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Is This Dangerous?

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The First Wok Creation!

Got around to trying out the new wok last night. Along with the new silicone spatula that I picked up at the same time. Both were a huge success. Great heat transfer to the wok so yes, it works really well with induction. The spatula has a slightly rounded front edge. The shape just about matches the contour of the wok, so it’s perfect for rounding up the errant little bits trying to climb the walls & escape. Unfortunately, with the softer silicone material, you lose the sound effects of the spatula beating the crap out of the wok! Small price to pay for everything else being so good though. The stainless steel isn’t coated with a non-stick surface, but nothing stuck to it. And my first stir-fry was mouth-wateringly, unbelievably, ridiculously delicious!

But … was it safe?

I don’t think I’ve ever eaten that much, nor that variety, of vegetable, all at one sitting, before. Ever!

I must have had more than a dozen different veggies in there. And I just now noticed the pic, it’s amazing that none of them were red or orange, eh! I did add some shrimp but, otherwise, this is almost vegetarian eating, isn’t it?

I don’t know what’s going on here. This shift towards veggies is unnerving me a bit!?! 😜

And …

Is it even safe to eat that much vegetable matter all at once!?! 🤪😂

Wok Me!

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Wok Me!

My wok arrived. And 3 days ahead of schedule! Guess the supply chain is adjusting to the pandemic. Knew I shoulda bought the Amazon stock! Yes, I feel guilty that I didn’t shop locally but they didn’t have a model I wanted so I went to the online gorilla.

Still worried that it might not work on my induction stove, I immediately stuck it on the stove top & fired up the burner on max boost. While I waited for it, I grabbed the manual & one of the first things I read is to not put it on high heat with nothing in it. Oops!

Fortunately, I caught it while it was still cold. Disaster averted. I know the carbon steel ones are the more authentic choice but I always let those go rusty when I go off wok cooking for a bit, so stainless steel is the (lazier!) way to go for me.

Buying online can be hazardous. A picture is worth a thousand words though they can, sometimes, be totally misleading. Not this time; this wok is a great size. I get very enthusiastic while wokking, so having a high & wide vessel keeps most of the food in the wok. And I can cook lots of stuff all at once. I like the size. But what’s the lid for? Stopping the moisture from escaping just makes everything taste boiled, no? Can you steam wontons or dumplings in it?

It’s so long since I got rid of my last wok that I can’t remember what my favourite wok dishes were. It’s like starting out on a whole new adventure. I do remember that it was one way for me to eat veggies. Cover anything in oil or fat & its appeal goes way up.

Now that I’ve got it, I really have no excuse to avoid eating a little better through what’s left of this month. Might be time to risk a trip to the supermarket.

If you’ve got any good recipe ideas, please send ’em my way.

Hope you, & all those you care about, are making it though the pandemic & its restrictions okay. Stay safe out there.

Results … Month #24 & Canada Day!

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Snap!

Exactly the same as last month but, given how things have been going during the COVID lockdown, that’s a good thing! First month during the pandemic that I haven’t gained 10 lbs!

But what does that mean?

No clue. But who cares? I’ll take it!

I did, however, order a wok online. No clue what’s going on with that either. I’m just trusting my subconscious is doing the right thing. Or it’s just my shopaholic gene cutting in! Regardless, I’m hoping it’ll inspire me to do something better in July. Though I’ve had “induction ready” products not work on my stove before too! Fingers crossed this will work & I’ll be wokking & rolling this new month.

And that’s enough of that nonsense for today, because today is Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day to all! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Tried to catch it at sunrise but the fog didn’t lift in time. Canadian weather, eh! LOL