clean. And feel free to share your own confessions here as well. Its a time to open up and empty out those skeletons in the food closet. I know we all have some (I know there are some secret Wonder bread lovers are out there).
¶ 6:40 AM
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We <3 Punky, confessions and all! :)
My confession is simple - I'm "cooking challenged". And that's be generous....
My confession is simple - I'm "cooking challenged". And that's be generous....
# posted by 
: 8:00 AM
: 8:00 AM
It's good to share! I agree with you on many of those issues. Especially #2. I find that if it takes a long time for me to cook something, by the time it's done, I am no longer interested in eating it.
NOne of those comments equal non-foodie... Everyone is human AND has a palate for quick and easy food. You try numerous recipes on a regular basis- and you have roasted chicken, twice! You rock in my book!!!
# posted by : 5:51 PM
: 5:51 PM
We all haven our "dirty" secrets. If you must know, I have been known to indulge in KD (Kraft Dinner) with cut up wieners added to it ;O
I loved your list and found quite a few I share.
Last week I had a bad cold and all I could manage (because it was easy and because it reminded me of my childhood) was scrambled eggs and a can of Heinz baked beans. My fancier bean recipes are great, but don't compare.
Thanks for sharing.
Last week I had a bad cold and all I could manage (because it was easy and because it reminded me of my childhood) was scrambled eggs and a can of Heinz baked beans. My fancier bean recipes are great, but don't compare.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm an old stove and here is my version of your list.
1. I will never make Kraft Mac and Cheese in the blue box.I have had several ex-girlfriends make this for me. Is flour, butter, milk, cheese and noodles really so gorram hard?
2. I love making food that keeps me in the kitchen for hours on end. Respecting the ingredient is of paramount importance, no matter the amount of time spent. Plus it's nice and warm in there.
3. After a night out with my friends nothing in this world sounds better to me than a true taqueria. Three al pastor tacos and a horchata can tame any amount of alcohol.
4 I still eat McDonald's. But only the Big Mac. I figure if I'm frozen at death and they revive me some day the first thing I'll ask for is a Big Mac.
5. I can make a bechamel. And a cheese sauce. And all of the mother sauces and their variants. Don't worry, I figured it out, you will too.
6. I am constantly enamored of the potato. It demands respect and salt, but little more.
7. I always feel silly when I consider buying canned soup. But I always want it when I'm sick.
8. One of my favorite snacks is bread. Really good bread.
9. All things that are de-(as in decaffeinated) or, lord help me, "lite" taste disgusting to me. Yogurt is not instead of cream. For cream there is nothing like cream. Trust Jennifer and Clarissa.
10. I can shred cheese. I can't reassemble it. Let cheese be cheese.
11. I only have one decent knife. It is my knife. It is the first thing I would save in case of national disaster, war, or the Rapture.
12. Blenders are for people who don't know how to use a foodmill, chinois, and tamis. Eschew them.
13. I go to farmers' markets and strike bargains that give me an abundance of fresh seasonal produce for pennies. I've had the same pack of frozen peas in my freezer for 5 years. I'm hoping the person who purchased them comes over to reclaim them.
14. On nights I am tired and stressed I must cook, it's the only thing that relaxes me. Well, that or an aikido session.
15. I frequently consult my cookbooks. That's why they're there.
16. I love rice crispy treats.
17. I buy my spices bulk from Indian and Mexican groceries. They are much cheaper, fresher, and they smell so good.
18.I won't eat more than I need. Portioning correctly is a huge part of cooking.
19. I am a pretty pathetic baker. But I still make croissants from scratch twice a year, just to keep my hand in. Keep at it, you'll get the feel for it.
20. I love chopping more than anything in this world, really I do. There's nothing like showing off your hard-won knife skills.
21. I broke my box grater so I learned to grate using a knife.
1. I will never make Kraft Mac and Cheese in the blue box.I have had several ex-girlfriends make this for me. Is flour, butter, milk, cheese and noodles really so gorram hard?
2. I love making food that keeps me in the kitchen for hours on end. Respecting the ingredient is of paramount importance, no matter the amount of time spent. Plus it's nice and warm in there.
3. After a night out with my friends nothing in this world sounds better to me than a true taqueria. Three al pastor tacos and a horchata can tame any amount of alcohol.
4 I still eat McDonald's. But only the Big Mac. I figure if I'm frozen at death and they revive me some day the first thing I'll ask for is a Big Mac.
5. I can make a bechamel. And a cheese sauce. And all of the mother sauces and their variants. Don't worry, I figured it out, you will too.
6. I am constantly enamored of the potato. It demands respect and salt, but little more.
7. I always feel silly when I consider buying canned soup. But I always want it when I'm sick.
8. One of my favorite snacks is bread. Really good bread.
9. All things that are de-(as in decaffeinated) or, lord help me, "lite" taste disgusting to me. Yogurt is not instead of cream. For cream there is nothing like cream. Trust Jennifer and Clarissa.
10. I can shred cheese. I can't reassemble it. Let cheese be cheese.
11. I only have one decent knife. It is my knife. It is the first thing I would save in case of national disaster, war, or the Rapture.
12. Blenders are for people who don't know how to use a foodmill, chinois, and tamis. Eschew them.
13. I go to farmers' markets and strike bargains that give me an abundance of fresh seasonal produce for pennies. I've had the same pack of frozen peas in my freezer for 5 years. I'm hoping the person who purchased them comes over to reclaim them.
14. On nights I am tired and stressed I must cook, it's the only thing that relaxes me. Well, that or an aikido session.
15. I frequently consult my cookbooks. That's why they're there.
16. I love rice crispy treats.
17. I buy my spices bulk from Indian and Mexican groceries. They are much cheaper, fresher, and they smell so good.
18.I won't eat more than I need. Portioning correctly is a huge part of cooking.
19. I am a pretty pathetic baker. But I still make croissants from scratch twice a year, just to keep my hand in. Keep at it, you'll get the feel for it.
20. I love chopping more than anything in this world, really I do. There's nothing like showing off your hard-won knife skills.
21. I broke my box grater so I learned to grate using a knife.
# posted by : 9:51 PM
: 9:51 PM
Well, thanks for all of your confessions.
anonymous-Well, I have a long way to go before I can reach your status, but as I said in my post, I never claimed to be a foodie.
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anonymous-Well, I have a long way to go before I can reach your status, but as I said in my post, I never claimed to be a foodie.
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