I was all about being domestic this past week. I got this baking/cooking bug that I just couldn't shake. I made homemade pumpkin pancakes, clam chowder from scratch, 3 dozen molasses cookies, a lemon jello yellow cake and homemade tomato sauce for penne pasta. We ate like kings around here.
I love to cook but I particularly love to bake. It's a blessing and a curse all wrapped up into one because the things I like to bake usually consist of lots of butter and lots of sugar; hence the reason I'm not a size zero. But I am totally fine with that because it is all so freaking delicious!
My goal is not to be the next Julia Child or Martha Stewart. It's just to have fun and hope people (mostly Jeremiah and the boys) love it too. Luckily for me Jeremiah is a really gracious and truthful guinea pig. He will taste test and tell me if he thinks there is something missing or if I need to add something. Like with the pasta sauce; I got a little carried away with the cayenne so when he mentioned it had a bit too much kick I was able to remedy it with some cream and a dash of sugar. He also is very quick to compliment me. I think one of the best compliments is when someone raves about my food. Isn't there some quote about "the fastest way to a man's heart is through his stomach"? So, I know I have done well if they're going back for seconds!
Cooking/baking is relaxing to me. I find great enjoyment in the kitchen; something about it is so refreshing and inspiring. Jeremiah is also a great cook. Specifically, Stir-frys and hearty meat dishes. I'm hoping that the boys get the itch and are able to make their way around the kitchen when they are older. Fynn already wants to help every time I'm experimenting in the kitchen. It's really quite cute. Nothing wrong with a man (boy) in an apron. I'll take someone cooking for me all day long.
Next on my "need to try" recipes list: Pad Thai, Apple Butter and Beef Stroganoff. And maybe even a Sangria for bookclub I'm hosting later this month.
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