A while back, I saw someone pose the question, “What is on your food/cooking bucket list?” In other words, what do you want to cook (or in my case many times, master in the kitchen) before you “kick the bucket”?
I found it an oddly interesting question and one that I really couldn’t answer fully at the time. And I am sure my list will grow with time. But here are some things that I think would go on that list for me (in no particular order):
- Homemade pasta: ravioli, linguini, gnocchi… you name it. I want to make it.
- Smoking meats: meats of all kinds… brisket, ribs, chicken… I want to smoke it all. But I guess I need a smoker first.
- Complete the Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge I started many eons ago.
- Tamales
- Homemade corn and flour tortillas: tortilla press… gotta have one.
- Meringue: this falls under the category of “mastery”. As I mentioned in a previous post, I have made meringue pies, but have not quite mastered the “mile high meringue” that doesn’t deflate. That’s my goal.
- Croissants: not canned crescent rolls. Real life flakey and buttery croissants.
- Homemade sausage: now where is that meat grinder? Oh yeah. Need one of those, too.
- Boeuf Bourguignon: I received the set of Julia Childs’ Mastering the Art of French Cooking books as a gift for Christmas this year from my father in law. Time to get to know Julia just a little better, don’t you think?
- Lobster or crab of some kind.
There are several things that I have done in recent years that I think would have gone on this list that I think deserve a mention… you know, so I can put it on my list and then cross it off…
- Sourdough bread: this was a huge accomplishment for me.
- Homemade marshmallows
- Chili with no chili powder, only ground dried chili peppers.
- Jelly/Jam/Preserves and canning
What about you? What are some things that you want to at least try to cook/bake/make in the kitchen before you “kick the bucket”?
2 Comments:
1) Love doing this.
2) I don't smoke. ha ha ha
4 & 5) I just purchased Maseca to do this myself...soon.
8) On my list too.
9) Supposed to watch Julie & Julia & make this with one of my besties. Still hasn't happened, but I will have to buy another bottle of burgundy...oops. :) hee hee
Your list is similar to mine...
1) done. Love it and you will, too!
2) done. Don't need a smoker, but it is easier.
3)I stopped at sourdough, need to finish the book as well.
4) done. They freeze well and can be enjoyed ANY time!
5) done. I make them so often, I'm considering an electric tortilla press...
6)Not a fan of meringue, so I'll cheer you on!
7) Yes, def on my list. If I can make flaky biscuits and pie, why not croissants?
8) Found a recipe, using ground pork, so that is on my list.
9) I would love to try this!
10) I'm going to start with shrimp; if I can just get past de-veining them...
As with you, sourdough was a huge accomplishment for me, although I don't make it as often as I'd like.
Kudos for making homemade marshmallows and chili, I'm impressed!
As a fellow canner, I'm sure you appreciate the feeling of a beautiful jar of jelly!
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