Here I sit with a cup of coffee on a late Sunday afternoon/early Sunday evening and I have time to think. Somehow when I get coffee late in the day like this (and I'm not heading somewhere and using it to stay awake) I get a bit contemplative. I've been thinking over a variety of topics but since this is my food blog I'll just bring up my food related ramblings.
Coffee...
Being a coffee nut (or addict) and a former industry person I have my own opinions about how to grind, brew, etc. My personal favorite brewing method is the Chemex. The coffee comes out rich, strong, and hot (I brew in the 200 to 205 degree Farenheit range). It's also a bit of a conversation piece (sort of like my vintage Cory brewer). We used this workhorse daily for more than two years when we moved in here and even though we use a drip brewer most mornings (for speed) I still reach for the Chemex at least once a week. Sometimes the simple methods still work best.
From the grocery...
Stopped in this afternoon (after walking across the parking lot, which for all purposes could have been the surface of the sun) and found a beautiful piece of Scottish salmon (given, farm raised, but at least it isn't Chilean salmon). I've got an idea or two for dinner tomorrow night. I'll post pictures.
Looking ahead...
Dinner for our Bible study class...still no firm ideas as to what will be on the menu, but it'll be definitive Southern-influenced cooking. Having friends over the next weekend. Got a few ideas there...maybe playing on the small plates idea.
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