I was amazed with the many results from an on-line search for recipes with
marjoram, so I checked my freezer inventory and then looked to see if there were any
interesting recipes for pork with marjoram. Sure enough, there were several,
even when adding the word “blog” to the end of the search! I don’t remember
ever using marjoram, so it was great to find a recipe with mushrooms and the
other two search ingredients.
I didn’t make any substitutions for a change, except
supplementing the fresh mushrooms with a small can of more of the same, since
the fresh ones didn’t add up to three cups. We served the stew with potatoes
from our own garden! I admit that marjoram is not one of my favorite spices, or
maybe I should give it another chance with a different combination of
ingredients. I might have preferred this dish with garlic and onion (I know I
said that about the green fried tomatoes, too!). I guess I should be aware of
recipes coming from a variety of sources with different amounts of flavor. I am used to a level of strength
of flavor- such as garlic and onion plus featured herbs and spices, if that makes any sense.
I have truly enjoyed trying many different combinations of
spices and vegetables, meats, seafood, and sweet ingredients, resulting in a
wonderful variety of dishes. I’m more than half-way "through the spice
rack", and am considering exploring the world of fresh herbs, as I’d hate to
stop challenging myself through this blog just because the spice rack has been conquered. I’d also like to
continue photographing foods and nature. I’m still
learning, too! Especially about photographing my creations- this is not one of the best food styling results (dark lumps are blue potatoes):
This is a request for your ideas and suggestions. I don’t have to feel tied to a certain theme, so please let me know what you’d like to see in the food or gardening blogging department.
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