I really should write more .... tomorrow I leave fore Pennsic for 2 weeks. If you read my journal, go to Pennsic and want to know where to find me to come say hi - leave me a comment.
Enjoy yourselves and be good y'all.
Enjoy yourselves and be good y'all.
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I wish I knew where to get one :)


Yesterday's cooking class was Indian food, here is the menu
Pani Puri with Khajur Imli ki Chutney
Samosas (beef & peas)
Aloo Mattar (potatoes & green peas w/ tomatoes)
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Naam (or Naan)
Gulab Jabun (Indian Doughnuts)
The pani puri was good, but a bit fiddly in the frying of them - you have to be careful not to over fry them or they become tough. I don't normally like Chutney - but this one (khajur imli) was good. The samosas were tasty, but a bit spicy for me.
lapsedagnostic really liked them as is (I brought home leftovers). The Aloo Mattar was fairly easy and straightforward, and pretty tasty. I really liked the Biryani, no adjustment needed. The Butter Chicken also fairly easy - but a bit on the bland side for me. Of course my comparison is the one that I like from our local indian restaurant. That recipe would require some adjustments next time I make it. The naan is a simple dough, but this one is dough-y, not thin like the way it is served in most restaurants. The Gulab Jabun (doughnuts) also fairly easy to make and syrup is really, really good. Have to be careful while frying them as not to burn them (will probably use a thermometer if I make this at home to check the heat of the oil).
Next week I may take another class (it was not included in my class package) - which is the Paella/Tapas class.
Pani Puri with Khajur Imli ki Chutney
Samosas (beef & peas)
Aloo Mattar (potatoes & green peas w/ tomatoes)
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Naam (or Naan)
Gulab Jabun (Indian Doughnuts)
The pani puri was good, but a bit fiddly in the frying of them - you have to be careful not to over fry them or they become tough. I don't normally like Chutney - but this one (khajur imli) was good. The samosas were tasty, but a bit spicy for me.
Next week I may take another class (it was not included in my class package) - which is the Paella/Tapas class.
Those who know me, probably also know I'm 2nd generation German - so why would
make_your_move want to take a cooking class on German food? Because there was some new stuff I had done before :) Here is the menu for today:
Salatsauce (salad dressing)
Pretzels
Rouladen (stuffed, rolled beef)
Grüner Spargelsalat mit Kraütersauce (Asparagus w/ Herb Sauce)
Rodkraut/Rodkohl (Red Cabbage)
Schnitzel
Spaetzle
Sauerbraten (marinated beef)
Kartoffelklöße (Potato Dumplings)
German Apple Pudding cake
German Chocolate Cake
I've never actually made pretzels from scratch, so I asked the chef early if I could work on those. I had to wait a long time for them to rise (probably not that long, but it felt like it) I was a little nervous about dumping them in the water bath before baking them, but all was well. They came out yummy, but needed more salt.
I made the Shnitzel sauce (mushroom and cream sauce), I had a hand in the potato dumplings. And I made the apple pudding cake which was delightful and easy to make. Then we ate, and now I'm stuffed
Salatsauce (salad dressing)
Pretzels
Rouladen (stuffed, rolled beef)
Grüner Spargelsalat mit Kraütersauce (Asparagus w/ Herb Sauce)
Rodkraut/Rodkohl (Red Cabbage)
Schnitzel
Spaetzle
Sauerbraten (marinated beef)
Kartoffelklöße (Potato Dumplings)
German Apple Pudding cake
German Chocolate Cake
I've never actually made pretzels from scratch, so I asked the chef early if I could work on those. I had to wait a long time for them to rise (probably not that long, but it felt like it) I was a little nervous about dumping them in the water bath before baking them, but all was well. They came out yummy, but needed more salt.
I made the Shnitzel sauce (mushroom and cream sauce), I had a hand in the potato dumplings. And I made the apple pudding cake which was delightful and easy to make. Then we ate, and now I'm stuffed
The Smithsonian's Freer Gallery and Arthur M. Sackler gallery have digitized 40,000 pieces of art and are making them available for free on the web - http://www.asia.si.edu/collections/e dan/default.cfm
I ran across this article this morning on "7 Cultural Concepts that we don't have in the US" - which intrigued me. They all sound like some things that I/we could incorporate into our lives this year to make day-to-day life a little richer and better.
Shinrin-Yoku - is a Japanese term that means "forest bathing" and unlike the Norwegian translation above, this one seems a perfect language fit (though a pretty similar idea). The idea being that spending time in the forest and natural areas is good preventative medicine, since it lowers stress, which causes or exacerbates some of our most intractable health issues. As MNN's Catie Leary details, this isn't just a nice idea — there's science behind it: "The "magic" behind forest bathing boils down to the naturally produced allelochemic substances known as phytoncides, which are kind of like pheromones for plants. Their job is to help ward off pesky insects and slow the growth of fungi and bacteria. When humans are exposed to phytoncides, these chemicals are scientifically proven to lower blood pressure, relieve stress and boost the growth of cancer-fighting white blood cells. Some common examples of plants that give off phytoncides include garlic, onion, pine, tea tree and oak, which makes sense considering their potent aromas."
( Friluftsliv — pronounced free-loofts-liv — was first published in 1859, appearing in a poem by renowned Norwegian playwright Henrik IbsenCollapse )
( Hygge - togetherness or cozinessCollapse )
( Wabi-Sabi, embracing the imperfectCollapse )
( Kaizen - continuous improvementCollapse )
( Gemülichkeit - means more than just cozyCollapse )
( Jugaad - innovative fixCollapse )
Shinrin-Yoku - is a Japanese term that means "forest bathing" and unlike the Norwegian translation above, this one seems a perfect language fit (though a pretty similar idea). The idea being that spending time in the forest and natural areas is good preventative medicine, since it lowers stress, which causes or exacerbates some of our most intractable health issues. As MNN's Catie Leary details, this isn't just a nice idea — there's science behind it: "The "magic" behind forest bathing boils down to the naturally produced allelochemic substances known as phytoncides, which are kind of like pheromones for plants. Their job is to help ward off pesky insects and slow the growth of fungi and bacteria. When humans are exposed to phytoncides, these chemicals are scientifically proven to lower blood pressure, relieve stress and boost the growth of cancer-fighting white blood cells. Some common examples of plants that give off phytoncides include garlic, onion, pine, tea tree and oak, which makes sense considering their potent aromas."
( Friluftsliv — pronounced free-loofts-liv — was first published in 1859, appearing in a poem by renowned Norwegian playwright Henrik IbsenCollapse )
( Hygge - togetherness or cozinessCollapse )
( Wabi-Sabi, embracing the imperfectCollapse )
( Kaizen - continuous improvementCollapse )
( Gemülichkeit - means more than just cozyCollapse )
( Jugaad - innovative fixCollapse )
Found at Red Teams:
THE ORIGINAL 12 RULES
Rule 1: Always have an escape plan
Rule 2: Be aware of your surroundings.
Rule 3: Assumption is the mother of all fuckups.
Rule 4: Always have a backup plan.
Rule 5: Never get caught.
Rule 6: Keep your mouth shut.
Rule 7: KISS: Keep it simple, stupid.
Rule 8: Simple and light equals freedom, agility and mobility.
Rule 9: Plan, execute and vanish.
Rule 10: You don’t have to like it-you just have to do it.
Rule 11: Always invest in good quality stuff.
Rule 12: Trust your gut.
The NEW 12 RULES:
THE NEW 12 RULES
A simplification of the current rules.
Rule 1: Always have an escape plan
Rule 2: Never get caught.
Rule 3: Be aware of your surroundings.
Rule 4: Always have a backup plan.
Rule 5: Assumption is the mother of all fuckups.
Rule 6: Trust your gut.
Rule 7: Simple and light equals freedom, agility and mobility.
Rule 8: KISS: Keep it simple, stupid.
Rule 9: The solution is in the problem.
Rule 10: Don't become predictable.
Rule 11: Never take the elevator.
Rule 12: Always invest in good quality stuff.
Further rules can be found here: http://redteams.net/rules/
THE ORIGINAL 12 RULES
Rule 1: Always have an escape plan
Rule 2: Be aware of your surroundings.
Rule 3: Assumption is the mother of all fuckups.
Rule 4: Always have a backup plan.
Rule 5: Never get caught.
Rule 6: Keep your mouth shut.
Rule 7: KISS: Keep it simple, stupid.
Rule 8: Simple and light equals freedom, agility and mobility.
Rule 9: Plan, execute and vanish.
Rule 10: You don’t have to like it-you just have to do it.
Rule 11: Always invest in good quality stuff.
Rule 12: Trust your gut.
The NEW 12 RULES:
THE NEW 12 RULES
A simplification of the current rules.
Rule 1: Always have an escape plan
Rule 2: Never get caught.
Rule 3: Be aware of your surroundings.
Rule 4: Always have a backup plan.
Rule 5: Assumption is the mother of all fuckups.
Rule 6: Trust your gut.
Rule 7: Simple and light equals freedom, agility and mobility.
Rule 8: KISS: Keep it simple, stupid.
Rule 9: The solution is in the problem.
Rule 10: Don't become predictable.
Rule 11: Never take the elevator.
Rule 12: Always invest in good quality stuff.
Further rules can be found here: http://redteams.net/rules/
Eight intact Byzantine Era ships found in Turkey:
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/201 5/01/01/Archeologists-in-Turkey-excavate-8-s hipwrecks-from-the-Byzantine-Empire/3591 420137521/#ixzz3NgMfGvhw
The pictures from this should be amazing.
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/201
The pictures from this should be amazing.
Headed off to Pennsic. Come find me and say hi :)
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bouncy - Current Music:Kings of Leon