Rosemary Braised Potatoes; A Picture is Worth 1000 Words....or maybe not...

One of the interesting things about being a traveling blogger is seeing how my (and your) blogs look on other people's computers.

For example: on my computer, all of my photos look absolutely lovely: perfect colors, clear and tantalizing.  (As, of course, do all of yours!)

On my s-i-l's computer they look too intense, dark, and almost, well, goth.

On my sis's computer they look pale, pastel and a bit washed out.

I know there's a logical explanation: it's how they have their monitors set up.  But it does make me want to run around to everyone I know (and don't know) and demand to look at my blog on their computer.

It makes me wonder how my photos are perceived by the rest of the blogosphere....

It has nothing to do with the browser: IE; Firefox; Netscape.  It has everything to do with the settings.

The geek in me wants to lecture all of you who do not view my (and other's) photos in all their glory, to synchronize your monitor with mine.

Mine is, obviously, correct.

I want to help you see the light.

Since I can't do that, I'll just write about these wonderful potatoes....

They're supposed to be a lovely reddish-orange in color: not too dark; not to pale....

Just so you know....

One of the few things that is growing in my herb garden this time of year is rosemary.  This pungent herb has been used for millennium as a natural medicine and long been considered a memory enhancer.  It is most often paired with lamb and pork but also goes wonderfully well with potatoes.

This simple, flavorful (and pretty) dish is my submission for this Weekend Herb Blogging, the fantastic event founded by Kalyn, of Kalyn's Kitchen, and being hosted by the lovely Lia, of Swirling Notions.  Visit her blog on Monday for all of the wonderful recipes!

Rosemary Braised Potatoes

14 oz  potatoes, sliced 1/4"
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs rosemary
1/2 cup white wine
1 tbs tomato paste
1/4 chicken stock

In a medium saucepan, sauté potatoes and garlic in olive oil until golden.  Add wine and simmer, uncovered.
When the wine is almost absorbed, mix the stock and tomato together and stir in. Simmer until thick and potatoes are tender.

And if you never have: go, play with your monitor settings.  It's fun!  Be brave!

Just remember: if you totally screw it up, it's not my fault!

Comments

[Susan from Food Blogga]

Rosemary potatoes are one of my ultimate comfort foods. I haven't made them in so long, so thanks for the delicious reminder.

[Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)]

The first time I realized that my blog might not look exactly the same to everyone else as it looks to me was when I was sitting in a friend's office, having coffee, and she pulled up my blog on her computer and I gasped -- the colors were absolutely day-glo on her monitor, and the whole thing looked like a summer carnival. I didn't make any changes on my blog, but I'm more aware now that what I see isn't always what you get.

[Simona]

Developing web pages for different browsers on different operating systems is not fun. And then, as you said, there are settings. I'd much rather cook, really. Rosemary and potatoes are simply a perfect pair.

[Colleen]

Your pictures and potatoes look divine. And speaking of herbs, I have a large rosemary bush in my front yard. It gives off a very nice smell! Sometimes i rub my hands on it just because...

[katie]

Susan, I've always roasted them on the grill with rosemary; but this is a keeper for winter...

Lydia, it's a shock, isn't it? I've always looked at the 'pages' before; this time I was paying more attention to the photos.

Simona, you are so right! I am always flipping between browsers to get a 'line' (or whatever) in the right place.

Colleen, they smell so good - it's even worth it to weed around them (almost)

[Kalyn]

I think rosemary and potatoes are perfect together. The potaoes are "a lovely reddish-orange in color: not too dark; not to pale...." on my computer, so obviously my settings are perfect! (Joke!) I do get shocked when I see my photos sometimes on other computers, but I check my pictures often at school (where I can't control any of the settings) and also on my laptop and my dad's computer so I'm trying to keep an eye on it.

[Zoomie]

Your food always looks terrific on my computer! I'll have to check my blog out on different ones to see how it looks...

[Betty C.]

Rosemary is one of my favorite things. I had some growing for a few years and then it mysteriously died. It's hard to find in any form other than dried here in Aveyron. I miss it...

[Shayne]

well the potatoes are a yeallowish color for me, not quite red- orange but they still look good. My food photos looks like the food I put in my mouth so now I am wondering how it is looking out there for others.

[Lynn]

Rosemary is a memory enhancer? That's good to know. I'll have to go pick...what was it I was going to do?

[gattina]

I think my pc monitor setting is similar to your sis-in-law's. My photos look "bruise" when I view them in my husband's pc.

[Deb]

Potatoes and rosemary are a match made in heaven. I do believe they are the perfect pair for potatoes that are grilled, roasted in the oven and I have even chopped rosemary up and added to mashed potatoes!
I like your blue dish, if it is blue:)

[swirlingnotions]

Your photos are always beautiful to me, Katie :-).

[Katie]

Kalyn, this has been an 'eye-opening' experience. I went to the public library today and used their's too!

Thanks, Zoomie, we must 'think' alike ;-))

Betty, there was a really old bush here when we moved in the mysteriously died, too. Thankfully, the one I planted is doing fine.

Shayne, it's been interesting - and quite a learning experience. I'm just not quite sure what to do next...

Lynn, it really is excellent... I had some... now, where was I?

Gattina, it's a challenge.....

Deb, it IS blue! And, yes, rosemary is meant for potatoes!

Awwww, thanks, Lia

[Gilli]

Katie
I mus go into work and have a look at my blog there. Like you my photos look good on this one here at home. I like the look of those potatoes...fits my current eating regime

NIce with a duck breast perhaps
Cheers

[A scientist in the kitchen]

Hi Katie, looks like a winner of a dish here. I really enjoy reading your stories and recipes :)

[núria]

I'm one of the pale pastel and a bit washed out ones, ha, ha, ha. Well, not me, your page! Now some more data: the potatoes are strong yellow. My contrast and shine are up to 80... now you know.

Great potatoes, by the way♥

[MyKitchenInHalfCups]

I'm always happy for the rosemary in my winter garden. And yes it is wonderful with potatoes all year.

[Katie]

Gilli, wonderful with a duck breast...flaming duck breasts....hmmmmmm

Thank you, thank you, Scientist!

Nuria, this has been a most confusing and educational experience. I spent an hour in the library looking on their computers....even more confused now!

Tanna, Thank you for reminding me: winter garden; moles; must call taupe killer in the am....

[Christine]

Your potatoes are a beautiful yellowish-orange on my screen. Can't see the red. But the photo is beautiful anyway and the recipe is wonderful!

[katie]

Christine, the colors will forever remain a mystery to me. I decided all I can do is try...

[Jeanne]

Rosemary potatoes are the BEST! And I also wonder about how my photos display on other people's machines. Just changing the angle of my screen at home when I'm editing, let alone the settings, makes the difference between too dark and too washed-out so heaven knows what other people see...