Food

[Raza]

I cooked lunch today. Udon with shiitake, scallions, and cabbage under seared cod.

[CanadianStraps]

Crab claws, local fresh ricotta, and fennel. My pasta is 150g '00' flour, 50g semolina, and 2 large brown eggs.

I made a sauce, but I cheated. Started with a can of crushed tomatoes and added basil, onion, and garlic. If I start with fresh tomatoes I need a huge runway of time. It always comes out bitter if I try and rush it, and I'd rather eat store bought sauce than condition scratch sauce.

[gnuyork]

That looks like it will be amazing!

I cheat with crushed tomatoes all the time.

[geoffbot]

Looks amazing, Raza and KC. Sorry - I was in the pub but I'd definitely have suggested seafood. I need a serrated ravioli cutter.

[Henry Krinkle]

We live in Canada, kc. It's inevitable. Sooner or later we have to resort to canned tomatoes. I can about 75 lbs a year, not counting the 40 or so I turn to paste, and I still have to buy canned before the next season's are ready for eating.

[CanadianStraps]

I know. And I also know I'm really the oly one that cares. But when I make everything from scratch, and then open a can like that, I feel like if defeated the purpose somewhat. Irrational.

[geoffbot]

This is actually gluten- and meat-free, but don't hold it against me - it's my wife's call. Still very tasty though.

[whatmeworry]

This is actually gluten- and meat-free, but don't hold it against me - it's my wife's call. Still very tasty though.

Do you have a recipe for gluten free pizza dough? Looking for one

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[geoffbot]

We use a packet mix - it's called isobel's, from Waitrose. Cassava flour. I couldn't tell the difference I don't think.

[Henry Krinkle]

I know. And I also know I'm really the oly one that cares. But when I make everything from scratch, and then open a can like that, I feel like if defeated the purpose somewhat. Irrational.

Trust me, you are not alone. I feel like I have betrayed myself when that happens.