Due to time constraints and poor planning, I’m forced to eat out and I cannot take the time to plan out a meal. When I go to the grocery store, I buy things that are easily made into edible food but I rarely buy simple ingredients with the goal of combining them to create a tasty treat. In other words, I rarely cook from scratch. You might say that you cook from scratch but how likely are you to buy that packet of pre-mixed spices or that jar of random sauce? When I cook from scratch, I really cook from scratch. I attempt to try new things every once in a while in an effort to expand my repertoire and satisfy my stomach. I have been known to throw out bastard children that could be considered unsuitable by mangy dogs. Yes, I have an abortion once in a while. Last night I was particularly pleased with myself because I made shells alla caprese without even looking at a recipe. I had a vague clue as to what was included and I decided to make it from scratch… and it was GOOD. I got the proportions a little out of whack and I need to change exactly when I start cooking some of the ingredients but it’s a sure fire hit.
If I have a general clue as to what is in a dish I can create it on my own with a little experimentation. I really love to cook and I wish I had someone around to be a guinea pig for my creations but that’s why family shows up every once in a while. I just need to check if my ability (and willingness) to eat about everything is ruining my sense of taste.
Tags: family, food, poor, rain
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