"It was just a little showboating, which seemed to be called for at the
Stepping Up to the Plate 3525Ranee Mueller Probably because we are enough older than you to have been conditioned to different expectations. I'd say it's a...
time. Not that there's anything tough involved. I'm not great at homemade noodles, but once I tried it and experimented some, I found that you can produce something enjoyable without a lot of effort. Plus, I like the minimalism of flour, egg and elbow grease. (and a pinch of salt and a few spoons of cold water) "
I once realized I would be a little short on gravy. So I made a roux, tossed in a can of beef broth, and added it to what I had, with a dash of fresh ground pepper. This is one of my few "secret recipes", things that turn out better than expected from rather embarbutting beginnings. It is better than the jars you buy at the market (yick!), and the beef broth is frequently on sale for $0.48. I once did this with just a couple bullion cubes, but it comes out just like the jars from the store, perfect consistency and mediocre flavor.
"I was expecting to get other people's stories of turning out something
entertaining on short notice. Frankly, I'm surprised at the vehemence with which some say, "no way!" Every relationship is different, I suppose."
I think the part about not having time to go to the store hits some people pretty hard. Otherwise, I'm sure more people would rise to the occasion.
Dean G.
