I agree about color and food. I think that is why when I cook something that is going to be white, like pork chops, I absolutely have to have sweet potatoes, corn and a very green veggie with it, sort of a fiesta of color for which the pork chop or chicken breast is the foil. That is one reason pasta with alfredo or bechamel sauce always disappoints me. Even if you use colored pasta it just sort of sits there on the plate. Bring on the pesto and the fresh tomato sauce!
I agree about the plate, too, and glasses, for that matter. Cold milk in a glass is so different than cold milk in a plastic cup. Silverware that feels good in your hand makes a difference when you eat, and I have to say I really don't prefer my stepmom's silverware which is extremely elaborate.
So often Sean and I are eating thrown-together meals and I don't get too much of a chance to make it pretty. If I can get the livingroom the way i want it I can put herbs in the south facing living room window, and I know that will change my cooking.
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Date: 2008-01-26 02:35 pm (UTC)I agree about color and food. I think that is why when I cook something that is going to be white, like pork chops, I absolutely have to have sweet potatoes, corn and a very green veggie with it, sort of a fiesta of color for which the pork chop or chicken breast is the foil. That is one reason pasta with alfredo or bechamel sauce always disappoints me. Even if you use colored pasta it just sort of sits there on the plate. Bring on the pesto and the fresh tomato sauce!
I agree about the plate, too, and glasses, for that matter. Cold milk in a glass is so different than cold milk in a plastic cup. Silverware that feels good in your hand makes a difference when you eat, and I have to say I really don't prefer my stepmom's silverware which is extremely elaborate.
So often Sean and I are eating thrown-together meals and I don't get too much of a chance to make it pretty. If I can get the livingroom the way i want it I can put herbs in the south facing living room window, and I know that will change my cooking.