Another of the Peter Rabbit series done. This one is going to be framed.
I'm dealing with some sort of virus. Haven't been able to eat much since Thursday. I'm tired and achy so I had to suspend my food presentation project. I did find that color is a great way to make your plates look appetising and started paying attention to the colors when I plan my menu, but also adding those colorful garnishes like herbs, chopped fresh tomato and lemon zest. I want to experiment with sauces. I noticed that chefs always add a sauce and green herb sauce with capers, green olives, Italian parsley and tarragon is one I want to try. Relishes and salsas would also be colorful additions.
After sauces I want to start thinking about first courses. I think that is one way to slow down the meal and savor it a bit. My gd's were over the other night and I tried to just enjoy the conversation as we ate and not be in a hurry to leave the table. We talked about what I'm trying to do. I'm looking at pictures in cookbooks and watching what chefs do on cooking shows for ideas. Also I'm not eating dairy right now and so I'm looking for sauces and things that are not dairy, it is a way of kind of forcing me to try new things.
This is going to be short today because of not feeling too peppy.
Enjoy your meals and experiment.
Linda
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oh I love Beatrix Potter and her Tales...and I hope you're feeling better all ready :)
It is always good to try new things. I'm finding that my experimenting is leading to new favorites like quiche.
Since you like Beatrice Potter you should like The Cottage Tales by Susan Wittig Albert. http://www.cottagetales.com/index.shtml
This is a quote from the web site. "The Cottage Tales is a mystery series for readers of all ages, featuring beloved author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. In 1905, Beatrix bought a farm in England's beautiful Lake District. The books in this series (eight are planned) follow her adventures as she gradually moves away from her London life as a dutiful Victorian-age daughter, and into an independent life that offers new hopes, new love, and the possibility of self-determination."
Hi Linda!
So sorry that you are under the weather - hope you start feeling better very quickly.
I love the idea of making our food look beautiful! Maybe that's why we enjoy eating out - because the food looks good. I'm all for slowing down. It seems like in this busy life we lead, eating is just another 10 minute job to mark off of our to-do list! Great suggestions!
Get well soon!
Hugs,
Barb
Dear Linda...I hope you are feeling better. You stitchery (is that a word?) is just lovely. You do such good work.
Get well soon!
Love, Linda
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