along came you

Jan 15, 2006 14:30

dinner offers
thorough domestic
pleasures

I've spent the last few days being creative with the random ingredients in my fridge and my new food processor. Friday night's pasta was tossed with a pesto-inspired purée of broccoli, garlic, parsley and ricotta. Last night I finally took hausfrau's suggestion to make latkes but added grated parsnips to the ( Read more... )

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contrary_wise January 15 2006, 20:00:50 UTC
I said "more mouths," not babies! I only cook for people with teeth.

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contrary_wise January 15 2006, 22:58:38 UTC
You do have a certain point. But I refuse to slave for free. Or even for room-and-board. That's why I cook for myself, I suppose.

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soulflexin January 15 2006, 19:41:04 UTC
If I could pay you to be my personal chef I would.

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contrary_wise January 15 2006, 20:00:12 UTC
I'll cook for you for free, lovers.

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coeurdelakaur January 15 2006, 19:49:08 UTC
mmmmmh, food. however, vegans can be frustrating to cook for.

when are we playing pool? maybe we can incorporate food into that?
-k.

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contrary_wise January 15 2006, 19:59:11 UTC
Vegan cooking is a pleasure, though baking is a bit of a challenge. I'll make vegan treats for a pool party anytime...maybe next weekend?

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coeurdelakaur January 15 2006, 20:18:27 UTC
oooh, vegan treats sound so delicious.

sunday would work for me...or otherwise, weekdays are good.
-k.

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mycrust January 15 2006, 20:22:02 UTC
I'm fairly certain there are other things I should be doing but I'd much rather cook. Will someone please pay me to be their personal chef?

God, how often have I thought that?

Though I suspect I may not be as well-suited to the housewife role as I think I am.

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contrary_wise January 15 2006, 21:32:10 UTC
Personal chef, not housewife. I get paid to cook and load the dishwasher, then I go home. I would make a terrible housewife; I hate cleaning.

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mycrust January 15 2006, 22:17:53 UTC
But where do you stand on the all-important issue of laundry?

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contrary_wise January 15 2006, 22:59:28 UTC
Only my own, only my own.

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birdwalk January 16 2006, 09:02:54 UTC
It seems like a cheese and bulgur casserole would be the heaviest thing ever...

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contrary_wise January 16 2006, 17:35:22 UTC
When it's -15C outside, heavy is a insulating virtue.

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