Diary of Veggie Stir-Fries

Stuff (in approximate order of inclusion) -peanut oil -onion -basil -broccoli -spaghetti -soy sauce -macadamia nuts -baby corn

This was a mostly average stir-fry for me. No surprises. I almost didn't put in the baby corn, but I decided I'd enjoy it, and I did. It was still rather crispy. The macadamia nuts didn't fit in too well. I liked how the spaghetti was browned by the soy sauce. I achieved this effect by not using much water and stirring a lot to keep it from sticking. I'm going to have to go the store this week to get more veggies.

Taste 6
Originality 5
Color 4
Spontaneity 5
Craft 5

Total 25

Music: DJ Danger Mouse - The Grey Album

Stuff (in approximate order of inclusion) -peanut oil -onion -garlic -rosemary -thyme -basil -red peppers -okra -tri-color radiatore (ruffled macaronioid) -soy sauce -almonds

A yummy and fun little dish. This was my first time using okra, or even eating okra, and I found it to be a satisfying veggie for its subtle crunchiness and nice planty taste. The red peppers were, in my opinion, perfectly timed. They were crispy and flavorful; I suspect now that I usually cook them slightly past their prime. The weakest part was the almonds, which I did not put in soon enough, and hadn’t softened very much. Their extra crunchy texture didn’t blend well, but if I had cooked the dish any longer before serving, the peppers wouldn’t have been as splendid and satisfying.

Taste 7
Originality 7
Color 7
Spontaneity 5
Craft 5

Total 31

Music: Anton Webern

Stuff (in approximate order of inclusion) -butter -onion -garlic -thyme -cumin -red peppers -soy sauce -broccoli -sherry -almonds -macadamia nuts -baby corn -honey

I begin my diary with a highly unusual stir-fry for me. It was delightful to do things differently: I usually don’t use butter or sherry, I’ve never used cumin, honey or baby corn, and I’ve never used two nuts simultaneously. I risked making a terrible dinner, but I came out on top. It was a wonderful dish, and I ate it all up. It inspired me to start this journal and make more delicious stir fries, and it helped make a miserable day less miserable.

Taste 7
Originality 10
Color 6
Spontaneity 8
Craft 5

Total: 36

Music: Wendy Carlos - Beauty in the Beast