Not going out, we’re just staying in
Caught up with an old friend today but took a bit of a risk and cooked something relatively new. Which is always a bit scary not least when you’ve kind of insisted on it (makes my life a bit easier).
To make some much needed space in the fridge, I’d already decided to cook a Spaghetti alla Carbonara before I’d known about my friend coming over, so a quick check on quantities, and the plan is on.
But working out a recipe while being company needs a bit more prep than normal. Before anyone arrived, I measured out my portions and ingredients and kept things in the fridge. I filled the pan with water for the pasta, weighed out the butter for the Carbonara and for the brandy butter on Monday and realised that the order I’d picked up on Wednesday for Christmas day was lacking a Christmas pudding.
Get back to the original story!
Sorry, yes, prep. Having sorted everything out for Monday (my beloved popped out to source a pud), when Jon got back, I started the cooking.
And it did work amazingly well. I did stop talking, I am not someone who can cook and make interesting conversation, in fact the concentration it requires from me is one of the joys I find in cooking, but I cooked something very edible.
Of course, this is glossing over the fact I screwed up chopping up the bacon, I forgot to put on my apron so Jon helped to dress me.
But food was served that was enjoyed.
Posted: December 23rd, 2023 under 42.