I'm attempting bagels this morning. First problem-- I have no cornmeal in the house, so I whirled in my FP and then sifted some oatmeal as a substitute. I hope it doesn't make much difference.

In searching for my cornmeal, I ran across that old jar of espresso powder, now rocklike. Maybe I can chisel some off with a skewer and use it in something soon. Hate waste.

Kalmia wrote:

> I'm attempting bagels this morning. First problem-- I have no
> cornmeal in the house, so I whirled in my FP and then sifted some
> oatmeal as a substitute. I hope it doesn't make much difference.

I'm going to fix some antipasto and first course for my GF this evening:
antipasto will be chizze reggiane, just puff-pastry topped with grated
reggiano then folded and baked, then the first course will be rice with
spinach and grana (riso spinaci e grand): start cooking the rice aiming at
draining it at the end as if it was a pasta. Meanwhile quickly boil a
handful of spinach, drain them and put them in a large pan, dress them with
butter and a lot of grated grana (padano, parmigiano reggiano, trentino...).
When the rice is ready, drain it and put it with the spinach, stir it softly
and serve along with more grated reggiano at the table. All will be served
with a white brut sparkler from the Marche region.
I can hear a nice tuesday evening coming up
--
"Un pasto senza vino e' come un giorno senza sole"
Anthelme Brillat Savarin

On 2013-11-12 9:16 AM, Kalmia wrote:
>
>
> I'm attempting bagels this morning. First problem-- I have no
> cornmeal in the house, so I whirled in my FP and then sifted some
> oatmeal as a substitute. I hope it doesn't make much difference.

I don't think it would harm it.

>
> In searching for my cornmeal, I ran across that old jar of espresso
> powder, now rocklike. Maybe I can chisel some off with a skewer and
> use it in something soon. Hate waste.
>

That reminds me that I recently saw instant espresso. Mine went rock
yard years ago. I used to use it for ice cream. It makes incredible
coffee ice cream. I have not made ice cream for three years.

>
>
>
>

Kalmia wrote:

> ... espresso powder ...

What is "espresso powder?" Instant coffee, perhaps? I've never heard
that expression before.

Thanks.

-S-

On Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:48:34 -0500, "Steve Freides" >
wrote:

>Kalmia wrote:
>
>> ... espresso powder ...
>
>What is "espresso powder?" Instant coffee, perhaps? I've never heard
>that expression before.
>
>Thanks.
>
>-S-
>
yes and no. see here
http://www.thekitchn.com/pantry-basi...espresso-41586
Janet US

On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:00:28 AM UTC-5, Janet Bostwick wrote:

> yes and no. see here
>
> http://www.thekitchn.com/pantry-basi...espresso-41586
>


I bought it to round up an order from KA or somewhere. Once it was opened, it turned to stone. I think if I add a tad very hot water to it, it will soften up toe the consistency of wet cement, maybe.

Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:48:34 -0500, "Steve Freides" >
> wrote:
>
>> Kalmia wrote:
>>
>>> ... espresso powder ...
>>
>> What is "espresso powder?" Instant coffee, perhaps? I've never
>> heard that expression before.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -S-
>>
> yes and no. see here
> http://www.thekitchn.com/pantry-basi...espresso-41586
> Janet US

OK, it is instant espresso then. Instant coffee, whether regular or
espresso, is a dehydrated form of the actual beverage, at least if I
understand what I read just now correctly. So, you take coffee,
dehydrate it, and you have instant coffee; you take espresso, dehydrate
it, and you have instant espresso.

-S-

On Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:12:30 -0500, "Steve Freides" >
wrote:

>Janet Bostwick wrote:
>> On Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:48:34 -0500, "Steve Freides" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Kalmia wrote:
>>>
>>>> ... espresso powder ...
>>>
>>> What is "espresso powder?" Instant coffee, perhaps? I've never
>>> heard that expression before.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> -S-
>>>
>> yes and no. see here
>> http://www.thekitchn.com/pantry-basi...espresso-41586
>> Janet US
>
>OK, it is instant espresso then. Instant coffee, whether regular or
>espresso, is a dehydrated form of the actual beverage, at least if I
>understand what I read just now correctly. So, you take coffee,
>dehydrate it, and you have instant coffee; you take espresso, dehydrate
>it, and you have instant espresso.
>
>-S-
>
Except that you don't use it to make a drink. It's for baking.
Janet US

On Tue, 12 Nov 2013 06:16:48 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote:

>
>
> I'm attempting bagels this morning. First problem-- I have no cornmeal in the house, so I whirled in my FP and then sifted some oatmeal as a substitute. I hope it doesn't make much difference.
>
> In searching for my cornmeal, I ran across that old jar of espresso powder, now rocklike. Maybe I can chisel some off with a skewer and use it in something soon. Hate waste.
>
>
Okay, it's after dinner so I can tell you what I decided to make. It
was chicken chili... the kind with white beans, black beans, corn and
a whole bunch of other stuff. http://oi43.tinypic.com/644bol.jpg
Also made skillet baked buttermilk cornbread to go with it.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:12:30 -0500, "Steve Freides" >
> wrote:
>
>> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>> On Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:48:34 -0500, "Steve Freides" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Kalmia wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> ... espresso powder ...
>>>>
>>>> What is "espresso powder?" Instant coffee, perhaps? I've never
>>>> heard that expression before.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> -S-
>>>>
>>> yes and no. see here
>>> http://www.thekitchn.com/pantry-basi...espresso-41586
>>> Janet US
>>
>> OK, it is instant espresso then. Instant coffee, whether regular or
>> espresso, is a dehydrated form of the actual beverage, at least if I
>> understand what I read just now correctly. So, you take coffee,
>> dehydrate it, and you have instant coffee; you take espresso,
>> dehydrate it, and you have instant espresso.
>>
>> -S-
>>
> Except that you don't use it to make a drink. It's for baking.
> Janet US

Right, although I imagine you could make espresso from instant espresso;
it would just taste bad, as does coffee made from instant coffee.
Rather like trying to make actual fruit from banana chips or dried
apricots - not a process that one can really reverse.

Thank you - I've learned about something new, espresso powder - always
good to know about another ingredient..

-S-

"sf" > wrote in message
...

> Okay, it's after dinner so I can tell you what I decided to make. It
> was chicken chili... the kind with white beans, black beans, corn and
> a whole bunch of other stuff. http://oi43.tinypic.com/644bol.jpg
> Also made skillet baked buttermilk cornbread to go with it.

That looks good.

Cheri

In article >, says...
>
> Kalmia wrote:
>
> > I'm attempting bagels this morning. First problem-- I have no
> > cornmeal in the house, so I whirled in my FP and then sifted some
> > oatmeal as a substitute. I hope it doesn't make much difference.
>
> I'm going to fix some antipasto and first course for my GF this evening:
> antipasto will be chizze reggiane, just puff-pastry topped with grated
> reggiano then folded and baked, then the first course will be rice with
> spinach and grana (riso spinaci e grand): start cooking the rice aiming at
> draining it at the end as if it was a pasta. Meanwhile quickly boil a
> handful of spinach, drain them and put them in a large pan, dress them with
> butter and a lot of grated grana (padano, parmigiano reggiano, trentino...).
> When the rice is ready, drain it and put it with the spinach, stir it softly
> and serve along with more grated reggiano at the table. All will be served
> with a white brut sparkler from the Marche region.
> I can hear a nice tuesday evening coming up

I went all out today. Did a 3-2 Beef/Pork meat loaf with a nice celery,
carrot and leek mirepoix mixed into it along with some spices. Very
nice.

I also did a scalloped and baked potato dish with gouda cheese as the
star. Tasted great tonight but will taste even better once it's gotten a
chance to meld some flavors in the fridge overnight.

That along with some browned brussel sprouts that was then deglazed with
some Chianti.

This will feed us for at least a couple of days.

"T" > wrote in message
...
> In article >, says...
>>
>> Kalmia wrote:
>>
>> > I'm attempting bagels this morning. First problem-- I have no
>> > cornmeal in the house, so I whirled in my FP and then sifted some
>> > oatmeal as a substitute. I hope it doesn't make much difference.
>>
>> I'm going to fix some antipasto and first course for my GF this evening:
>> antipasto will be chizze reggiane, just puff-pastry topped with grated
>> reggiano then folded and baked, then the first course will be rice with
>> spinach and grana (riso spinaci e grand): start cooking the rice aiming
>> at
>> draining it at the end as if it was a pasta. Meanwhile quickly boil a
>> handful of spinach, drain them and put them in a large pan, dress them
>> with
>> butter and a lot of grated grana (padano, parmigiano reggiano,
>> trentino...).
>> When the rice is ready, drain it and put it with the spinach, stir it
>> softly
>> and serve along with more grated reggiano at the table. All will be
>> served
>> with a white brut sparkler from the Marche region.
>> I can hear a nice tuesday evening coming up
>
> I went all out today. Did a 3-2 Beef/Pork meat loaf with a nice celery,
> carrot and leek mirepoix mixed into it along with some spices. Very
> nice.
>
> I also did a scalloped and baked potato dish with gouda cheese as the
> star. Tasted great tonight but will taste even better once it's gotten a
> chance to meld some flavors in the fridge overnight.
>
> That along with some browned brussel sprouts that was then deglazed with
> some Chianti.
>
> This will feed us for at least a couple of days.

Sounds good Enjoy

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On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 2:21:31 AM UTC-5, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 12 Nov 2013 06:16:48 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
>
> > wrote:
>
>
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > I'm attempting bagels this morning. First problem-- I have no cornmeal in the house, so I whirled in my FP and then sifted some oatmeal as a substitute. I hope it doesn't make much difference.
>
> >
>
> > In searching for my cornmeal, I ran across that old jar of espresso powder, now rocklike. Maybe I can chisel some off with a skewer and use it in something soon. Hate waste.
>
> >
>
> >
>
> Okay, it's after dinner so I can tell you what I decided to make. It
>
> was chicken chili... the kind with white beans, black beans, corn and
>
> a whole bunch of other stuff. http://oi43.tinypic.com/644bol.jpg
>
> Also made skillet baked buttermilk cornbread to go with it.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

That looks like one of those hefty, heirloom pots - granma's?

On Thu, 14 Nov 2013 07:40:10 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote:

> That looks like one of those hefty, heirloom pots - granma's?

No, it's original Calpholon. You're right though, it's hefty.

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.