Maison Rustique

I had to look up Alle-Pia. OMG! I think you just got me into serious shopping trouble. A salumi club!!

I have something like this that I have never even put batteries into. No idea where it came from. Likely going bye-bye in the downsizing.

I do a lot of sheet-pan meals. Not exactly a pot, but does a pan count? I don't use any cookbooks for it, I tend to make it up as I go. Usually start with the thing that will take the longest to cook and add the rest as I go, depending on how I think things will cook. Season as you like. You can add sauces later, if you like. Or splash with some wine or vinegar.

I went through this a couple of years ago when my ancient one bit the dust. I tried 3 different ones until I finally found this one that has super low speed. I'm not that wild about the beaters on it (I prefer the old-fashioned type.), but they actually do seem to work fine on everything I've tried. Braun MultiMix (eG-friendly Amazon.com link)

I took pix of what went into it, but got busy and failed to take an after photo. A friend gifted the trout. I love the Omnivore salt blends. Broiled the trout and it was outstanding.

They are delivered by trucks that say Imperfect Foods (They merged a year or so ago.) I don't think they say where they come from. Yesterday was my delivery day. I got an email around 3 pm saying it had shipped. I clicked on the tracking and it said the truck was about 5 minutes away. And it was. But that's what I mean--why am I getting these emails so late? And I have complained. Last time, they never responded. I think they just don't like me. Ha!

We went to Costco yesterday and their produce department was also way down--most notably, onions and potatoes!

Misfits was depleted from the minute my window opened this time. I keep wondering if it is something about the distribution center that serves my area. A couple of weeks ago, delivery was a day late with no notice about it. I don't get communications from them in a timely fashion. Often the email that tells me the order shipped and some items won't be in it doesn't go out until after the order is already here!! I can't plan meals if I don't know what I'm getting. And my other regular grocery order goes in just prior to this one, so it is too late to order from them if Misfits is out of something. Ready to quit Misfits again.

Is it just here in our area, or is everyone in the country experiencing a shortage of food--mostly produce--right now? My Misfits Market order had to be submitted last night. I had already put a few things in the cart, but when I went in to finalize it, there were a grand total of 4 vegetables available to choose from. And 2 of those were tofu. When I began talking about it with friends in the area, they said that all the stores are depleted. Is this a factor of people stocking up to get through the dreadful weather we've had this month, or is it that weather has been so dreadful throughout the country (and even the world), that the growing areas have not been able to produce as usual?

Broiled salmon with buttered fettuccine, Tuscan kale and tomatoes.

Yes, agree with Empire Kosher. I forgot they carry that. I was really referring to their own packaged chicken.

I will roast veggies alongside anything or on their own. My sister recently called me the Queen of Roasted Vegetables and I wasn't sure if she meant it as a compliment or if she is tired of always having roasted veggies when they come here. I love nearly any vegetable roasted and it is quick and easy with minimal clean up.

For some reason, the chicken I've gotten at TJ's always has an odd texture to it.

It used to be. They have done their best to completely ruin it by developing so much that the beauty and historic charm have been completely destroyed. Nothing but fast food and discount stores now. We plan to list our house this Spring and will definitely look outside of Liberty for another place.

You guys have probably had much worse weather than we have!!

Comfort food for the horrid weather we've been/are having. Meatloaf, potatoes and carrots.

Unless I got rid of it, I have a chopper thing that looks like that, though may be a different brand. I've never used it and have had it for probably at least 10 years. I'll look around to see if it still lives here.

I'm making meatloaf later and used the Salad Shooter a while ago to make breadcrumbs. So easy and fast!! I love this already!!

I had reward points to use, so got a Presto Salad Shooter. It arrived yesterday, but haven't used it yet. I can't wait to shred some cheese without aggravating my joints.

Same here!

I got rid of my air fryer. I use the function on my oven or the one on my toaster oven. Much easier. I found the air fryer appliance difficult to clean and couldn't conveniently fit whatever it was I wanted into it.

I really like it every time I have it or cook it, but seldom think of making it. I need to bump it up on my radar.

I will keep a manual opener or two just in case I run out of batteries or whatever. You never know!

I finally had the occasion to use my new can opener. Opened 2 cans and it worked great! So easy and no sharp edges. Yay!! (This is the red/white opener discussed above.)

I made around a year ago--one with bourbon and one with vodka. Have not tried them yet but they both look and smell fantastic!