On Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:24:31 -0400, Tara wrote:

> I have been stuck in a rut with food and cooking for way too long. I
> am craving some new ingredients, flavors, and textures.
>
> Yesterday, I went to the Indian grocery store. I bought naan,
> prepared frozen dishes (mutter paneer, something else with okra,
> tomatoes, and potatoes), rice snacks, cardamom and pistachio ice
> cream. Nothing wakes up my palate like Indian food. It has a
> combination of flavors that I don't get from anything else. I wanted
> to buy tons more, but I have the summer off now so I will prolong the
> pleasure by giving myself the excuse to go in and browse more often.
>
> So, that was the quick fix. The food section in my local newspaper
> has a weekly column featuring produce in season. Each column has a
> recipe showcasing a more unusual fruit or vegetable. I am going to
> make that recipe each week. This week is kohlrabi. I know kohlrabi
> is not incredibly exotic, but I have never cooked it. I'm not sure
> if I have ever eaten it.
>
> That's my plan. Does anyone else get stuck in a rut?
>
> Tara

i don't mean to sound simplistic, but is there anything you used to cook
and like that you haven't made in a long time? i find that happens to me
sometimes.

your pal,
blake