Embarassable Craving

Why is it that sometimes we crave something, that was never any good? This is where I find myself this morning. For me, this is that whole idea of a comfort food. Not that it's really that comforting to think of a time in college when you never sleep and wake up at about noon for breakfast. The worst part about it all is that somehow, I feel I have re-entered this era. However, I am missing those friends of mine that would be on the same schedule as me and also want to make the Sunday trip to Monterray's. Sadly, these were the days before digital cameras. At least, for me they were. I might try to copy in an old photo, but I will have to do it later (meaning, it probably wont't happen) as I am at work. What's that you ask, "Do I know it's a national holiday, and above all, Labor day?". Yes, I know, I think that might be part of the problem.

The sad thing about all of this is that their food was never so great, but man was it cheap. That, and the fact that it was oh about a mile outside of the campus gate made it a place of constant frequenting. The only thing silly about it was that we would practically roll out of bed and go there, yet there was always someone there you knew, so you often would find yourself in that embarrassing situation of should I go say, "hi"/I'm embarassed because I'm still wearing the shirt I slept in.

Today, in remembrance of those times, I will be searching for some soggy pintos, a tortilla, lame red sauce, and the hardest I think might be that creamy white flavorless cheese. Mmm, ... I can almost taste it.

Searching for an Amazing Yeastless Pizza Dough Recipe

QUICK AND EASY PIZZA DOUGH

2 1/2 c. flour
2 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
3/4 - 1 c. water

Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add 3/4 cup water and oil. Stir with fork until blended and forms a soft ball. If dough is too stiff, add more water, a tablespoon at a time. It should be soft, but not sticky. Knead about 3 minutes on lightly floured surface until smooth.















Don't get too excited. I lifted this recipe from Cooks.com, and found it to be less than amazing. Quick and easy yes, but light and refreshing, not so much. sAlthough, this recipe will work if you're in dire need of some dough, but I've made pizzas on all sorts of weird bread-products, and this was not one of the best. It's just really thick. I tried to spread it as thin as possible, but I still found it to be quite bready in taste. Not bad, but I'm thinking it could be improved. I just don't know how.

What I'm looking for is a pizza dough recipe that doesn't require yeast. Now, maybe it is impossible to find a good recipe for pizza dough that doesn't require yeast. However, I feel that to be an incorrect assumption. After trying this one though, maybe it is a correct assessment.

My thought was this, who doesn't like pizza and want it in an easy pinch, without paying or waiting for delivery? I find myself in this situation quite often. I also seem to have most things on stock for an easy pizza. That is, minus the yeast. As I don't have a bread-maker or an addiction to brewing my own beer, it's just not something I would normally pick up at the store.
Being a yeast novice, maybe I shouldn't be scared. Maybe it could keep in the fridge. However, this item has still never made it into my basket. My question is this- is yeast easy, and is this the answer I am looking for or does someone, anyone please!, have a recipe for a good pizza dough that doesn't require such a specialized ingredient?

Thanks for listening,
-A

Update on Tropical Storm Ernesto

Okay, okay, I know, everyone was greatly concerned about tropical storm Ernesto. I mean, why wouldn't you be; it made National News. I am sorry I took so long to update, but I just recieved the pictures. I hope it's nothing too upsetting for anyone. The picture was taken in my parents yard in Florida. They told me to not get too upset, that they would "be OK".

And please, do not look below if you do not think you can handle such devastating images















It's a good thing the story made National coverage.

You know, we have cold rain here in Boulder just now. It's supposed to be very strange this time of year.