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I like cooking because it’s a practical art that involves people.
I like cooking strategically because it makes the art more affordable and (I think) more fun. If I always have some key ingredients on hand to allow for spontaneity, a little can go a long way. And if I have enough creative confidence and basic cooking knowledge to roll with the punches, even better. Then I can enjoy eating well on my own, have frequent dinner guests, and always be ready for an unexpected visitor.
Right now I’m in Paris studying at Le Cordon Bleu so I can learn more about how the art works.
Here are the recipes and thoughts that come from that…
Arrrgh, matey…need help in spicen up the captain’s galley with tastier grog, succulent salt pork, and savory scurvy dogs, Ya loveable landlubber , ya got a blog worth a pirates booty of doubloons…plus, you’re a fine looking lass that is a pleaure on the eyes. Shiver me timbers, me mouth is salivating for your culinary delights!
Ha…well thanks
You might be biased, but I’ll take it!
Karyn, I think you should make a section/series of recipes dedicated to all the bachelor’s out there. You say you like making recipes according to what’s already in a person’s kitchen. Well here are some common items in a bachelor’s kitchen.
Ramen Noodles
Mac & Cheese
2% Milk
Bread
Tortilla Chips
Salsa
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Frozen pizza
Frozen chicken breasts
BBQ Sauce
Ground beef
Eggs
Lunch meat
Deli Cheese
Yellow Mustard
Mayo
Tomatoes
Garlic
Trail mix
Bananas
Grapes
Yogurt (Yo-plait Boysenberry or Blackberry)
Raisin Bran Cereal
Lettuce
Basil
Thyme
Black Pepper
Salt
Paraffin Wax
Feta Cheese
Smoked Gouda cheese
Club crackers
Braunschweiger
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Tuna
Clams
Okay these items might be from a case study of one bachelor, but they are common nonetheless. Can you handle the challenge?
Curt, I wonder how many bachelors have paraffin wax, Braunschweiger, and clams just laying around their kitchen. Just sayin’.
But seriously–that’s a great idea and it sounds like there a definitely some others who would go for that too. Stay tuned for a “Karyn’s Kitchen: The Bachelor” series…
Karyn! I really love your blog. You’re so creative – but everyone already knows this. What ended up happening with Le Cordon Bleu? You taking off soon?
Thanks so much, Kimmy! Yes–I’m going to France in a couple months for the Basic Cuisine program. I’m really looking forward to it!
Just found your blog, Karyn, and i have to say you are living my dream life. If one husband, two kids, and three years of living in England while he Ph.Ds weren’t in the way! Wow!! Please keep posting because it makes me happy reading what you’re doing.