Originally Posted by
deniah
i enjoy anything laborious and/or time-consuming... from the longggg simmering of pasta sauces like Ragu, stews like Bourguignon, multi-hour onion soup (a la Keller), home-made pasta, smoked pork ribs (6hr) or beef brisket (12-18 hrs).
Its peaceful and relaxing to occupy ones mind with a process like that
I enjoy cooking long-simmering soups and stews, too.
Their fragrances fill the house and they are so comforting on a cold winter day.