Tuesday, August 17, 2010

I'm always impressed by all of you "planners" out there. I've tried on numerous occasions to plan out each nights menu for the week and make ONE trip to the grocery store...but I've come to realize (and actually embrace!) that that will never be feasible for me! I cook based on my mood, based on what kind of yummy finds I get at Pepper Place, on what Whole Foods has on sale, and on what I pull out of my stack of recipes that morning. Planning seems to stifle my creativity. That's going to be my excuse anyway(:  Today, however, I have impressed myself. I bought a whole chicken yesterday decided to go ahead and throw it together at 8:30am...it's a great feeling knowing all I have to do is pop it in the oven and make some salad dressing for my fresh organic greens and heirloom tomatoes and wa-la! Dinner is served!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/perfect-roast-chicken-recipe/index.html