diff --git a/chili.md b/chili.md index f107c75..94d685a 100644 --- a/chili.md +++ b/chili.md @@ -13,24 +13,24 @@ tags: ## Ingredients -* **2 tbsp.** olive oil +* **2 Tbsp.** olive oil * **1** yellow onion, diced * **2 cloves** garlic, minced * **1 lb** ground beef, turkey, or pork * **3⁄4 cup** dry kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained * **3⁄4 cup** dry black beans, soaked overnight and drained * **(1) 15oz can** diced or crushed tomatoes, not drained -* **6 oz** canned tomato paste +* **(1) 6 oz can** tomato paste * **1 cup** water ### Chili Seasoning -* **1 tbsp.** chili powder +* **1 Tbsp.** chili powder * **1 tsp.** ground cumin * **1⁄4 tsp.** cayenne powder * **1⁄4 tsp.** garlic powder * **1⁄2 tsp.** onion powder -* **1⁄2 tbsp.** brown sugar +* **1⁄2 Tbsp.** brown sugar * **1 tsp.** salt * **1⁄2 tsp.** black pepper @@ -56,3 +56,17 @@ tags: ## Notes * Makes 6 cups. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +I ought to make this one more often. +It has very high [[utility]]. + +I think what stops me is the canned ingredients, which I never love +and the foresight required to soak the beans +(which I'd always prefer over buying canned). +Now that I have room I just need to stock more of both. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/coconut-shrimp.md b/coconut-shrimp.md index 3b4b85e..43c8c64 100644 --- a/coconut-shrimp.md +++ b/coconut-shrimp.md @@ -3,20 +3,23 @@ id: aliases: [] title: Coconut Shrimp tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft - type/recipe --- # Coconut Shrimp ## Ingredients -- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour -- 1/2 tsp. salt -- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper -- 2 large eggs -- 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs -- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut -- 1 lb. raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached -- 3-4 Tbsp. vegetable oil, coconut oil, or olive oil +* 1/3 cup all-purpose flour +* 1/2 tsp. salt +* 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper +* 2 large eggs +* 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs +* 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut +* 1 lb. raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached +* 3-4 Tbsp. vegetable oil, coconut oil, or olive oil ## Instructions diff --git a/cornbread.md b/cornbread.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5a1aa65 --- /dev/null +++ b/cornbread.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +--- +id: +aliases: [] +title: Cornbread +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - topic/hobbies/cooking + - type/recipe +--- +# Cornbread + +* 1/4 cup vegetable oil +* 2 cups finely ground cornmeal +* 8 Tbsp. all purpose flour +* 2 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder +* 3/4 tsp. salt +* 2 large eggs +* 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil +* 1 3/4 cups buttermilk + +### Instructions + +1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. + +2. Add 1/4 cup oil to a 9 inch cast iron skillet over high heat. + +3. Add the remaining ingredients to a medium mixing bowl + and mix until combined. + +4. When the skillet is thoroughly heated + (a drop of batter should sizzle immediately), + pour in the batter to within 1 inch of the top. + +5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. + Bake until golden and done throughout (25-30 minutes). + +6. Let cool for at least 20 minutes. + Invert and return the cornbread to the skillet before serving. diff --git a/daily/2026-02-09.md b/daily/2026-02-09.md index 30184ab..b350ee4 100644 --- a/daily/2026-02-09.md +++ b/daily/2026-02-09.md @@ -16,4 +16,4 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]" --- # 2026-02-09 -Made recipe: [[granola ]] +Made recipe: [[granola]] diff --git a/daily/2026-03-06.md b/daily/2026-03-06.md index 11af2d6..20a37b0 100644 --- a/daily/2026-03-06.md +++ b/daily/2026-03-06.md @@ -16,4 +16,4 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]" --- # 2026-03-06 -Made recipe: [[granola ]] +Made recipe: [[granola]] diff --git a/eggroll-in-a-bowl.md b/eggroll-in-a-bowl.md index 8febcf4..edd1236 100644 --- a/eggroll-in-a-bowl.md +++ b/eggroll-in-a-bowl.md @@ -43,7 +43,20 @@ tags: If cabbage isn't cooked all the way cover again for a few minutes. 6. Remove from heat. - Stir in the **hoisin sauce** and **sriracha or gochujang**. + Stir in the **hoisin sauce** and **chili sauce**. 7. Serve with wonton strips or over rice. +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +I love this recipe. +I've made it dozens of times. + +My one gripe, +which is only a complaint of my own preparation, +is that preparing leftovers is not as easy as throwing them in the microwave, +since I cook the rice with each serving. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/granola.md b/granola.md index 77c7186..0a9f09c 100644 --- a/granola.md +++ b/granola.md @@ -52,3 +52,15 @@ tags: with few or no clumps. Use honey for a more neutral flavored, clumpy granola. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +I have made this recipe many dozens of times, +nearing a hundred if not already past it, +on account of me eating it every day. + +Last time I checked the cost per recipe was right at $5. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/ice-cream-making.md b/ice-cream-making.md index 285ca6a..b7076ff 100644 --- a/ice-cream-making.md +++ b/ice-cream-making.md @@ -1,3 +1,13 @@ +--- +id: +aliases: [] +title: Ice Cream Making +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/incomplete + - topic/hobbies/cooking/ice-cream +--- # Ice Cream Making ## Terminology diff --git a/mulled-wine.md b/mulled-wine.md index 0268593..0509f89 100644 --- a/mulled-wine.md +++ b/mulled-wine.md @@ -40,3 +40,16 @@ tags: Their subtleties will be overwhelmed by the aromatics. A mid-range bottle (or box) will do. Look for Zinfandel, Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Syrah. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +There's no classier way to drink +as far as I'm concerned. + +Reading on the couch +while sipping from a steaming mug of this stuff +makes me nostalgic for experiences I've never had. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/nfpa-70_200.md b/nfpa-70_200.md deleted file mode 100644 index e69de29..0000000 diff --git a/rice-pudding.md b/rice-pudding.md index d9a4f31..c5d5d94 100644 --- a/rice-pudding.md +++ b/rice-pudding.md @@ -42,3 +42,13 @@ tags: 7. Optionally serve with walnuts and/or raisins. Garnish with additional cinnamon. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +This recipe can be quite tasty, +but it can't fill the ice cream shaped hole in my heart. +It's not really any easier either. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/risotto.md b/risotto.md index 361751a..f784d18 100644 --- a/risotto.md +++ b/risotto.md @@ -55,3 +55,13 @@ tags: 1 tsp. **salt**, and more **black pepper** to taste. 9. Serve hot, with more **Parmesan**, if desired. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +This recipe has very low [[utility]]. +It is easily the most complex of all my + + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/stroganoff.md b/stroganoff.md index e1afff9..a98f8e8 100644 --- a/stroganoff.md +++ b/stroganoff.md @@ -16,13 +16,20 @@ tags: * **8 oz** crimini mushrooms, sliced * **1⁄2 cup** onion, diced * **2 cloves** garlic, minced -* **1 lb** ground beef, turkey, or pork +* **1 lb** ground meat[^1] * **2 tsp.** paprika * **3-4 cups** low sodium beef broth -* **8 oz** dry rotini +* **8 oz** dry pasta[^2] * **1⁄2 cup** sour cream * fresh parsley for serving +[^1]: Beef is the obvious choice, + but turkey is a bit cheaper and is still plenty flavorful, + and pork has its own unique appeal. + +[^2]: Egg noodles or any small pasta shape ought to be suitable. + Rotini is a common choice. + ## Instructions 1. Heat 2 tbsp. of **oil** over medium heat in a large pot. @@ -52,3 +59,19 @@ tags: and stir in the **mushrooms** and **sour cream**. 8. Serve with **fresh parsley**. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +It's tempting to use ground chicken or dilute the broth +to save a couple bucks on ingredients, +but I advise strongly against it. +This is not an especially flavorful dish to begin with, +and those two ingredients are pulling most of the weight. + +Certainly don't do both in the same batch. +That's a recipe for food that will make you sad to eat. +(I've done it multiple times.) + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md b/timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..69b6c7d --- /dev/null +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +--- +id: 2026-03-14T23:17:58-04:00 +aliases: [] +title: 2026-03-14 23:17:58 +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - type/periodic/timestamped +daily: "[[2026-03-14]]" +date-created: 2026-03-14T23:17:58-04:00 +dg-publish: true +monthly: "[[2026-03]]" +quarterly: "[[2026-Q1]]" +weekly: "[[2026-W11]]" +yearly: "[[2026]]" +--- +# 2026-03-14 23:17:58 + +## Utility for Meal Planning + +Would you take this offer? + +> You can no longer eat or drink, +> but you no longer need to to survive. + +I wouldn't, but I've known people who would. +I've also known people like the villain from _Ratatouille_ +that would never eat something just for the calories. +I'd say I lean more towards the first, +certainly my interest in cooking +is one of cost optimization, +not expressing myself through the medium of food. + +Taste does matter to me though, +I realized this recently while eating particularly bland [[stroganoff]]. +Novelty of taste as well, +which is why I rotate through recipes +rather than just picking my favorite.[^1] +But the value of taste declines sharply above a certain point. + +[^1]: Internalized social stigma probably deserves more credit there, + but the outcome is the same. + +For me, a recipe with high [[utility]] +is tasty, cheap, _and_ convenient to prepare. diff --git a/tuna-salad.md b/tuna-salad.md index c38a498..dafc463 100644 --- a/tuna-salad.md +++ b/tuna-salad.md @@ -33,3 +33,13 @@ tags: * Makes 3 cups. * Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +Big fan of this one, up there with [[granola]]. +I love a recipe that uses lots of shelf stable ingredients. +I just wish I didn't have to open and waste _four_ cans to make it. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/utility.md b/utility.md index f3241ab..6ca8702 100644 --- a/utility.md +++ b/utility.md @@ -20,6 +20,21 @@ The measure is intended to account for unintuitive quirks of human perception of A rich man is not as _satisfied_ by receiving one dollar as a poor man would be, therefore the utility of the dollar is contextual, not objective. +## In This Notebook + +I use "utility" perhaps a bit loosely compared to Wikipedia. + +If I say that some voluntary activity "has high utility", +I mean that it is worth doing, +even considering the expense +(usually labor or dollars). + +In this way "utility" is more of a signal +that I'm speaking objectively, +and that I've thought about + +## See Also + [Sorites paradox in utility theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorites_paradox#Resolutions_in_utility_theory) ## Normative and Descriptive Utility diff --git a/wishlist.md b/wishlist.md index d83a58e..5bfec71 100644 --- a/wishlist.md +++ b/wishlist.md @@ -10,13 +10,17 @@ dg-publish: true --- # Wishlist -## Cheap +## One Per Week * [ ] hand sewing thread set (multiple colors) * [ ] quality aux cable * [ ] half-letter 3-hole punch -## Pricier +## One Per Month + +* [ ] paper shredder (for composting) + +## One Per Year * [ ] [[e-ink-tablet]] * [ ] 61-key midi controller (M-AUDIO Keystation 61 MK3, Nektar Impact GXP61)