September 2006 assessment

Darn it, didn't write up the rest of the September meals. Oh well, they get counted towards October.

Number of recipes made this month: 17

Assessment by book:

• How to Eat - last month at 80, this month at 85 (5 recipes)
  
• Domestic Goddess - last month at 9, this month at 10 (1 recipe)
  
• Forever Summer - last month at 4, remaining at 4. While I am tempted by the recent blue skies, I am still saving this book for another month or two.
  
• Feast - last month at 32, this month at 41 (9 recipes)
  
• Nigella Bites - last month at 16, this month at 18 (2 recipes)

Size of repertoire: From 88 to 97 repeatable recipes. In fact, #147 has already been repeated several times since.

Cost: $88. Not cooking helps save money!

New toys: Nil. Can you believe our hotel was close to some kitchenware shops in Hong Kong, yet I showed little interest in even browsing? I must have been really sick!

Cooking skills/experiences: Biscuit decorating. Can you tell?

New ingredients: Black sapote. Puy lentils

The best photo: I like the cookies picture. #142.

Best savoury dish: Vietnamese coleslaw.

Best sweet dish: Buttered apples.

Ha, now I can write-up a head start on October. Unfortunately this will be another month for slim pickings, given planned work travels at the end of month.