Since food is such a large part of my life...in a positive and negative way I might add; and I’m a collector of recipes, one of the projects I currently have on the go is a family cookbook. Meaning, I’m collecting recipes from both Wally’s & my family. I say collector, because in all honesty I’m not the best at it. I can prepare some pretty mean appetizers and present them nicely, but baking is like learning a foreign language, and day to day cooking bores me (only because I seem to make the same things over and over again).
For several months now I’ve been taking photos of food that I’ve prepared and this past weekend I took a photo and details of Mom’s recipe for Swiss Steak done in the pressure cooker. Now that’s a piece of kitchen equipment that scares the crap out of me! I remember her using it when I was young and hearing the swish of the pressure valve and thinking that thing will blow any minute. I actually think it did once! Anyway, Mom patiently gave me a lesson on this thing and offered to give me her old one stored in the garage, which by the way I did not go home with. When I think about operating that thing all I see is me standing in the middle of our kitchen looking up at the pretty white ceiling covered in beef bits...not a pretty sight. For now, I’ll remain safe, albeit boring.
Today is a “work day” plus my car goes in for a new windshield and we’re receiving delivery on our new washer & dryer. Ahhhhh, clean clothes. I’ve also got a few things that have to get off the back burner. Candice – your wedding album will get done – promise! Calendar – you will get done! Recipe book – you will get done! Final project for web design class – you will get done! Christmas Card – you will get finished and printed! I figure putting it out there will light the fire. Even a small ember will help!
Have a great hump day everyone!
For several months now I’ve been taking photos of food that I’ve prepared and this past weekend I took a photo and details of Mom’s recipe for Swiss Steak done in the pressure cooker. Now that’s a piece of kitchen equipment that scares the crap out of me! I remember her using it when I was young and hearing the swish of the pressure valve and thinking that thing will blow any minute. I actually think it did once! Anyway, Mom patiently gave me a lesson on this thing and offered to give me her old one stored in the garage, which by the way I did not go home with. When I think about operating that thing all I see is me standing in the middle of our kitchen looking up at the pretty white ceiling covered in beef bits...not a pretty sight. For now, I’ll remain safe, albeit boring.
Today is a “work day” plus my car goes in for a new windshield and we’re receiving delivery on our new washer & dryer. Ahhhhh, clean clothes. I’ve also got a few things that have to get off the back burner. Candice – your wedding album will get done – promise! Calendar – you will get done! Recipe book – you will get done! Final project for web design class – you will get done! Christmas Card – you will get finished and printed! I figure putting it out there will light the fire. Even a small ember will help!
Have a great hump day everyone!
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