That's right, I admit it. I like to experiment. Now, before you think I've become some loose typical college stereotype, let me illuminate you on the meaning behind this. When it comes to experimentation, food has been my most recent medium. Whether it's trying out a new recipe, creating a recipe, or going out to a restaurant and trying out something new, I love it all. Of course, being a poor/cheap college kid, the first two are the one I prefer at the moment. There's no problem with that, my time will come when I can go out, but on a student's salary (negative dollars) I'd rather just save what I can.
Trying out different types of food and preparation are important in understanding what's good and bad, and what your palate likes. This is why I am constantly on food websites, trying to see different combinations of flavors and which ones I like. Sometimes, however, I just get bored with the recipes I find and I want to do my own thing. That is when experimentation comes into play. Over the past week or so, I have become incredibly bored with the food I've been making. So what do I do? I put random stuff together and hope it turns out well. So far, I haven't really come up with anything that makes me want to vomit or anything. That being said, I suppose I'd classify my experimentation as successful for the moment being.
Well, with all of this talk of food, you think I'd show some pictures by now, don't you? No need to worry, they're coming right up. First up is my most recent experiment, based loosely on this recipe. I altered it, however, by using two boneless pork chops, a half a red onion, a half an orange, and plenty of curry powder and salt and pepper. Not too odd, or experimental, but the taste is definitely worthy of a post. Looking back, I could have used the entire orange, but I was worried about it being super-citrus-y. Overall, it was a success, although, as I said, it could have used more orange, and I could have let the meat suck up the curry powder a little longer. I coupled the pork with rice, of course, and corn as sides. Enjoy!
Now here is the more outlandish of the two experiments. A little while back I made tilapia and coated it with a mixture of mayo, vanilla extract, curry powder, and cinnamon. Yeah, sounds weird, huh? And to think, I was considering peanut butter as well. Perhaps next time... In any event, after some time in the oven, out came a beautiful spectacle. I have to admit, as I cut it up and went to take the first bite I was a little nervous. Seriously, what was I thinking?! Luckily it tasted alright. It was still a little bland for my tastes, but it was edible, and most importantly, enjoyable. While it will most likely take a while for me to perfect this recipe, I do not doubt that this will eventually become a favourite of mine.
Although I have made a few other things since I last posted about food, I am going to save them for sometime in the future as they aren't really experimental at all.
HEART
Zan
:: A Quote To Leave You By ::
"Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity."
~ Voltaire ~
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