Cooking

I wish I was a good cook. I am just an average cook and an average baker. I would rather be a better cook than a better baker. If I was a better baker I would just bake stuff then eat it all.

My mom and grandma are amazing cooks. They just throw stuff together and make it all happen. I can't do that. I need recipes with specific instructions. It must be the accountant in me.

I got a new pot last weekend. I am in love with it. I want to use it to make everything.

I made chili in it last weekend and it was tasty.

Then, per the request of the giver of the pot, I made a whole chicken for dinner tonight. I was impressed with myself. I found a recipe online, prepared it this afternoon, and then threw it in the oven this evening for dinner. It's a winner!

The whole chicken was kind of gross to prepare. I am not grossed out by much. I worked in a butcher shop for a few years in college and saw plenty of gross stuff. The whole chicken was just icky. I am over it now. It was delicious.

Bird before cooking


Bird after cooking


Impressive, huh?

Chili


Okay. I promise no more food photos. Unless I just can't help myself. It is my blog so I guess I can do whatever I want to do!