Ilaine Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 What is your favorite way to prepare for an ice storm? As a late transplant from New Orleans, I know from hurricanes but not ice storms! (In New Orleans, the hurricane mantra is "beer, condoms, rolling papers". ;^)) What to do? A medicinal bottle of scotch or bourbon? Lots of CDs from the video store, in the hopes that electricity won't go out? But how to stock the refrigerator and pantry?
chef4cook Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Ilaine don't sweat it! This is nothing. But when we do get a big snow I usually make sure I have plenty of coca-cola, coffee and cream. You know, the essentials.
plunk Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 ah, yes. let the panic begin (if it hasn't started already) at the local supermarkets.
bilrus Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 The traditional French Toast - Bread, Eggs and Milk. That's what everyone is running to the stores for, right? They never report on Syrup sales though.
Banco Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 One or all of the following: hot buttered rum roast beef fondue raclette ski socks Johnny Cash
ol_ironstomach Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 What to do? A medicinal bottle of scotch or bourbon? Oh no, those are staples, not storm provisions. But how to stock the refrigerator and pantry? My "extra" freezer holds MREs, prefab dim sum and at least a half-dozen types of vodka. Your mileage may vary. For last-minute disaster provisioning, I always recommend bulk Costco profiteroles, in the freezer section. Because when that extended ice-driven power outage eventually leads to the desperate OMG-I-have-to-eat-everything-perishable-or-throw-it-out stage, wouldn't it be great if the only items you had to go Kobayashi on were boxes of slowly-thawing cream-filled bon bons? Seriously though, for emergency survival food, I'm a big fan of heat-and-eat Indian items...MTR brand when available, Tasty Bite in a pinch. I don't know of another cuisine that better survives the translation to retort pouch (aka MRE) preparation, or is more palatable when reheating isn't an option. Shelf life is nominally about two years (for "best flavor") and it can remain quite edible for up to a decade, depending on storage temps. Skip the supermarkets and stock up at your local Indian grocery, where it'll run you maybe $2-2.50 per two-serving pack.
porcupine Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Our very own Jacques Gastreaux said it here , in post #1.
Meaghan Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 What is your favorite way to prepare for an ice storm? An array of pharmaceuticals, a bed.
mktye Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 For last-minute disaster provisioning, I always recommend bulk Costco profiteroles, in the freezer section. Because when that extended ice-driven power outage eventually leads to the desperate OMG-I-have-to-eat-everything-perishable-or-throw-it-out stage, wouldn't it be great if the only items you had to go Kobayashi on were boxes of slowly-thawing cream-filled bon bons?This is why my extra freezer is full of cakes and buttercream.
Ferhat Yalcin Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 This is why my extra freezer is full of cakes and buttercream. I wanna be in that freezer instead of being in the ice storm
Pat Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 I bought injera and a bunch of meat, lentils, and veggies. I'm planning an Ethiopian meal for Valentine's Day. Fortunately, those weren't the foods in greatest demand, though the shelves were seeming pretty bare.
Waitman Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Bread and milk. Baguettes, actually, Wonder Bread won't do. And not so much milk as some good cheese. Epoisses, maybe. And I hate to drink the good stuff in the cellar, but if mother nature says it's time to break into the Burgundies, what can you do?
Heather Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Milk, bread, icemelt. No diapers anymore, thank goodness. Hot chocolate ingredients for our overexcited children. Kahlua for coffee. Xanax for when the inevitable snow day fight starts.
laniloa Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 For last-minute disaster provisioning, I always recommend bulk Costco profiteroles, in the freezer section. Because when that extended ice-driven power outage eventually leads to the desperate OMG-I-have-to-eat-everything-perishable-or-throw-it-out stage, wouldn't it be great if the only items you had to go Kobayashi on were boxes of slowly-thawing cream-filled bon bons?This is the same thought process that lead my dad to buy a case of snickers for his hurricane provisions. Now that hurricane season is over, he is concerned his stash might go stale by next season. Guess he just has to eat them now and be ready to buy a new case in May.
Jacques Gastreaux Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 What is your favorite way to prepare for an ice storm?An "ice storm" and "freezing rain" are two different forms of precipiation. I would much rather have freezing rain than an ice storm. Freezing rain is rain that freezaes on its way down and lands as ice pellets (sort of like sleet). An ice storm is much different. In an ice storm the rain falls and lands as a liquid but the ground and everything the liquid touches is below freezing and thus forms a layer of ice on the ground and particulary tree branches which get heavy and bow against power lines, knocking out power.
Meaghan Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 Why do people always race for a 24-pack of the Charmins? Does ice make people poo? Ok, so I'm off topic. What about milk? I know people who never drink milk who all the sudden by a gallon or two of stuff.
hillvalley Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 We go out and buy it because we are going to have hot chocolate the entire time!!! In my profession, the well planned snow event is an art form. This year I am not as well prepared as I usually am but I do have my Bailey's and hot chocolate, organic cheddar popcorn, and short ribs. I'll spend the day watching movies and munching away while the ribs braise in the oven. There is also a sufficient amount of chocolate and other Valentine candy around to meet any candy crisis I might have. Among other things I'm missing a nice soft cheese, a hunk of piave or parmesan, and some veggies but it's only supposed to be a small storm so I shall survive.
Waitman Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 An "ice storm" and "freezing rain" are two different forms of precipiation. I would much rather have freezing rain than an ice storm. Freezing rain is rain that freezaes on its way down and lands as ice pellets (sort of like sleet). An ice storm is much different. In an ice storm the rain falls and lands as a liquid but the ground and everything the liquid touches is below freezing and thus forms a layer of ice on the ground and particulary tree branches which get heavy and bow against power lines, knocking out power. You're not a lawyer by any chance, are you?
Jacques Gastreaux Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 You're not a lawyer by any chance, are you? My father performed over 50 years of government service as a meteorologist. I did learn a thing or two from him, God rest his soul.
DameEdna Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 1) Rummage through kitchen cabinets, looking for a bottle of brandy. 2) Look out window, enjoy ice patterns on trees 3) Feel sorry for government employees studying their Federal Registers (that is what they do, isn't it?).
Joe Riley Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 As a good, lifelong Washingtonian, I did my duty and went to the grocery store to buy milk. Of course, I did NEED milk anyway - I felt like I should have worn a sign around my neck attesting to that fact - "I HAD TO COME HERE FOR MILK ANYWAY! SAVE YOUR SCORN!" It worked out well for me because the grocery store was right next door to where I had planned to go to - the Italian Store! I stocked up on enough tasty comestibles to get me through the pending weather crisis well-fed
ol_ironstomach Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 This is why my extra freezer is full of cakes and buttercream. Yet another reason I am applying for a grant from the Rockeweller Foundation to establish a research institute so we can clone you. This is the same thought process that lead my dad to buy a case of snickers for his hurricane provisions. Now that hurricane season is over, he is concerned his stash might go stale by next season. Guess he just has to eat them now and be ready to buy a new case in May. By an amazing coincidence, this is almost the same procedure I use to rotate my supply of Girl Scout Cookies. Who needs Snickers when you have Samoas (or as we fondly call them in honor of the 4g fat in each one: "little heart-stopping cookies")? Why do people always race for a 24-pack of the Charmins? Does ice make people poo? Ok, so I'm off topic. What about milk? I know people who never drink milk who all the sudden by a gallon or two of stuff. Hope and Glory (1987) ... GRACE Clive, go for the doctor. It's Dawn. She's in labour. BILL peers between the women and catches a glimpse of DAWN standing arched against a chair, one hand supporting the baby's head which has appeared between her legs. CLIVE Hot water! Lots of hot water! FAITH What for? CLIVE I don't know. They always say that at the pictures.
bookluvingbabe Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 I stopped in to Giant tonight for kitty litter for the trunk of Mr. BLB's new car. I also needed milk but they were cleared out. I figure I'll run to Trader Joes in the morning before it gets too bad for milk and veggies for the beef shanks. Or I'll dig out the dried milk and make due if I have to! I did manage to make it to Artisan Confections for Mr. BLB's Valentine's Gift so if things get dire, I can always dig into that... Jennifer
JLK Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 I wish I had more raisin bran to go with all of the extra milk I bought. If I were made to survive on what I have in my apt, I would be glowing orange (Tang!) and salty (from consuming all of the stuff like Rice-a-Roni that I used to buy in bulk but no longer eat). Nah, it's not really that bad. Fortunately I have fresh bread, three or four kinds of cheese, a dozen eggs, lots of tortilla chips, two avocados (those go first), peanut butter, ice cream, plenty of pasta, three bananas, five Granny Smith apples and oatmeal to be made with all of that milk. Oh, and I have chocolate. Several varieties. I'll be fine.
Joe Riley Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 If I were made to survive on what I have in my apt, I would be glowing orange (Tang!) I fear that there is an entire generation who has no idea what Tang is or why it was important to us. When I was little, I was actually allergic to oranges, and I had to drink Tang to get my vitamin C. I liked it, though. All I needed to know was that it was what the astronauts drank
Mark Slater Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 I can't believe there are 23 posts and not one of them says : "YOU ARE A STUPID WEENIE", because you are a stupid weenie for asking this question.
Meaghan Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 I can't believe there are 23 posts and not one of them says : "YOU ARE A STUPID WEENIE", because you are a stupid weenie for asking this question. Did anyone say Pregresso Soup? Call moi what you will, I like them blue cans when I'm stuck in the house. You can make up the difference with a grilled cheese sandwich made with yuppie bread and snotty cheese.
Al Dente Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 I can't believe there are 23 posts and not one of them says : "YOU ARE A STUPID WEENIE", because you are a stupid weenie for asking this question. Amen. Another storm of the century of the week.
Barbara Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 Ah, well, I learned YEARS ago that the Korean family which owns and runs the Metro Market a block and a half or so up the street lives in Burke, VA. So, when a bad storm hits, they simply get a room (or three) in a local hotel and keep that bad boy OPEN. For Dame Edna and myself, I will be making that Tortilla Soup we saw on "America's Test Kitchen" this past weekend. I already had a whole chicken from the selfsame Metro Market and found dried Epazote at Todito's (just a bit further up the street). Unbeknowst to both of us, we BOTH got some milk, but I forgot to get some oatmeal. Oh well. We will have to settle for French Toast. What a sacrifice.
Al Dente Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 Freakin %#$@! It's brutal out there, ain't it?
legant Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 Sounds like TMG Upper Northwest is meeting -- finally! -- at Hillvalley's. I do have my Bailey's and hot chocolate, organic cheddar popcorn, and short ribs. I'll spend the day watching movies and munching away while the ribs braise in the oven.
DameEdna Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 Freakin %#$@! Not a snow day? So sorry. Better luck tomorrow.
Malawry Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 It's a snow day out here, so I won't be teaching that knife skills class tonight after all. I guess there are some benefits to living on the rural edge of suburbia. I think you people have it all wrong. You're supposed to make veal stock when it snows. And then turn it into demi if it keeps snowing. Unfortunately (well, not really), I'm flush with both veal and duck demi, so I won't be doing that today. But I would if I didn't already have a big supply on-hand...
Tweaked Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 Wake me up when it starts to snow/sleet/freezing rain/ice storm...yawn. Fortunately I have Mott's, a korean run corner market, nearby...one year, when the rest of DC was shut down because of snow, they were apologizing to their customers because they opened up two hours late because they had trouble driving in from Virginia.
porcupine Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 I think you people have it all wrong. You're supposed to make veal stock when it snows. And then turn it into demi if it keeps snowing. I made chicken stock yesterday, and will enrich it tomorrow by poaching a chicken in it. Does that count?
Roger Troutman Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 A foot of snow would be a lot more fun than this ice storm crap. The ideal mid-February snow day scenario involves an early afternoon stroll to the neighborhood watering hole. A seat at the bar near the front window is essential, for the purpose of gawking at the falling snow and passersby.
Malawry Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 I made chicken stock yesterday, and will enrich it tomorrow by poaching a chicken in it. Does that count? Definitely. What will you do with the enriched stock and poached meat?
Meaghan Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 WOO HOO! FED GOV'T CLOSES AT 2 TODAY. HELLO BED!
Meaghan Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 Sorry. A little anxious with my double clicking.
Pat Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 I'm planning to make the spiced butter for tomorrow's meal in a bit. I'm really glad I bought provisions for my Valentine's meal yesterday. The original plan had been to shop yesterday and find the things I couldn't find then today, but I had a very successful errand circuit yesterday, finding everything on my list (and only a few things not on it ), so I'm all set.
Ilaine Posted February 13, 2007 Author Posted February 13, 2007 Sorry. A little anxious with my double clicking.Glad you clicked. I just called my husband to let him know, and nobody had told him. He says they're always the last to know, sometimes they don't find out until they've worked past the release time! And the OPM website is overwhelmed.
hillvalley Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 Sounds like TMG Upper Northwest is meeting -- finally! -- at Hillvalley's. WOO HOO!FED GOV'T CLOSES AT 2 TODAY. HELLO BED! You'll have to go to Meaghan's, DCPS isn't letting me go And after my day I don't know if I have enough Bailey's for anyone else.
eatyourvegetables Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 Very disappointed in the "weather event." Very. I did walk out to buy TP...but only because it's on sale. I'm glad I telecommute, however. Because the house is always cold, the goal is to cook something that requires using the oven, either for a long time, or at a very high temperature. Tonight, it's pizza. I will be drinking a single malt while I make the dough. Tomorrow, Valentine's Day, (vegan) Spinach ravioli in a red pepper "cream" sauce. I'm not cutting them in little hearts though; the red sauce will have to suffice.
porcupine Posted February 13, 2007 Posted February 13, 2007 Definitely. What will you do with the enriched stock and poached meat? Some of the stock goes in the freezer for future use. Some gets boiled down to glace and stored as little cubes in the freezer, for future use. And the meat will be shredded and mixed with onions, peppers, chili paste, etc and made into something vaguely chilaquiles-like (meaning, it will be mixed with corn chips, and cheese, and maybe beans) for dinner.
legant Posted February 14, 2007 Posted February 14, 2007 Although it took me a while to figure it out, here's a totally different cultural context. Perfect for a "snow" day. go Kobayashi on
legant Posted February 14, 2007 Posted February 14, 2007 TMB Upper Northwest is on again! It seems that DCPS is a fan of Hillvalley's short ribs. Don't worry: I'll bring enough Bailey's for the whole crew. You'll have to go to Meaghan's, DCPS isn't letting me go And after my day I don't know if I have enough Bailey's for anyone else.
hillvalley Posted February 14, 2007 Posted February 14, 2007 I would like to thank Mother Nature for giving the world (because DC is the world, right?) a few hours off in honor of my birthday There's nothing like sleeping in on a Wednesday and then sipping hot chocoloate with whipped cream in bed.
ShoeBoxOven Posted February 14, 2007 Posted February 14, 2007 Happy Birthday cupid girl. Birthdays are the best. And if you are anything like me, your birthday is fête that is celebrated for at least 3 months after the fact.
legant Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 {{GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER!}} There's nothing like... whipped cream in bed. (It's been a really long day folks. Valentine Day sales -- and customers -- were way down. Although I take immense pleasure in snickering at last minute shoppers, it just wasn't happening today.Right now I'm getting my laughs wherever I can.)
anzia Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 A foot of snow would be a lot more fun than this ice storm crap. You just made my evening I'm a PNW native and this slushy, icy goop drives me wacky. Today was a day for hot toddies and keeping your fingers crossed that the power didn't go out. There might be a run on liquor stores in our area
legant Posted March 7, 2007 Posted March 7, 2007 Who’d have thunk? Crews from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Department of Public Works (DPW) began pre-treating roadways with brine (a salt and water mixture) yesterday in anticipation of falling precipitation on Wednesday.
mktye Posted March 7, 2007 Posted March 7, 2007 Crews from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Department of Public Works (DPW) began pre-treating roadways with brine (a salt and water mixture) yesterday in anticipation of falling precipitation on Wednesday. Uh-oh... back to the "to brine or not to brine" argument. I wonder if it will make the gravy too salty?
zoramargolis Posted March 7, 2007 Posted March 7, 2007 Uh-oh... back to the "to brine or not to brine" argument. I wonder if it will make the gravy too salty? Only if you are fixin' roadkill.
Merry Mary Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 I am not one to stock up before a big snow, so I went through my cupboards to see what was there. First up - macaroni and cheese! with asiago, sharp provolone, a bit of fontina and Parmesan and bread crumb topping. With caramelized shallots. I do regret not getting some dried cherries because I was going to make granola. I doubt the 7-11 across the street has those. We will see how long I last before I make a gingerbread martini! What are you cooking/roasting/sauteing/baking/stuffing/braising/bruleeing today?
goodeats Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 I was thinking of baking a cake and frosting it with failed-truffle-ganache. Otherwise, maybe straining some leftover chicken soup and doing something with that. Great thread Merry Mary!
lperry Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 I want the oven on, and everyone ate all the cookies I baked last week, so I may do another few batches today. I'm tempted to make tea with melted snow since I've still got some baihao oolong. It's supposed to be a tea delicacy, but maybe that's in less polluted areas....
Anna Blume Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Ambition probably far from reality, but all pretty undemanding: A second breakfast now: buttermilk pancakes w blueberries (oatmeal consumed before dawn) Doctor a jar of Mott's natural applesauce w reduced, mulled cider and one fresh apple (mull the cider first; couldn't pick up the jar and apples I wanted from Quaker Valley this morning ) Lentil soup Gingerbread, also w buttermilk Maybe some cranberry sauce and granola Also picked up some marshmallows at Whole Foods just in case I have enough energy to hit the trail. There's Valrhona cocoa in the cupboard, if a couple of years old...
stickmoon Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 I love snow days, and I especially love to cook during snow days. Today it's comfort food all-around. I'm making roasted tomato soup with grilled cheese for lunch. Then eggplant and chard lasagna from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking For Everyone for dinner.
Rhone1998 Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Today's going to be fun. For breakfast, scrapple and potato hash with eggs over easy. For dinner, braised lamb shanks with Moroccan spices. In between, will probably: * get a no-knead bread ready for tonight or tomorrow * bake chocolate chip cookies * trudge through the snow and see anything is open for lunch on U Street!
leleboo Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Cinnamon-streusel jumbo muffins. Extra streusel. Turkey-and-three-bean chili. "Alarm" factor depending on how cold we get playing in the snow.
monavano Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Cinnamon-streusel jumbo muffins Turkey and three-bean chili. "Alarm" factor depending on how cold we get playing in the snow. Hard Times Cinci-style chili with beef, 3 beans, some tomatoes that need to be used, maybe some bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, a beer. I've got macaroni to serve it over and garnishes of shredded cheeses, sour cream and scallions. If this chili was a dog, it would be a lovable mutt.
Al Dente Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Got some short ribs and a hunk of crosscut beef shank, Malliarded the hell out of 'em, took em out, threw in shallots, onions, celery, various spanish paprikii, then beef broth along with the brew left over after hydrating some dried chanterelles. Now it's in the oven at 250 for the foreseeable future. I'll saute some portobellas and the formerly dried stuff, and then decide whether or not to add it to my braise, or maybe top some toasted sourdough with it.
qwertyy Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Cleaning out the fireplace (thankful I brought a bunch of wood in last night so I don't have to dig it out today) Shopping online for gifts (what on earth am I going to get my dad??? and will he mind that he's now not going to get the box until new year's?) Cleaning for mom's visit (do I really need to do the floors?) Baking up a batch of Chex mix, redux (glad I made it out yesterday for nuts and Cheerios!) Possibly baking up Aunt Kay's butter cookies (do I have enough butter? and will they be okay without sprinkles?) Venturing out for a birthday party at the Red Derby (pray for me)
Rovers2000 Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 -Mixed eggs with onions, red peppers, baby new potatoes, and bacon this morning -Have a batch of dough rising for home made pizza (ricotta, mozzarella, and whatever else I can find in my pantry) -deciding between gingerbread cookies or chocolate chip
lackadaisi Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Fudge - (20 lb. of Rocky Road, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Walnut) Chicken Stock Green Bean Salad Macaroni and Cheese Split Pea Soup And, I bet some cocktails will be made as well.
PollyG Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Post shoveling: Mexican hot chocolate (we had a box of the sugared chocolate bars for this) spiked with Kahlua. Lunch: Welsh Mac-n-cheese, essentially Welsh Rarebit over mac. For dinner: Rack of lamb with oven-roasted spiced potatoes and baby choy. We'll be doing "yellow snow" later today, which is maple syrup over snow. I may also do a green tea powder version. And, of course, for the adults only, we have all these beautiful, brightly colored liquors to pour over snow. Holiday baking: Rosemary shortbread Lemon Crisp cookies Chocolate cracks Dark Chocolate dipped Biscotti.
LauraB Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 I love to make soups, stews and chilis when it snows. Breakfast: 2 poached eggs on toasted Atwater's sunflower bread Lunch: leftover curried butternut squash and red lentil soup with ginger Dinner: barley stew with leeks, crimini mushrooms, rosemary and kale Sadly, this won't quite measure up to the dinner we were planning to have tonight at Marcel's prior to seeing a play at the Kennedy Center. That won't be happening
Pat Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Working on Chicken Parmigiano sandwiches with last night's leftover breaded chicken cutlets for lunch. I'm trying to salvage the Amoroso rolls I had in the freezer, which are suffering from varying degrees of freezer burn . Later I'm baking some buttermilk dinner rolls. Dinner will be those, salad, meatloaf, broccoli, and baked potatoes. I am thawing some beef stew meat for tomorrow's dinner. If it's close enough to thawed, I may go ahead and make the stew this afternoon.
zoramargolis Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Yesterday, I bought a hunk of pork shoulder at Wagshal's. Haven't completely settled on what I'm going to do with it. Probably pozole. After round 1 of shoveling this morning, I made waffles with Trader Joe's Pumpkin Pancake and Waffle mix (bought a box a few weeks ago after reading about it here and hadn't gotten around to using any)--verdict was-- GOOD! Well, the Niman Ranch bacon and Peet's café au lait helped, too. I'm waiting on delivery of a replacement switch for my espresso machine, so no cappuccino for now. Meanwhile, there's leftover chicken korma in the refrigerator.
Xochitl10 Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Yesterday, I bought a hunk of pork shoulder at Wagshal's. Haven't completely settled on what I'm going to do with it. Probably pozole. Ah, great minds. I have posole on the stove for tomorrow's tree-trimming. If time permits, I'd love to throw some anadama bread in the oven. Azami made rice for breakfast, which we ate under the heated table while feeling nostalgic for the deep winters of northern Japan.
leleboo Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Ah, great minds. There are definitely some themes in this thread -- chili, stews, braises, casseroles, baked goods. Not that this is remotely surprising! Me, I'm looking forward to this evening's posts in "What Are You Drinking Right Now?"
V.H. Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 -Oatmeal this morning with maple syrup and blueberries picked and frozen this summer -Banana chocolate chip muffins that we are enjoying now slathered with Kerrygold salted butter -Salt dough ornaments for the kids to paint this afternoon -eyeballing some brie I have and wondering if there is puff pastry in the freezer downstairs -not sure what dinner will be, pizza perhaps. Should probably throw my dough together if that's the plan. Intermittent breaks to try to figure out this dead electrical circuit in our house. Fortunately it doesn't affect the kitchen!
Ilaine Posted December 19, 2009 Author Posted December 19, 2009 Older son is going through an Indian food phase, so I gave him my debit card and sent him to Wegman's last night to stock up. There will definitely be braises. Younger son, ever competitive, is going to make his own braises from a Georgian cookbook -- Georgia as in former Soviet Union. I am going to try the Cook's Illustrated version of French onion soup. You start the onions in the oven, it's supposed to be less work-intensive. And work on rearranging the kitchen in anticipation of new countertops.
DanielK Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Breakfast was scrambled eggs, toast, and TJ's "sipping chocolate" after some time shoveling snow. Lunch was Lamb Pasties (not homemade - picked them up frozen at the VA Scottish Festival a few months back) Dinner will be Oxtail Stew!
agm Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Breakfast burritos this morning (eggs, shallots, bacon, cheese, tortillas). Hot apple cider is in my mug right now. Chocolate chip cookies are in the oven. I'll be starting a big pot of chili soon for dinner tonight.
Waitman Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Fajitas for lunch. Onion soup and Mushroom risotto for dinner.
KMango Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 After a few too many hot beverages in Shirlington with the neighbors (before the Carlyle Grand closed due to lack of staff and lack of deliveries)...simply slow cooking a Jehovah-Jireh chicken with russet and sweet potatoes plus various dried herbs/seasonings. Penzey's mulling spices also working their magic on wine via the stove. (smells like christmas) (feels like narnia) (minus the snow queen...perhaps i can audition?)
leleboo Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 (smells like christmas) (feels like narnia) (minus the snow queen...perhaps i can audition?) Meet you at the lammpost with Turkish Delight.
ktmoomau Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Post shoveling: Mexican hot chocolate (we had a box of the sugared chocolate bars for this) spiked with Kahlua. Lunch: Welsh Mac-n-cheese, essentially Welsh Rarebit over mac. For dinner: Rack of lamb with oven-roasted spiced potatoes and baby choy. We'll be doing "yellow snow" later today, which is maple syrup over snow. I may also do a green tea powder version. And, of course, for the adults only, we have all these beautiful, brightly colored liquors to pour over snow. Holiday baking: Rosemary shortbread Lemon Crisp cookies Chocolate cracks Dark Chocolate dipped Biscotti. Ooh could you share your rosemary shortbread recipe? It sounds wonderful.
Heather Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Vegetable beef soup, corn bread, and German chocolate cake. Hot chocolate.
porcupine Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 buttermilk waffles fennel cooked slowly with onion, seasoned with crushed fennel seed, s&p, then tossed with egg noodles, grated Parmesan, and egg [this was seriously ggod] beef and barley stew, biscuits. or maybe cornbread. naw, biscuits. mango ice cream hot chocolate tomorrow: Welsh rabbit for lunch. or maybe dinner. French toast with fried apples for breakfast.
ol_ironstomach Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Yeah, I feebed and made one big pie instead.
leleboo Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Yeah, I feebed and made one big pie instead. Ha, and I made enough chili to feed a small army. Luckily, friends (who live down the hall) made too many caramel-pecan-chocolate cookies, so we're pooling our resources and partying it up for Snowpocalypse '09.
The Hersch Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Ragu alla Bolognese. Lunch was a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of the astonishingly good canned Madras sambar from Jyoti. Dinner will be pappardelle with the ragu, which is also destined for lasagne al forno for lunch on Friday (or, if you must, Christmas).
mame11 Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 I'm experimenting with tempering chocolate and making a concoction of crushed graham crackers that have been toasted and marshmallows mixed with tempered chocolate. I'm thinking of calling it s'mores. :-)
JPW Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Chicken stock on the back burner. Chili on the front. The '08 Ch de Segries was surprinsingly unsucky. Got a Breton Chinon ready to go. Life is good.
JPW Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 tomorrow: Welsh rabbit for lunch. or maybe dinner. French toast with fried apples for breakfast. Rabbit or rarebit? Meat or cheese? ; )
hillvalley Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 I had grand plans for making chili and letting it simmer all day long but well, that never happened so instead I had.... hot chocolate with Bailey's, marshmallows and whipped cream (why choose one when I could have both) mid afternoon twice baked potatoes, one half with cheddar cheese, the other with black truffle oil and caviar gin, raspberry soda and St. Germain
durwoodx Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 Yeah, I feebed and made one big pie instead. That is unf#@*ing-believably amazing.
Merry Mary Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 Next up - Preserved Lemon-Edamame Tapenade. Saw it on a Ming show today.
PollyG Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 Ooh could you share your rosemary shortbread recipe? It sounds wonderful. From Gourmet I use Arp rosemary from my front yard--it's under snow right now, but hardy down to -10 or something similarly ridiculous.
bioesq Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 That is unf#@*ing-believably amazing. I was going to grill venison and enjoy a chestnut puree and some green beans, but the two does ran off when I opened the bottom deck door.
DanCole42 Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 Broiled tilapia with garlic, thyme, and coriander Spicy garlic broccoli Warm baguette Twentieth year of my famous Christmas cookies...
lperry Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 Roasted butternut squash risotto using squash from my summer garden, which is now under nearly two feet of snow. Homemade bread started on a whim at about two this afternoon. A bottle of cheap bubbly chilled in the snow.
porcupine Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 Rabbit or rarebit? Meat or cheese? ; ) I positively refuse to be sucked into a pedantic argument about culinary semantics. The recipe is titled "Welsh Rabbit". It's cheese.
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