tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post5567182672223199616..comments2023-08-22T07:18:07.555-07:00Comments on Princess Scooterpie - A Motorcycle Diva who likes to moto wander & write about it.: August FoodieDar http://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-76616975964101592982011-07-21T23:40:42.569-07:002011-07-21T23:40:42.569-07:00I have been picking up peaches at the grocery stor...I have been picking up peaches at the grocery store, testing their ripeness, sniffing for the full on peach aroma and I haven't bought a peach yet. They are hard as rocks and will no doubt rot before they ripen & soften up. Now the produce guy in the grocery store gives me the 'hey there is the weird fruit sniffing lady '. He doesn't understand the art of peach pie making, the peaches have to be just so in ripeness and peach aroma. So I will continue on with testing and sniffing until I find the perfect 8 peaches for my golden buttery pastry.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-86924632928926368842011-07-08T13:42:21.335-07:002011-07-08T13:42:21.335-07:00Dar: I am not a cook but I did a lot of baking, ...<b>Dar:</b> I am not a cook but I did a lot of baking, years ago. More recently we discovered the slow cooker/crock pot for the one dish meal. works great during the winter and ready when you get home.<br /><br />enjoy your August and be sure to post lots of food photos. If you make too much just say the word, we are as close as the next ferry<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-42815051879291112342011-07-08T10:13:13.078-07:002011-07-08T10:13:13.078-07:00Sonja - thanks for the link, I love Jamie Oliver. ...Sonja - thanks for the link, I love Jamie Oliver. I hear ya about the cookbooks. I bought a Nigella Lawson cookbook, I have to say I don't cook with it, you have to converts the weights & measures and it was an ok book.<br /><br />David - I cook chicken like that a lot & I love to cook that and I agree with you the sauce is a miracle - yum! Top it off with a glass of vino & some great bread & it's fabulous.<br /><br />Trobairitz - I envy those who are vegans. I have tried, but I think there is something in my genetic make-up that has doomed me to be a meatosauris. I do make veggie recipes and they are very filling & satisfying. As for August I am sighing in anticipation waiting for it to get here. Peach pie here I come!<br /><br />Thank you guys for stopping by & sharing in my foodiness.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-26258851507077433672011-07-08T07:38:26.799-07:002011-07-08T07:38:26.799-07:00Yum. I can't wait to see pictures of all thos...Yum. I can't wait to see pictures of all those tasty creations you will be making.<br /><br />We get in a food rut every once in a while. I make a weekly menu and go grocery shopping once a week unless it is to top up staples like bananas and OJ.<br /><br />We are vegetarians so I use a lot of web resources for recipes. Ratatouille, curried couscous or quinoa, black eyed pea salad. Lots of roasted veggies. It depends on our mood and we can switch days if something comes up for a Monday and we don't feel like eating it, we'll make what is on Wednesday's menu instead.<br /><br />It is just hubby and I so it isn't too bad. I am usually home from work at least half an hour before he is so it gives me a jump start on fixing dinner.<br /><br />Hooray for having the month of August off. I can sense your excitement.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-68620866405671958872011-07-08T03:27:03.267-07:002011-07-08T03:27:03.267-07:00I love to braise. Chicken in particular can be spe...I love to braise. Chicken in particular can be spectacular. Cut in pieces. Marinated in red wine overnight. Lightly floured. Seared to goldeny brown. Gently braised in the wine with onions, celery and a carrot until nice and tender. Set aside to rest. Braising liquid strained and simmered down to a thick glistening miracle of a sauce to coat the gently warmed chicken. Simply heaven. Yum.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-26067971067580753892011-07-07T19:05:31.573-07:002011-07-07T19:05:31.573-07:00I totally know these food ruts, and sometimes the ...I totally know these food ruts, and sometimes the evening ends in getting take out such as sushi but yet nothing self-made.<br />My bookshelf contains more books about cooking and baking than trivia literature, my favourites being Italian and Eastern Indian cuisine.<br />But I found the Italian food the easiest to prepare. <br />Jamie Oliver's Italy (http://www.jamieoliver.com/books/jamie-s-italy-book) helps a lot.<br />Happy summer, enjoy the food preparation and don't forget to put some more mileage on that lil' scoot of yours.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com