Wednesday, March 2, 2011

spice-in' things up.

As you know I am a task oriented person, I make lists to stay organized as well as to make sure those things get executed. If something just so happens to not make it on the list then unfortunately it is put on the back burner- not because I want it to- that’s how I am. I have lists miles long in my mind, yes, it is exhausting at times- I’m just weird like that. I say all that to say that I have a list (ah, bet you didn’t know that to be true) of things that I want to accomplish in 2011- different lists for different things.

For instance and more specifically, I LOVE to cook- really I do…that was one of my many aspirations when I was a child. I wanted to be a chef. I love to watch all the cooking shows- get inspiration and recipes. But what is so darn frustrating about me is- as much as I want to be this award winning chef, I have no, ah- what’s the word I’m looking for…eh, creativity in the kitchen?…is that right?!? I don’t think so, but I'm sure that you get my point. I find myself getting stuck in the same ole’ same ole’ (bleh) and honestly I’m a pretty darn good cook I just don’t practice on those skills. We are working harder at eating at home and I am adjusting my routine/schedule better (another thing on my list) to make the most of the time I have. I think that I am so overrun with other things that I am scared to take or make the time that I need to for the kitchen, but I'm working on it! Not only that but I desperately need some inspiration in the kitchen…I want to try making new things, delicious things. I recently watched Julie & Julia: I loved it. I just LOVE the whole idea of working your way thru a cook book- challenging yourself to do what you haven’t done before, learning to love something new so much and in turn discovering new things about yourself- discovering something hidden within. I saw something in her that feels very similar to that “something” in me. When I do have a fling with the kitchen I find myself cooking these huge five course meals fit for an army- which, HELLO, gets pretty expensive. I am in search of some good eats, on a budget and for (at the most) four people- does this exist?!? and did I mention that I loathe leftovers- we just wont eat them and what a waste of good food and money!

My passion in the kitchen is desserts- more especially cupcakes- I LOVE CUPCAKES! Cupcakes make me happy, silly- maybe! But there is just something about a cupcake that glistens with happiness. I want to try any an all recipes- and trust me when I say that the recipes are piling up!! However, in our recent journey for “skinny-ness” how in good consciousness can I make “a cupcake a day?!?” lol. The husband has already put the quietus on my mission to do so, although, encouraging me everyday to open a “cupcake boutique!” (Oh, how I would love to!!) I can see the design in my head as I write. Honestly, though, how is a girl to ever open up a cupcake boutique without everyday practice and experience, geez. My most favorite part of making a cupcake is the icing on the top, decorating each cupcake with a different style of icing: love. I know, I know I must refrain from doing so (insert frowny face here). HOWEVER, as soon as he gives me the ok to dive in (maybe at least once every now and then *hint…hint, love*) I will be sure to share with you my “happiness.”

For now, I want to extend that excitement and happiness I find when making cupcakes into other parts of my kitchen. I love to try new things, new recipes- they excite me greatly. I love a good challenge- and although I may become nervous at the thoughts of doing something I have never done- I itch with the desire to conquer. I am steadily searching the internet, food blogs, anything and everything for inspiration. I want to create in my kitchen.

Hello, lovely addition to my house that sadly rarely gets used, however, I love you none the less. I really want to re-acquaint myself with you, renew our sweet love and passion for each other- I truly do desire you. I want to know more about you and discover more about me in our process of our rekindling. Lets become the best of friends, ok?!?
Yours Truly...
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