Friday, June 27, 2014

Guess what I'm up to?

Old kitty litter bin, Things from Another World paper bag, mediocre scissors, Mod Podge (will probably use matte), and foam brush.

The kitty litter bucket was painted with random interior house paint earlier last year.

I'll post a pic when I'm done.

Hellboy ♡♡

Baked Stuffed Squash Blossoms

I have been meaning to try fried squash blossoms for four or five years now.  I hate the deep fry hassle though, and all that leftover oil makes me wish I was doing biodiesel.  I guess it's good that I don't because I'd feel more okay with frying shit up all the time.

So I saw this oven baked squash recipe: http://www.katherinemartinelli.com/blog/2012/baked-stuffed-squash-blossoms/ and gave it a go.

I saved up male mystery squash blossoms for two or three days til I had 8 or so.  Kept 'em in the fridge in glasses half full of water until this morning.

I left the stamens in place, recipe didn't describe flower prep. 

I changed the stuffing a bit.  I used too much salt.  I used store bought bread crumbs.  I used basil and lemon verbena in the cheese mixture

The outside though, the dredging process, I followed exactly.

They would've tasted better fried.  I may cook squash blossoms again, but never based around this recipe.  I'd rather eat them raw in a salad, which I may do later this week.