Good Old Fashioned Home Cooking

After visiting NoLita Cantina with the boyfriend, I decided to give some southern American cooking a go. So last night I went and bought the biggest chunk of beef brisket I could find and set about marinating it. With today being my day off, I had the makings of a slow roast day. The meat sat in the oven for a grand total of 5 hours basting in it's own juices. The end product was delightful with a serving of chip salted fries and a side of coleslaw. Tonight's homemade dinner, not so boring.

For anyone who wants to know how I made it the recipe is as follows:

Salt
Pepper
Maple Syrup
Soy Sauce
Smokey Tobasco
BBQ Sauce
Mixed Herbs
Mustard
Beef Oxo cubes
Red Onion
Leeks
Bay Leaves

Marinate the meat in all the above except the oxos, onion, leeks and bay leaves. Leave in the fridge to marinate. Seal the meat on all sides in a frying pan, then transfer to casserole pot with lid. Add the oxos and boiling water (to cover the bottom of the pan), bay leaves, leeks and onions to the pot. Place in a 150c preheated oven, cook for 2 hours. Higher the heat to 170c. Throughout its cooking time, baste the meat with its own juices. Cook until meat falls apart when moved. Take off the lid, higher the heat again to 200c and cook for 20 mins. Your meat should now be done.

However, next time I might add a little bit of Cajun for that extra smokey hit.

Enjoy

Nonsensical x

Geek Moment.

I love my magazine subscriptions, especially my one to Vintage Life Magazine. So, when my new magazine arrived and the star letter was me... (Yes me, geeky as that may be), I was beside myself. I'd decided to write in because there had been a recent article about pen pals and with me always wanting one, I couldn't resist (I'm obsessed with stationary and can't help buying notelets). In it I obviously explained my hankering for a pen pal, but I also mentioned a book; Can Any Mother Help Me? It is a great book and well worth a read if you like real stories.

Nonsensical x

Film and Duvet Day

After working 7 days straight in work, what could be better than having a Sunday duvet day on an erm.... Thursday. Ha ha. I can't describe the feeling of knowing you are off on a Sunday. As any of those working in the service industry will understand, it is like having a little treat. So deciding to have a Sunday movie day yesterday (I know that sounds a little odd), completely made my week. Include a takeaway from Dominos and you've got a top day. My list of ideal Sunday films include; The Goonies, Swiss Family Robinson, Sister Act and Willy Wonker and the Chocolate Factory. Go on, give a Film and Duvet day a whirl. I bet it will brighten up your week!

Nonsensical x