I cooked.
A couple of weeks ago, when I was digging in my freezer, I found a forgotten bag full of venison that youngest son David had given me. The meat was vacuum sealed so it was all good.
It didn't start out well. I had promised Duane a venison roast dinner, but when I opened the package of meat I found I had thawed out chops instead. Undeterred, I soldiered on, browning the chops and putting them into the crock pot with salt, pepper, onion, a little garlic and a sprinkling of sage. They simmered all day until they were falling apart tender.
Later in the day I scrubbed half a dozen potatoes and cut them into wedges. Then I peeled some carrots and cut them into about 3-inch chunks. I tossed the whole works in a little olive oil, spread them out on a cookie sheet, sprinkled them with salt, pepper and some parsley flakes and baked them until they were nicely browned and tender.
Deciding to go all out, I dug into my pantry and came up with a yellow cake mix and a can of crushed pineapple. I stirred up the cake, drained the pineapple and mixed it into the batter and baked it. I used the pineapple juice to flavor the buttercream frosting.
Duane says I done good. He says when you make your living as a cook, it is a treat to eat someone else's cooking. And I had fun fixing a meal for someone besides myself.
Guess I will have to retract my previous post. :)
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lol - Stranger things have happened!
ReplyDeleteGorges...Strange things seem to be the norm around here. :)
DeleteVenison, pork, beef its all tastes great when cooked with love..
ReplyDeleteRob...You are absolutely spot on.
DeleteCooking for someone else is inspiring, especially when it is my idea!
ReplyDeleteLinda...Plus, it is a lot more fun.
DeleteHa ha! I did a lot of cooking yesterday and baked rhubarb crunch. The family loved it. Have fun cooking.
ReplyDeleteKristina...I read your blog, and I am inspired by all the good things you cook. And envious. :)
DeleteYou are absolutely right. It is much more fun to cook for others. I am quite sure Duane didn't mind eating that delicious meal cooked by Mom. Do you think the venison roast is still in the freezer? Take care and prepare, CW
ReplyDeleteCW...Duane's first words when he walked into my kitchen were, "I've been looking forward to this all day." :)
DeleteI have a chest freezer and the freezer in the top of my fridge. I got two packages of venison out of the chest freezer and put one in the fridge to thaw and the other in the fridge freezer. So yep...I know where that roast is. So another day when the spirit moves me to cook, there will be another supper of venison to share.
You always end your comments with the word 'prepare.' Lately I have been feeling pushed to kick it into high gear. You??
Vicki, the world has gone "wonky" and our government is not our best friend. I know no one outside my immediate family that I would want to depend on for help in an emergency so...preparing is the only option. If we don't see the pooh hit the fan blades, I am not really out that much. Skills and food go a long ways in making life more comfortable under any circumstances. Take care...CW
DeleteCW...I do believe we are on the same page. I can't think of a single person except for family who could be counted on in a crisis. Most folks I know plan months in advance for their yearly vacation, but give no thought as to what happens if disaster strikes. I hope it never does, but in any case, I do not want to be caught short. I use what I store and replenish every now and then. If nothing else, I will eat well for a very long time. :)
DeleteThe cake and frosting sounds yummy! I'll be he did enjoy the meal.
ReplyDeleteOne Family...The cake was good. I sent some home with Duane, saved out a couple of pieces for myself and froze the rest. It was just too tempting to leave it out. :)
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