Yesterday my mom and I made a big apple crisp and roasted off five huge sweet potatoes (which are destined for this dish). She is letting me have my way with the sweet potatoes, but the apple crisp was more of a tricky compromise. I've made a lot of crisps in my day and have developed a technique that I really like. However, that method relies on a food processor, which is a piece of equipment that my mother doesn't have. So we went back and forth, melding my mental recipe with the one she often follows from an old, favorite cookbook.
Later today I'll be chopping vegetables with my dad, making stuffing and getting the bird into the oven. I look forward to doing this kitchen dance with him every year, and happily, we've gotten to the point where we can anticipate each other in the kitchen without words. It's a joyful thing.
I hope that all you Slashfood readers out there are having equally nice days as I am, full of cooking, eating, drinking and laughing.
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12-25-2007 @ 9:58AM
Henry said...
Marisa, don't dress us up and leave us without the recipe for Apple Crisp! Let us know how it came out. I'm about to tackle same. Merry Christmas!
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12-25-2007 @ 4:52PM
clarita said...
YEah! Merry Christmas! http://www.awesome.mactanque.com
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12-25-2007 @ 6:40PM
K said...
Sounds delightful, and I hope you enjoy your dinner. It's been a delight having you on Slashfood, you've been a great addition to this team.
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