Oh man, did I absolutely bang one out of the park with my cooking last night... It's so nice to have two days off in a row together again, it makes me far more inclined to do worthwhile things on the second day. So yesterday I spent most of the afternoon prepping and in the evening I did a 2024-vintage Signature Rory Roast. And oh man, was it good. Even allowing for my usual self-deprecation and hypercritical self-analysis, and especially allowing for my lack of recent practice, I would call this meal a winner. I would award myself a B+ at worst. I am not, by any stretch of the old imagination, a good cook, but there are things I can do well, and every so often I get something really right and serve something up that I can be proud of. Last night was one such occasion.
I'm not even sure what I did to make it so special. I didn't try anything new or add any extra ingredients, I just put together some of my favourite ways of making things for a roast and it just WORKED. Maybe it was the fact that I took my time, or that I wasn't rushing to get the thing done after a long day at work. Maybe I just concentrated and made sure I did everything properly. Maybe it was cooked with an extra special dollop of love. I don't know, but I hope it wasn't a one-off and is a sign of things to come. I lost a bit of confidence in the kitchen earlier this year, so it's nice to feel like I can produce something worth eating again!
And obviously, being me, I've got carried away now and have planned what the next 57 meals are that I'm going to cook for the family. This week's shopping list might be long, and pricey.
RC 17-11-24
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