I truly wonder how many people wake up one fine day, start a blog, make one optimistic post and then never post again.
In the spirit of defying the trend, I'm back. Neat, huh? I know that all ten people who looked at my blog since my previous post were waiting with breathless excitement. Honestly, I'm pretty surprised that I got even ten page views. I am, however, determined to make a good try.
I decided my first genuine post was going to be a recipe review. This decision was made because I want to figure out two things: the first is how to post pictures to the blog and the second is how to post a link.
I found this link on Pinterest, but I'm told that proper blog etiquette is to link back to the actual website rather than to the pin. I'm all about manners and etiquette. Right now I'm swilling coffee from the gigantic mug, and dribbling some of it onto my nice white shirt, but you can be damned sure that my pinky is out and my elbows aren't on the table.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/06/crash-hot-potatoes/
Wow. I think I did the linky thingamadoohickey correctly. Are you totally impressed?
The basic concept of these potatoes in pretty simple, actually. You boil some baby potatoes. Then you smash them the way you might smash down peanut butter cookies. After seasoning the potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper and whatever spices you like, the taters go back in the oven until they are crunchy.
I LOVE these potatoes. I have made them three times, and they are a huge hit, even with the youngest progeny who is not fond of potatoes unless they are deep-fried.
I made a few changes. I lined the baking trays with baking paper to keep them from sticking. The original recipe called for oil to be drizzled generously on the pan, but it made them a bit too oily formy sensitive stomach. I made a spicy variety for my husband, with red chili flakes and cumin seeds. I think he liked them, but when I asked, his mouth was so full of crunchy potatoey deliciousness that I can't be certain.
These are simple enough and a nice change from regular baked potatoes. We will make these a regular part of our dinner menus.
I don't have a picture of me making the delicious potatoes, but, I did promise you a photo.
In the spirit of defying the trend, I'm back. Neat, huh? I know that all ten people who looked at my blog since my previous post were waiting with breathless excitement. Honestly, I'm pretty surprised that I got even ten page views. I am, however, determined to make a good try.
I decided my first genuine post was going to be a recipe review. This decision was made because I want to figure out two things: the first is how to post pictures to the blog and the second is how to post a link.
I found this link on Pinterest, but I'm told that proper blog etiquette is to link back to the actual website rather than to the pin. I'm all about manners and etiquette. Right now I'm swilling coffee from the gigantic mug, and dribbling some of it onto my nice white shirt, but you can be damned sure that my pinky is out and my elbows aren't on the table.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/06/crash-hot-potatoes/
Wow. I think I did the linky thingamadoohickey correctly. Are you totally impressed?
The basic concept of these potatoes in pretty simple, actually. You boil some baby potatoes. Then you smash them the way you might smash down peanut butter cookies. After seasoning the potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper and whatever spices you like, the taters go back in the oven until they are crunchy.
I LOVE these potatoes. I have made them three times, and they are a huge hit, even with the youngest progeny who is not fond of potatoes unless they are deep-fried.
I made a few changes. I lined the baking trays with baking paper to keep them from sticking. The original recipe called for oil to be drizzled generously on the pan, but it made them a bit too oily formy sensitive stomach. I made a spicy variety for my husband, with red chili flakes and cumin seeds. I think he liked them, but when I asked, his mouth was so full of crunchy potatoey deliciousness that I can't be certain.
These are simple enough and a nice change from regular baked potatoes. We will make these a regular part of our dinner menus.
I don't have a picture of me making the delicious potatoes, but, I did promise you a photo.
I found these at Daiso, which is my favorite version of a dollar store, because it is Japanese and that allows me to indulge in one of my favorite things, ie reading oddly written bits of English.
I love that this describes deep fire food as light and delicious.
