New Experiments

I mentioned a post or two ago how much I enjoyed broccoli roasted in the oven with olive oil. Turns out asparagus and brussel sprouts also benefit from this method. I tried both this week and they were delicious. I also tried a few other recipes from various cookbooks. The first was oatmeal pancakes. Not as tasty as they sounded. I was expecting something resembling an oatmeal cookie, what I got resembled, well, oatmeal. It was a mushy patty that I put brown sugar and syrup on.

 I also tried chicken breast filets with lemon. While the recipe didn't seem to turn out quite like it was intended this recipe was really good. I've always been a little shy about frying chicken breasts on the stove top, but with the help of my trusty meat thermometer these turned out perfectly. For what its worth, the customer service at the meat counter at Festival Foods in Onalaska is wonderful. I asked them if they would slice my chicken breasts in half horizontally for me and they were happy to do so. A couple weeks ago I asked them to pound them flat and they did that as well. Remember, all you have to do is ask!

Tonight I tried spaghetti with olives and capers Vesuvius style. This was also pretty good. It was a little briny, but something different and hearty. I was feeling lazy and ate it as is, but I think it would have benefited from a side salad or some bread.

Tomorrow I might try tackle my gardening project. I'm not sure the best route to go for my first year of vegetable gardening. I want to do a plot, but its risky with how many deer we have around our house. Pots on the deck might be a better way to go. Would deer climb up on the deck to eat my vegetables? I feel like they might, but maybe I'm giving them too much credit.