In article <Xns997F871C4AA7Acotd@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:

> Omelet said...
>
> > Food processors are cool, but there is something soul satisfying about
> > doing stuff the "old fashioned" way and hand-grinding it.
> >
> > And I think it releases more esters.
>
>
> I was thinking making small batches of the next late & great BBQ rub.
>
> It would be easy to grind up a base blend, then shake it all out equally
> onto paper plates, then add back a plate at a time and grind in various
> different spices per plate.
>
> And, If you feel like it, add a liquid base to your rubs and you've got a
> marinade or BBQ sauce, depending.
>
> Then, try them on beef, chicken, pork and fish, cook it up and decide.
>
> As Om said, it would be good for the soul and the bank account when you
> turn it loose on consumers at Trader Joe's or somewhere. ;)
>
> Andy
> QotD #2

As well as being just plain fun. :-)

If cooking loses the fun factor, it loses a LOT!!!

It's why I keep making Calves Foot Jelly for dad.
He loves it so and it's just complicated enough to make it fun without
being a PITA.
--
Peace, Om

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