I'm working on another book - "The Pantry" - and I'd like to challenge you all to a 2 month experiment. Don't worry, it won't be time consuming.
Once a week, I'd like you to go into your pantry and pick one item (excludng pasta, rice, grain, flours things that last forever) - things that have an expiration date or you know won't last forever, but it's still sitting on your shelf.
Use this item as a start for your dinner, breakfast, party, cocktail hour - no rules, no nothing - let's just use up what's in the pantry and see if we can come up with some family favorites. Don't make it difficult -
Let's say every week we choose an item (not something we just buy for the pantry ) - that's the only rule, and do something fun with it.
I'm starting this week and I'm grabbing a dusty jar of -
Forever Herbs Sunrise Jalapeno Compote, 10 oz. I bought it a couple years ago when I was really gungho on my Farmers Market cookbook. Got it somewhere in Easter Washington, I'm thinking 'cause it's from Thorp, WA. They even have a website www.thorpfruit.com - maybe I'll see some good ideas there.
Does this sound doable and fun to anyone else? I'm thrilled I'm already down one jar out of the pantry.
Oh, and the reason for all this? I'd love to hear your ideas and what you do. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FINE DINING.
Once a week, I'd like you to go into your pantry and pick one item (excludng pasta, rice, grain, flours things that last forever) - things that have an expiration date or you know won't last forever, but it's still sitting on your shelf.
Use this item as a start for your dinner, breakfast, party, cocktail hour - no rules, no nothing - let's just use up what's in the pantry and see if we can come up with some family favorites. Don't make it difficult -
Let's say every week we choose an item (not something we just buy for the pantry ) - that's the only rule, and do something fun with it.
I'm starting this week and I'm grabbing a dusty jar of -
Forever Herbs Sunrise Jalapeno Compote, 10 oz. I bought it a couple years ago when I was really gungho on my Farmers Market cookbook. Got it somewhere in Easter Washington, I'm thinking 'cause it's from Thorp, WA. They even have a website www.thorpfruit.com - maybe I'll see some good ideas there.
Does this sound doable and fun to anyone else? I'm thrilled I'm already down one jar out of the pantry.
Oh, and the reason for all this? I'd love to hear your ideas and what you do. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FINE DINING.
Retired and having fun writing cookbooks, tasting wine and sharing recipes with all my friends.
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