Not even sure where to start. How about my recent cooking experience... making home-made pasta (I wish I had taken some pictures, but we were so engrossed in what we were doing, that it didn't occur to me). My friend has done this before. She makes it by hand with a manual that I think belonged to her grandmother, but actually owns a Kitchenaid pasta maker that attaches to the Kitchenaid mixer. This is what she brought over so we could experiment with it.
I have a Kitchenaid mixer (that I love), but don't own the pasta maker (or any attachments that go with it). Anyway, it was fun... terribly messy (we both had flour all over us and the floor), but productive. I really don't have enough counter space as we had fettuccine lying all over the kitchen on kitchen towels. Apparently they do make "hangers" for it... they look like clothes racks or jewelry hangers, but neither of us had one of those.
DH was skeptical and kept wondering through the kitchen laughing at us. He didn't see why we would want to do this when you can buy dried fettuccine for a few dollars at the store. (Men just don't understand, do they?) But as it turned out, we made enough for several meals... and enjoyed it for supper last night. However, it may be something you don't want to do too often...
Next I'll mention our wonderful trip on Wednesday to Carlo's Bake Shop. This is the Bake Shop that I believe started in New York and was on TV under the name, "Cake Boss". Anyway, they opened one here in Dallas last year and they make the most wonderful cannoli (and yes, this is the pleural, I looked it up). DH and I love them and decided that all we wanted for Valentine this year was to pick up a few cannoli. But we didn't dare go on Tuesday (Valentine's day). We waited until Wednesday and picked these up.... no lines!
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and a few *rollers* that can be used for decorating mugs, etc.
Guess that's enough mishmash for today. There is more on my mind, but I'd better keep it for another post. I'll give you a hint about what its about... ethics or moral principals regarding certain actions (yes, too deep for today's post... but there's a story that goes with it).
Have a great weekend!
I helped my daughter make pasta one time. Operative word: one. I seized my back kneading the dough. Good pasta, bad experience.
ReplyDeleteKneading the dough is very similar to wedging clay... so I'm used to that.
DeleteWow, I'm impressed with the home made pasta, and those cannoli look scrumptious. If I hadn't already over-dosed on carrot cake and other sweets today, I'd be drooling. :-)
ReplyDeleteMr or Ms Frog looks cute; I hope you'll post a pic when you're done.
Have a lovely weekend!
The cannoli (especially the ones dipped in dark chocolate) are delicious! The outside is crisp and the inside is not too sweet... just right.
DeleteWhat fun! It sounds like whatever else you did, you had fun, and that's worth a whole lotta mess. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was fun, DJan! And in general, I don't really worry about a mess. (DH always says that after our grand daughter leaves, it looks like the house exploded... but we never mind as it's such fun.)
DeleteI've never tried making pasta. I also have a kitchen aid mixer but no attachments. Honestly though, I end up using my hand mixer most often because it is so awkward dragging out the big one. Those treats look sooo good! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteJenn, the trick is to find a place *on the counter* for the big mixer. That way it's always handy. And yes, along with the Cuisinart and 2 big baskets of wooden spoons, etc. it does make the counter a bit cluttered... but it's much easier to whip something up when everything is right there.
DeleteI've never made home-made pasta, but it sounds like the two of you have a lot of fun. And amused your DH at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThose cannoli look luscious Enjoy!
Eileen
The cannoli were luscious... and we did have fun making the pasta!
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