Making soup reminded me!
I don’t have the slightest idea where the spices are in this house. Oh, I can find the salt and pepper and probably the cinnamon (great for toast!). But where are the bay leaves, and the basil, the thyme, the poultry seasoning?
I did muddle my way through making the soup (not sure all the ingredients ended up in the soup!). And the soup actually tastes good, and hasn’t made me sick yet.
I thought I should be a little more prepared for the next soup making session. So this afternoon I went through all the spices and ingredients shelves. Seven in all, plus the short shelf over the stove.
The kitchen is well stocked with ingredients – even some “ethnic” spices. All the sugars are together, all the salts, the most often used spices placed easy at hand (of course, I’ve yet to figure out what spices are most used!).
The next time I need Cardamom , I’ll know where it is. I can find the vanilla extract. I have the nuts all together (but maybe this “nut” is a little out to lunch!).
And all this makes me excited to learn to cook! Keep tuned – see what food hits my fancy next!
Glad you found the spices !! I can just imagine Jill was well stocked. By the way, when making soup the broth (or stock) is usually added after the meat (whether it is beef or chicken) is browned well, as well as the vegetables sauteed in oil, and then goes in the broth last. I am amazed at your enthusiasm, Ron. This is definitely going to add fun to your life !!
Bravo, Ron. I’m glad the adventure is exciting and fruitful. Hang in there and more things will come to you. Bon apetit.