I was just talking to my sister today about my psychological issues. Like, for instance, the fact that I can't seem to follow a recipe. I try. Honestly I do. And when I'm making cookies, for instance, I really do add all the stuff I need to, and in the correct proportions. For instance, 4 1/4 c. of flour? no problems. But sometimes I get tired of measuring stuff. I made 8 dozen cookies every week for the past month and didn't once measure the shortening. So... there's that.
But really, when I look at recipes it's to get inspiration. Like I told my sister, it's like a colorful inspiration book with cool pictures. I like to see what other people have done, but the whole "one cup chopped celery" is beyond me. It bothers me to measure stuff. I prefer to add spices until I think it smells right. That's how I cook.
I should practice following actual recipes one time, just to make sure I know how. Seriously. No worcestershire sauce and cumin just for fun next time.
2 comments:
I usually follow a recipe closely if it is for baked goods. However, I will add extra chocolate chips or extra vanilla etc. if I think the recipe could use more.
Savory dishes are different though, I rarely follow a recipe for those. Those recipes only serve as inspiration. The problem with that is that you can't make the exact thing twice.
Ditto about the never-the-same-twice thing. Often if a recipe turns out well I try to remember what I did, but that rarely works. Alas.
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