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poor man’s mashed taters

Mashed potatoes without butter (poor man’s mashed taters)

3 russet potatoes
4 garlic cloves
bay leaves
sprig of thyme
vegetable stock
salt
black pepper

I made these because I didn’t have any butter.
Boil some water. Add salt, bay leaves and thyme. Quarter potatoes and place in boiling water. Boil until you can squish a piece of potato between your forefinger and thumb, easily. [...]

awkward hour squid

I had the pleasure of cooking for a live audience this last Saturday. I had a lot of fun and we had some guests who were watching the web-cast come and join us in the end. Three items were prepared so I will try and keep the commentary short and let the rest speak for [...]