How it Works!

Ok so we all know I'm a terrible cook. The worst! And maybe part of my problem is a lack of interest. So this is a little project I've thought up to get pumped and excited about cooking.
Have you ever seen those old cook books!? Maybe one of your parents or grandparents has or had one. They're the cook books that are full of hand written recipe from loved ones with personal messages from the writer with special tips or reminders. Many of the entries are stained, faded or falling out because of wear and tear but it doesn't matter because each one holds a special place in your heart.
....I want one of those....
So I got thinking. I have one recipe that my old flatmate Helene gave to me. Her beautiful handwriting on her personalized nature themed notepad paper has so much character and brings up so many fond memories of her. I would love to create a book filled by people I love, and one that has so much diverse creativity and beauty!
So I've decided to ask all my friends and family members to Hand Write a recipe that has significant meaning for them, and then snail mail them to me. With them I plan on putting together the most wonderful cooking scrapbook!
That's not all though. I want the people who have shared their love of food and cooking to get something back too! So I thought it would be fitting to document my first attempt at each recipe via this blog where I could post photos, videos and/or any personal insights into my experience so you can all have a good laugh at my expense! :P

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Recipe#2 - Alpler-Magronen

I made far less mistakes this time around! Will totally make sure that I'm sure I have 100% of the ingredients before starting the job, and sauce before cheese. Both minor slip-ups I think :P

This time around I didn't bawl like a baby when doing the onions either but sitting down was a little awkward, and I'm sure a bit dangerous so please either...
a) don't send me recipes with onions in them :P haha
or
b) feed me some advice on how to avoid the tears.

I did find that the oven temp was a little too low so next time I'll crank it to about 350 I think.

The tasting went really well. I LOVED it, and my little brother sampled it as well. He liked it so much he asked to take some for his lunch the next day! So Thanks again Julia, and good job me!

Only thing now is to figure out how to put the videos directly on my blog instead of having to send you to it via the link. if anyone is a blog master out there, and knows the answer I would be humbled if you could impart your wisdom on me.

Anyways, here it is... Alpler Magronen (A.K.A. Alpine Pasta)
ON to the next one!
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  1. Jenna CAugust 16, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Hey Jandra,

    Hope you're enjoying this. It's a great idea! I've found with onions that if I cut both of the ends off, and chuck them straight in the bin before you begin to peel and chop them, I don't cry anywhere near as much. It works for me, and I can now cut onions with no tears at all. Otherwise, try swimming goggles ;-) Hope being back home is treating you well!

    As for avocados - if you buy them and they aren't quite ripe, submerge them in flour. They will ripen then. Not sure about already cut avocados...but you could probably wrap them in plastic wrap and then put them in flour?

    Love Jenna

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