I used to get about 200 emails that I didn't need to read except for the heading. I have unsubscribed from them so now I only get what I want to read and a few junk mails. I enjoy reading your posts even if I don't have the energy to do much cooking. At 8o years old I just can't do what I used to do.
I must be an anomaly because I read from start to finish, I don't skim, and I always read your Substack from top to bottom. This recipe sounds delicious so I'll have to give it a try maybe with some Persian rice and asparagus. And, since you asked, my dinner conundrum is that I live alone. I don't mind making a bit extra for one night and the next day but I don't want a lot of leftovers since I get bored with eating the same thing multiple times, and I don't want to resort to freezing a lot of leftovers. I can easily scale the salmon recipe. Of course, this doesn't apply to deserts. I don't mind making an entire desert since I bring most of it to my brother and sister-in-law's home so I don't eat it all. By the way, they love your recipes. It's also not always possible to buy a small amount of something that I don't eat regularly. For example, I hate to buy a whole onion when I only need maybe a quarter of an onion. I usually look for a shallot instead. I'm not overly fond of onions so I don't automatically add them to other recipes. The same thing goes for broccoli and cauliflower. Even if I can find them already cut up the amount is much more than I need. I can use a whole green pepper since I really like peppers and can use them in many different recipes. Anyway, if you can make suggestions for a single or double serving only with your savory recipes, that would be great.
I also live mostly live alone or sometimes with an elderly relative who eats 2 bites and says he is full...and will not eat anything sweet. No desserts for him. While I enjoy cooking, it's a whole lot more fun if others get to eat it. Lately, a few nights I just decided to have a bowl of Rice Krispie's with some sliced bananas, a little sugar, and milk. Hits the spot sometimes.
Sometimes I revel in cooking up some odd concoction just for myself, but when you are cooking for more than yourself and the others don't care, it's deflating. I get that. Your bowl of cereal with bananas, sugar and milk is the true taste of my childhood.
If Val Monroe says eat salmon for healthy skin, I'm doing it. And for those of you who don't yet subscribe to her brilliant newsletter, please do. It's affirming and, um, firming.
Raising my hand because even though I do delete lots of emails, I always read yours! And I LOVE salmon, but ginger, no, not at all. (I know I'm an oddity). I still love your newsletter & make just about every other recipe!
I appreciate having a recipe that sounds good enough I'd like to buy some salmon, simple enough that I can make, with portions that I can actually manage to finish myself, an almost unheard of feat when purchasing and reading cookbooks for a large urban library system. Thank you!
Just to let you know, I always read your entire email. You are amongst the few whose emails receive my full attention. Because food and also because you are witty and fun and you actually say something.
Reading this is like receiving a beautiful present. Salmon is my favorite fish. I cook and serve it often. Mine has always been more or less plain. Now it will be delightfully dressed up.
I'm very new here, but am reading that type of advice too. I am striving to read certain subscriptions all the way through every day, but realize I won't always be able to.
Looks like a terrific recipe! Read the whole thing, from headnote to endnote, hit the like button, too! And no F or Z, read line by line all the way through.
Love the sound (and careful reading) of this recipe. Have printed and will definitely try soon, thank you. I heavily audit the emails I receive. I read blogs like I read a book, if they don't hook me in the first paragraph or two, or in the case of books, the first 50 pages, I don't bother to skim. It's over. I loved yours from the first read, thank you again.
I used to get about 200 emails that I didn't need to read except for the heading. I have unsubscribed from them so now I only get what I want to read and a few junk mails. I enjoy reading your posts even if I don't have the energy to do much cooking. At 8o years old I just can't do what I used to do.
I understand and am so glad you are reading along, even if you're not cooking along!
I must be an anomaly because I read from start to finish, I don't skim, and I always read your Substack from top to bottom. This recipe sounds delicious so I'll have to give it a try maybe with some Persian rice and asparagus. And, since you asked, my dinner conundrum is that I live alone. I don't mind making a bit extra for one night and the next day but I don't want a lot of leftovers since I get bored with eating the same thing multiple times, and I don't want to resort to freezing a lot of leftovers. I can easily scale the salmon recipe. Of course, this doesn't apply to deserts. I don't mind making an entire desert since I bring most of it to my brother and sister-in-law's home so I don't eat it all. By the way, they love your recipes. It's also not always possible to buy a small amount of something that I don't eat regularly. For example, I hate to buy a whole onion when I only need maybe a quarter of an onion. I usually look for a shallot instead. I'm not overly fond of onions so I don't automatically add them to other recipes. The same thing goes for broccoli and cauliflower. Even if I can find them already cut up the amount is much more than I need. I can use a whole green pepper since I really like peppers and can use them in many different recipes. Anyway, if you can make suggestions for a single or double serving only with your savory recipes, that would be great.
Interesting! I will take your suggestion to heart.
Thank you.
I also live mostly live alone or sometimes with an elderly relative who eats 2 bites and says he is full...and will not eat anything sweet. No desserts for him. While I enjoy cooking, it's a whole lot more fun if others get to eat it. Lately, a few nights I just decided to have a bowl of Rice Krispie's with some sliced bananas, a little sugar, and milk. Hits the spot sometimes.
Sometimes I revel in cooking up some odd concoction just for myself, but when you are cooking for more than yourself and the others don't care, it's deflating. I get that. Your bowl of cereal with bananas, sugar and milk is the true taste of my childhood.
Calvin has the right idea
He knows it, too.
I like your style!
Right back atcha!
Eating salmon is good for your skin, which is why I eat more of it than almost any other fish. So every new recipe is a gift! xo
If Val Monroe says eat salmon for healthy skin, I'm doing it. And for those of you who don't yet subscribe to her brilliant newsletter, please do. It's affirming and, um, firming.
XOXOXOXO
Raising my hand because even though I do delete lots of emails, I always read yours! And I LOVE salmon, but ginger, no, not at all. (I know I'm an oddity). I still love your newsletter & make just about every other recipe!
Leave out the ginger! And some cumin, or lime zest, or something you like. It will still be delish. And thank you for the kind words!
I will try that! Thank you!
Yowza! I have everything I need in house except the salmon. I need to use up some yogurt and fresh ginger--this one is right on time.
Yum for the next dinner (not tonight as we're eating at the ballpark. . . which never serves salmon).
Not even salmon hot dogs at the ball park. And if they did, imagine how much they'd cost!
I have Garam Masala, I'll get the salmon
Yes! LMK what you think.
I appreciate having a recipe that sounds good enough I'd like to buy some salmon, simple enough that I can make, with portions that I can actually manage to finish myself, an almost unheard of feat when purchasing and reading cookbooks for a large urban library system. Thank you!
Thank you! That's what I'm aiming for!
Just to let you know, I always read your entire email. You are amongst the few whose emails receive my full attention. Because food and also because you are witty and fun and you actually say something.
Ohhhhh, that's made my day. Thank you.
Read the lot, always. Delete emails, rarely. Ignore is easier.
Ja, I'm like you.
Reading this is like receiving a beautiful present. Salmon is my favorite fish. I cook and serve it often. Mine has always been more or less plain. Now it will be delightfully dressed up.
Enjoy your well-dressed salmon! And thanks for the nice thoughts.
I'm very new here, but am reading that type of advice too. I am striving to read certain subscriptions all the way through every day, but realize I won't always be able to.
V. true.
😂🤣😂 Good read, thank you! Yes I read all the way through. 🤣😂🤣
A+ and my gratitude!
Looks like a terrific recipe! Read the whole thing, from headnote to endnote, hit the like button, too! And no F or Z, read line by line all the way through.
Bonus! Thank you!
Love the sound (and careful reading) of this recipe. Have printed and will definitely try soon, thank you. I heavily audit the emails I receive. I read blogs like I read a book, if they don't hook me in the first paragraph or two, or in the case of books, the first 50 pages, I don't bother to skim. It's over. I loved yours from the first read, thank you again.
And thank you!!