February Chowder

      On Sunday I made my last Shellfish dish for the month of February. (Yes only three this month--seafood is just too pricey for this poor cook.) I made a creamy, seafood chowder with lobster, alaskan cod and curry. It was the day after my 21st birthday so I had a fun time picking out a bottle of sherry for the chowder and paying for it myself. (yay!)
       My roommates all said they were skeptical of the yellow chowder, so I made dinner rolls to balance out the strangeness of it. When I served it they each took measly little portions. But ended up surprised and the pot was soon empty.
       I also enjoyed cooking with my new Dutch Oven which was a birthday gift from Diane. (The elderly woman I am a caregiver for.)
       All in all it was a blast!

Really having fun with the dutch oven.

 

Working with a LOBSTER tail for the first time!

We garnished the chowder with chives, and salt, and pepper. (Obviously)