New Cookbook

I'm checking out this new cookbook. I'm looking it over to see if it's worth keeping. Isn't it pretty? And it's huge, too.

I Love Cookbooks

Recently, I have taken an honest-to-goodness, really real interest in cooking and, in the process, have started a collection of cookbooks. I own a good number of them but the more expensive ones I borrow from the library and return much, much later than your average borrow time. I can pour over them for hours. Here is my latest borrow. I would love to get my kids (specifically, my daughter) to try new foods. Her diet consists of milk, cheese, macaroni and cheese, more cheese, cereal, cheese and pancakes. Oh, and cheese! Maybe pasta with meat sauce when there's a full moon but really that is the extent of her diet. I would love to be able to cook up new and exciting meals for her to enjoy and nourish her. I know that children can be picky but this just seems unreal to me. I plan to get her to eat more things. I'm thinking that starting in the new year one of my major goals will be to introduce her to better food. I think it's really, really important.

Cookies on a Rainy Day

I made these today. The weather is awfully glum so it's perfect for comfort foods. They were delicious. Mmmmm!

Getting Back on Track

I'm trying to get back on track lately. I've been busy with the kids and their after school activities and by the time I get around to going online and updating I'm too tired and have no thoughts left to write about. I hope to be a little more enthusiastic about this as the week progresses. I've also been feeling a bit dysphoric. Just not myself. My thyroid has the tendency to mess with me in the worst way. Sometimes its pain all over and other times it's fatigue that leaves me not wanting to do anything. I'm trying to go gluten free again but it hasn't been the easiest task. When I do start, I usually end up hungry and anxious, but I guess I have to give it more time. The thing is that I also enjoy cooking new meals and I'd hate to miss out on a new dish. I have to make the sacrifice, though. I need to feel better.

Good Food

I made this today. My son watches The Food Network with me and requested this meal after he saw Giada making it. It's a balsamic barbeque chicken recipe and it is delicious. I made some mashed potatoes and some steamed broccoli to go with it and it made for a very good meal. Mmmmm!

recipe

I Find Peace

I watch the Food Network religiously. It's the first channel I turn to when I turn the television on. I love Giada and Ina and Bobby Flay the most but I can certainly watch and enjoy The Neelys and Guy's Big Bite without a problem. Who don't I like on the Food Network? What's the name of that heavy set girl who laughs at her own jokes with the wig on and extra wide load from the waist down? Ah, yes! Sonny! Blech! I have tried to watch and she just keeps laughing and talking to God knows who. Giada and Ina and Bobby--they speak to me. And they tell me how to prepare and cook the food and what extra utensils I should have. Not Sonny--she's speaking and I'm just not feeling her. What is it about her that just doesn't register with me? I apologize to all those who like her. I promise I've tried; I can't!

Now, like I was saying before Sonny took over my mind, I find peace and relaxation watching the Food Network. I dvr the episodes and can spend an entire afternoon watching episode after episode and feeling completely zen. I enjoy the beautiful colors of Giada's kitchen and I covet Ina's kitchen and home in the Hamptons. One day I say--One Day!