Making a roux is not hard. Just stir it a lot, and don't let it burn.
This is what everyone tells me. I still have an irrational fear of screwing it up. I may try it next week, after my contract finishes.
Well, it's just good to know that when the chips are down and things look grim you'll feed off the girl who loves you to save your own ass!
Xander ,'Chosen'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Atropa - Jan 03, 2010 10:26:04 am PST #28980 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Nora Deirdre - Jan 03, 2010 10:28:48 am PST #28981 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I've never done a roux that wasn't just for thickening gravy (blonde) but Alton Brown suggests cooking the roux in the oven, I guess to avoid the concentration of heat in one direction. I dunno.
Nicole - Jan 03, 2010 10:35:57 am PST #28982 of 30001
I'm getting the pig!
Happy Birthday, shrift! I hope the day improves muchly.
§ ita § - Jan 03, 2010 10:43:33 am PST #28983 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I have about one more meal. Maybe I can make it gumbo. Everything's running a bit late. I'm pretty sure I won't get to say goodbye to people.
msbelle - Jan 03, 2010 10:50:53 am PST #28984 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
We went and saw Princess & Frog after church. It is very cold out.
Now football.
In a miracle, mac has done all his homework due over the break. No last day of vacation fights.
Kat - Jan 03, 2010 10:50:57 am PST #28985 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Roux is not hard. Even I can do it. And it's great for mac and cheese.
Speaking of cheese: I'm having a grilled cheese sandwich with brie, grilled chicken and bacon. It is heavenly.
The 3:00 playdate we had (and really really really cleaned for) just called to cancel.
Kat - Jan 03, 2010 10:52:55 am PST #28986 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
msbelle, yay for homework doneage!
Also, if any local folks want to come by, we have red velvet cake, yummy decadent cheeses and sparkling wine AND a clean house. come by if you'd like.
I'm also in the process of shredding denim pants for a carpet. If any of you have either jeans you don't want or other jean weight fabric and you want to send it to me, I'll pay for postage because I need more. Also, white wool sweaters please. If you have any and want to get rid of them, I'll pay postage.
Jesse - Jan 03, 2010 10:56:24 am PST #28987 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I might, Kat.
Would sweet potato be good or weird in a beef stew?
Also, FTR: I don't feeeeeeel good.
Amy - Jan 03, 2010 10:57:07 am PST #28988 of 30001
Because books.
I definitely have some jeans I can send you, Kat.
-t - Jan 03, 2010 11:01:01 am PST #28989 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Would sweet potato be good or weird in a beef stew?
Good
I changed the garage door opener light bulb and it still doesn't go on. I think I have run out of caring, though.