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As I was getting this week’s show ready for distribution I was struck with the thought that I am running out of ideas. Well, perhaps not, but the enthusiasm which is usually there just isn’t. I’ll blame it on the dreary weather and leave it at that. I also had trouble coming up with an "ingredient of the week" this week.
So I am appealing to you, dear audience for some ideas. Are there techniques, or foods, or recipes that you would like to know more about? Perhaps a cuisine, or style of cooking? Should I be doing more vegetarian, or meat, or side dishes? Ethnic?
Oh, I am sure I can come up with some ideas and keep things rolling, but if you have something that’s been niggling at the back of your mind to find out more about, share it with me so I can share it with everyone. In return, I will try to work your requests into future shows, and answer any technical questions. Help guide me to make this a better show.
You can email me a podchef at gmail dot com, or leave a message here on the blog, or in the comments. You can also Skype me.
Would a voicemail caller line be helpful? If enough of you say so–the thing will be done. See, despite what people around me say, I’m not that difficult. . . . .
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jerusalem artichokes!! what the hell do i do with them? …
also: maybe time for a pod holiday, you may be hitting the pod-wall!
Personnaly, I’ve been strugling with bread for a while and although my skills have improved, I still can’t make a very good bread. I’d love to leanr the technique to make ciabata bread.
Otherwise, home stock making could be a nice idea too… When its cold and rainy outside, taking a day or two to make stock (and reduce it to a glace stage for storage and sauce making) is both relaxing and rewarding.
Ah, if some one will get me a pheasant I’ll do my favorite Jerusalem Artichoke recipe. But I might head out to the garden and dig up a few in an upcomming episode anyway.
Ciabata Bread–ha ha. I was thinking how good it would be to have some just to day. Okay, I’ll start honing my own skills. . . .
How about Phylo? I always have a ton leftover when making Baklava and never know what to do with the extra.
Hi ChefNeal,
I think your rants always turn into something useful to us listeners. Based on your environmental and conservation concerns, what do you think we can do to in the kitchen to conserve energy. How we gonna cook if Kunstler turns out to be right sooner than we think?
Cultures in Asia where all fuel is precious use techniques with woks (China) and pressure cookers (South Asia) in order to get the most out of their btu. What is your take on this? Is this the end of Demi Glace?
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Phyllo–I know what you mean. I have a few rolls of it left over in my fridge right now. . . .I can come up with something–and it won’t be Bitsya (or however you spell it) I don’t know if I’ve just never had a good one, but I don’t have a taste for it.
Jeff-Yes! I have been thinking about these things. I feel the makings of a rant. . . .
Thanks guys. I’m starting to collect some material for future shows. Bring it on!