Making Great Eats an Experience
Do you make gourmet meals at home instead of going out? This includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. I enjoy the experience. Plus it is way more fun with a partner in crime when it comes to messing up the kitchen. Experimenting in the kitchen is an experience and with practice comes great eats!
I am notrious in burning bread and can even screw up french toast. I can make a mean wallpaper paste out of rice and love lifting the lid on the pot and stirring. I know Shame On Me! I think for the most part I make great eats though, but it comes with patience and practice. Thank Goodness for Peanut Butter; it has my back everytime!
Cooking
I enjoy having a partner in crime when it comes to cooking and it can be a blast if I can just stay out of the way! I love the kitchen gadgets too. The best part of cooking is getting to EAT what you make!
You can take the food experience to the next level by getting into tastings and pairings!
Tastings
I love trying and tasting new foods. Do not forget about the drinks element either; non-alcoholic or alcoholic.
Make the grocery store or your favorite foodie/drink place a part of the experience! Ask the butcher or fishmonger how to prepare and cook meat, fish or seafood. Ask for a sample of cheese and/or meat. Explore the salad bar or olive bar. Ask the bakery for a bread or dessert recommendation. Discover the produce section and seek out lettuces, herbs, veggies, and fruits. I love trolling the frozen treats section to see if anything strikes my fancy too.
How do you know if you like something unless you give it a taste, right!
Pairings
I love experimenting when it comes to pairing eats and drinks. Try a dark beer with a hard, creamy cheese. White or Red wine with fish and seafood. Place some nuts and dark chocolate on the cheese tray. The best part of pairing is sharing, especially with your greatest someone!
Dishware & Glassware
Set the Ambience with a tablecloth and minimal decoration as well as adding in some stylish pieces of dishware and glassware! You do not have to spend a lot and you do not have to have everything matchy matchy either. I feel it adds to the experience and amps it up. Going to make a Gourmet Meal might as well Go All the Way with the Experience, right!
February 11th, 2013 at 7:21 AM
The only thing i dislike is baking, I can cook almost everything but ovens hate me with a passion :’(
February 20th, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Andy -
That bad, mean oven! I have to agree with you on baking because it does require another level of patience at times.
Take Care – Renee
February 20th, 2013 at 10:46 AM
That and watching it too closely for too long lol! Have a great day ahead Renee
February 20th, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Andy -
Ha!
Happy Hump Day:) – Renee
February 11th, 2013 at 7:36 AM
I love playing in the kitchen! Luckily…I have had many successes and few colossal disasters! We are always experimenting though – last night’s dinner was less than wonderful, but whatever – tried a new product and it wasn’t a hit! My biggest challenge – yeast! I have had a few bricks for bread in the past. Planning a lovely dinner in for Valentine’s this year….Cheers to having fun in the kitchen!
February 20th, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Anita -
Ha! – yeast is a tricky one! Here’s to Having Fun in the Kitchen:)
Take Care – Renee
February 11th, 2013 at 7:07 PM
These days my husband is impressed when I cook. So busy writing!
February 20th, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Susie -
Hilarious – sometimes cooking takes a back seat when life gets busy!
Take Care – Renee
February 12th, 2013 at 5:44 AM
Maybe that’s the approach I need to take: fun. I’m one who doesn’t particularly enjoy time in the kitchen.
February 20th, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Audrey -
Yes, just have fun with it! I have to agree though at times the kitchen can become more of a chore – ha!
Take Care – Renee
February 12th, 2013 at 6:43 PM
Eating at home is great and a lot of fun too!
February 20th, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Cheaper too!
February 13th, 2013 at 2:12 AM
I was a very good cook….once upon a time! Have gotten very lazy of late. A fun date in the kitchen sounds like just the thing for Valentine’s day
February 20th, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Madhu -
Go For It – Enjoy:) I get lazy because I get bored – have to mix it up!
Renee
February 13th, 2013 at 7:06 AM
This sounds like the perfect V-day setting to me
. And it is a lot of fun cooking with a partner.. you know someone to help with the dishes lol. Love this article
February 20th, 2013 at 11:16 AM
Kay –
Enjoy It! Ha! – the clean up crew – love it:)
Take Care – Renee
February 13th, 2013 at 8:09 AM
I so love being in the kitchen! (I am also super weird too, because I get this perverse sense of satisfaction because I clean as I cook). Nothing more relaxing than putting together a new and delicious meal to share with others! x
February 20th, 2013 at 10:49 AM
R&RAN -
I do that too and it drives a few people nutso who cook with me:)
Take Care – Renee