Project Beer: Round 2

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Tonight's beer recipe was cod fillets poached in hefeweizen with lemon, allspice, red chile, and coriander. It was good, but not so magical that I think I'll make the exact recipe again.

However, the roasted leeks that I served with the fish were definite winners. Although, I think the recipe must be assuming larger leeks or less hungry people than we had available: I used 6 (admittedly smallish) leeks, and the two of us polished them off.

Another welcome discovery: The smoke alarm in the kitchen has a "shut up, I'm cooking" switch that will stop it from going off for 5 minutes after you press the button. I have always wanted one of these!

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I am currently making a chicken stock using the bones of a roasted chicken and a trip to El Pollo Loco, half a bottle of Winter Bock, the skins of an onion and a couple of carrots, and assorted spices.

I love stock as a means to use up perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste.