Food is Good
Cooking is the real deal.
It is more than just feeding my hunger, and more than just satisfying my cravings.
No matter where you go in this world, the people there will have their own recipes, their own way of cooking. Food is as indicative of the culture of a group of people as religion, or politics.
If I am going to take a vacation, food honestly takes a front seat to some of the things that most people would consider first. I'm always hype to get down on an authentic Gyro, or some real Italian pizza, while everyone else is like, "Ohhhh, lets go to the Vatican that's awesome!", or "Why don't we go to the Parthenon, it's so historically rich!".
Levity aside, I am passionate about food, and I make sure that I can enjoy food to it's fullest; Every. Single. Time. I. Eat.
In previous blogs I talk about being a musician and being passionate about listening and using my ears to their fullest. But, If I ever gave up music, I'd cook. I'd start a restaurant and seduce people's tastebuds. If you think there aren't a large amount of people out there like me, you're absolutely wrong. Even just a preview of a number of different shows on Netflix is all I'd need to prove my point (https://www.netflix.com/browse / watch: Ugly Delicious, Cooked, Chef's Table, Bugs). Yes, Bugs, which is fairly self explanatory, exploring the potential futures of our protein sources within our food.
There are ancient methods, new methods, seasoning blends of all kinds, tools and utensils, stoves, burners, wood/stone/glass ovens; smokers, pit bbq, grills, charcoal, firewood; cooked underground, cooked in a goat's stomach, cooked on a spit. This is a true art form of which many different people specialize in vastly different areas of expertise when it comes to cooking. This is one of those things where there simply can't be one best cook. There will always be something that someone does differently than you, and has been doing so with more success for longer. All methods are passed down, and each generation brings something new to the table, literally.
Authentic Tzatziki (Cucumber Sauce) Recipe
2-5 Cloves Garlic (The stronger the garlic, the more authentic, yet also worse breath)
1 Large Cucumber
6-8 Heaping tablespoons of greek yogurt (FAGE)
Coarse sea salt to tase
Redwine/Apple Cider Vinegar to Taste
Prep:
Peel most of the cucumber, not all of it, and then cut it in half, lengthwise. Now, take a spoon and scoop out the seeds from the center of the cucumber. Grate the cucumber into a colander.
Take about a foot of cling film (saran wrap) and wrap it around the grated cucumber.
Squeeze the cling film with the cucumber inside it, removing as much of the cucumber water as possible, to avoid a runny tzatziki. Set cucumber aside in a mixing bowl.
Mince the garlic and add to the cucumber.
Add Yogurt and stir. Then add salt and vinegar until the taste is to your liking.
It is more than just feeding my hunger, and more than just satisfying my cravings.
No matter where you go in this world, the people there will have their own recipes, their own way of cooking. Food is as indicative of the culture of a group of people as religion, or politics.
If I am going to take a vacation, food honestly takes a front seat to some of the things that most people would consider first. I'm always hype to get down on an authentic Gyro, or some real Italian pizza, while everyone else is like, "Ohhhh, lets go to the Vatican that's awesome!", or "Why don't we go to the Parthenon, it's so historically rich!".
Levity aside, I am passionate about food, and I make sure that I can enjoy food to it's fullest; Every. Single. Time. I. Eat.
In previous blogs I talk about being a musician and being passionate about listening and using my ears to their fullest. But, If I ever gave up music, I'd cook. I'd start a restaurant and seduce people's tastebuds. If you think there aren't a large amount of people out there like me, you're absolutely wrong. Even just a preview of a number of different shows on Netflix is all I'd need to prove my point (https://www.netflix.com/browse / watch: Ugly Delicious, Cooked, Chef's Table, Bugs). Yes, Bugs, which is fairly self explanatory, exploring the potential futures of our protein sources within our food.
There are ancient methods, new methods, seasoning blends of all kinds, tools and utensils, stoves, burners, wood/stone/glass ovens; smokers, pit bbq, grills, charcoal, firewood; cooked underground, cooked in a goat's stomach, cooked on a spit. This is a true art form of which many different people specialize in vastly different areas of expertise when it comes to cooking. This is one of those things where there simply can't be one best cook. There will always be something that someone does differently than you, and has been doing so with more success for longer. All methods are passed down, and each generation brings something new to the table, literally.
Authentic Tzatziki (Cucumber Sauce) Recipe
2-5 Cloves Garlic (The stronger the garlic, the more authentic, yet also worse breath)
1 Large Cucumber
6-8 Heaping tablespoons of greek yogurt (FAGE)
Coarse sea salt to tase
Redwine/Apple Cider Vinegar to Taste
Prep:
Peel most of the cucumber, not all of it, and then cut it in half, lengthwise. Now, take a spoon and scoop out the seeds from the center of the cucumber. Grate the cucumber into a colander.
Take about a foot of cling film (saran wrap) and wrap it around the grated cucumber.
Squeeze the cling film with the cucumber inside it, removing as much of the cucumber water as possible, to avoid a runny tzatziki. Set cucumber aside in a mixing bowl.
Mince the garlic and add to the cucumber.
Add Yogurt and stir. Then add salt and vinegar until the taste is to your liking.
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