I think the most useful thing I've taken from home is the ability to throw together a casserole, soup, or stew with whatever I have on hand. The pressure cooker, crockpot, and oven were used regularly in our house. I have a very good grasp of wholesome and hearty.
As I've explored on my own, I've branched out into fresh herbs, real garlic, and spices that aren't 30 years old. I really enjoy just pulling something out of the fridge, say chicken thighs, apples, and summer squash, then going out into the garden and choosing fresh herbs to flavor whatever dish will follow.
I'm still coming into my own. I can happily feed my friends and loved ones.
I want to start sectioning chickens. Thanks for the link. It's hella cheaper. I make stock from roast carcasses and necks/backs, but I think we could save somewhat if we started buying whole birds and just breaking them down and packaging the limbs ourselves. After my decade-plus of vegetarianism, I'm still very squeamish. I'll cook critters, but I hate breaking them apart. I find this horribly hypocritical (I always said I wouldn't eat something I couldn't harvest myself).
My number one rule, though, is Always Triple the Cayenne. And then take screenshots of one's local LJ filter the next day. *evil grin* (Those were some very dangerous wings.)
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Date: 2007-11-06 02:08 am (UTC)As I've explored on my own, I've branched out into fresh herbs, real garlic, and spices that aren't 30 years old. I really enjoy just pulling something out of the fridge, say chicken thighs, apples, and summer squash, then going out into the garden and choosing fresh herbs to flavor whatever dish will follow.
I'm still coming into my own. I can happily feed my friends and loved ones.
I want to start sectioning chickens. Thanks for the link. It's hella cheaper. I make stock from roast carcasses and necks/backs, but I think we could save somewhat if we started buying whole birds and just breaking them down and packaging the limbs ourselves. After my decade-plus of vegetarianism, I'm still very squeamish. I'll cook critters, but I hate breaking them apart. I find this horribly hypocritical (I always said I wouldn't eat something I couldn't harvest myself).
My number one rule, though, is Always Triple the Cayenne. And then take screenshots of one's local LJ filter the next day. *evil grin* (Those were some very dangerous wings.)