Cooking for Hungry Men

I've been cooking up recipes and following some of the advice given by Lucinda Scala Quinn in her recent book, Mad Hungry, Feeding Men & Boys. Love the flattened chicken recipe! Plus, cooking up a pound of bacon at a at once in the oven saves so much time - I was cooking a few pieces in the microwave!

I saw her on Martha Stewart's show and thought her ideas were great. Then, my friend Colleen said she had gotten her book and just loved it. So when I saw that he was coming to San Francisco for a demo and signing, I let Colleen know. Then I didn't think about it again - until Colleen said, "Hey let's go!"

So, we headed out to the city to see her LIVE as she gave a demonstration and booksigning. Of course, Colleen had her book in tow. I decided to buy one there.

What a gorgeous November day we had! The signing was at the Embarcadero's Ferry Building right on the bay. And, the farmer's market was in full swing. So many delectable fruits and veggies in season! Of course, no farmer's market would be complete without the food vendors! We had the best carnitas tacos I think I've ever had!

Then we settled into front row seats of her demonstration, and watched as she made chicken and dumplings. We all got to sample the tasty soup too.  But she is so down to earth and genuinely nice, sharing her funny  home stories.

The thing that I took away from it was that here was this woman, who cooks up a storm at home and at work, and yet she told us she has a regular sized kitchen in a New York apartment. So no second fridge in the garage, no sub-zero at home. Just the standard appliances and yet she's freezing everything! That did it for me. I was a devotee! 

So now, while making breakfast, I've been boiling up what little meat is left on the bones of whole roasted chickens we've had for dinner  - Costco chickens are great for this! - and making chicken stock (with a little carrot, celery, fresh parsley, peppercorns and a teaspoon of Better than Boullion). Pop it in the freezer and fresh stock is only two minutes away. I've been using many of her tips on how to use what you have and let nothing go to waste. And of course, I've been using her advice on how to feed hungry men - two of which I have living with me, and then several more when Trevor has friends over for dinner.

 

I wouldn't have it any other way! I have Colleen to thank for giving me the nudge to steal away and have a great day of learning and enjoying where I live.

Comments

[Pam Gracia]

Oh Iva...My daughter has that book and loves it! Pam