Sorry I’ve not updated- I swear- we’re still (for the most part) on the slow food wagon;) So much so- that my bread machine croaked! (I’ll remedy that soon enough- for now- it’s whole wheat the old fashioned way. Just a note- bread dough under fingernails- as bad a s dirt- just saying.)
I’m now officially on a mission. I WILL conquer Mozzarella. However- thus far? Mozzarella is kicking mah bootay. 3 batches on 3 different days- various ingredients and I keep ending up with squeaky ricotta. I just cannot get the curds to smooth out! If anyone has any input- I’d appreciate it- before I drown in whey.
Monday- we had whole wheat pasta primavera- sauteed veggies (fresh tomatoes, zucchini, onion, mushrooms) olive oil and garlic, topped it off with a bit of parmesan. Next time, I need to double the veggie amount- (but since I didn’t measure… I’ll just make more) and probably add a bit of tomato sauce, but it went over fairly well. ( However the kids keep calling me a “food hippie” and asking if I’m going to “grow my own”… yes- they think they are hilarious. )
Tuesday, I used a batch of bread dough to make a nice calzone- type treat. I used a batch of “fozzerella” (messed up mozzerella) and some pesto— rolled it up in the dough with a bit of olive oil and baked.. served it up with a salad and fresh sliced tomatoes with sea salt and cracked pepper… I’ll try this one again- but will add black olives and sundried tomatoes;)
Yesterday- we cheated. Pizza- ordered in. oopsy. The little guys begged- I caved- what can I say?
Tonight- grilled pork chops- and veggies galore;)
Everyone is pretty much healed up from the dental day of oral surgery doom… and we’re busy playing catch up (school- house etc).
I’m knitting away- finished a loverly Tuscany Shawl- and cast on a “Shetland Triangle” Also working on An “Orange Smoothie” from More big Girl Knits… in Hempathy– again- the boys think thats HILARIOUS.. hemp giggle. teenagers. sheesh.
I was lucky enough to win a fantastic prize from Sheri at the Loopy Ewe
A Spring Fling Swag Bag!
WOW! Sheri is the best- Loopy Ewe is the best Online store ever.
In the bag is Wollmeise in a limited edition colorway… a loopy ewe mug- beautiful patterns yarn samples and body treats…wow. Just WOW!
for all your yarny needs;)
More later- i’m off to the grocery- in search of fresh foods—-to convert to slow meals…. ;)
And maybe to oogle a new bread machine…… ;)
May 18, 2008 at 1:08 am
Waah. I want a bread machine too. Sounds yummy, even the messed up mozz!
May 23, 2008 at 2:06 am
I’m crazy jealous about the swag bag! That wollmeise is amazing. I got a cheap bread machine from amazon not too long ago, and it’s been so worth it! :-)
Also, I did tag you for a little survey on my blog, no pressure to do it or anything… only if you want.