The first thing to blame for my foodie ways is Ross...then Warren. When Warren and I started dating he was living in Bedford (in between Dallas/FW) and I was living with Michelle. When I would visit him he wanted to cook our meals. I was quite impressed and really excited that he liked to cook. Well let me tell you...I learned so much from those few weekends there. Don't put a hot pot under running water (warps pans), use sharp knives, and don't always cook on high are just to name a few. WOW, what a difference. So then my passion for learning grew. Warren and I actually learned a lot about each other in the kitchen...lots of funny quirks that we have.
Fast forward to our first few months of marriage (well we didn't have to fast forward too much I know) and we have a our big screen TV. Warren then introduced me to Food Network. I was hooked...or I should say now addicted. I thought it was so neat that people had such a passion for something that started to make sense to me. When you have family over the kicthen is the one place that everyone congregates to and feels comfortable. I love that! And then having delicous food on topt of that, awesome. I always loved good food but learning how to cook made me appreciate a few more things...the ingredients mother earth provides to nourish our bodies and the talent that people have on knowing how to make so many wonderful flavors come together perfectly.
We would watch anyone and everyone on FN, didn't matter as long as the food looked good. Then I sarted to feel connected with one host/chef, Giada De Laurentiis. Not only is she not bad to look at (which is understatement) but I loved her easy cooking and way that she grabbed my attention talking about food and how it brought family together. She got Warren's attention but her choice of clothing, but I am no one to judge, you got it, flaunt it!
Then I started to notice she had a gorgeous kitchen and dinnerware. Since my cooking addiction started with kitchen gadgets of course I was mesmorized by this woman. I have sense purchased 2 of her 4 cookbooks, made lots of her recipes and purchased a lot of the items she uses on her shows. I love her taste! Right up my (I should say "our" but who are we kidding) alley.
I record almost all of her shows and watch a few of them numerous times. She makes me feel relaxed and gives me confidence in the kitchen. I almost feel like shes an older sister.
Anyhow, my obsession over cooking has gotten out of hand sometimes but always wanting to make everything fresh and from scratch when I can. This is when my health side kicks in. It is pricey to eat healthier but I consider it an investment to your body since you are stuck with it your whole life. We have been trying to eat "cleaner" and lighter. We are also trying to lead by example for Sebastian. I make most of his food, thanks so C-mom's mothers day gift. I haven't had a chance to workout since dropping my baby weight but I have noticed that my celulite has been deminishing (not entirely as I think that is impossible, for me at least) since eating healthier and cleaner. So while this is all great, it is time consuming. So much so that I don't have time to take in another hobby. But hey, at least my hobby feeds mouths. :)
As for some other foodies, the Julie and Julia story has inspired me somewhat. Not to do what Julie did because that would just be suicide with a soon-to-be one year old. I will be trying to blog about certain recipes that I make and write about my crazy antics of trying to make stuff from scratch. I have list...I should post that on here and cross them off as I go...thanks Tabatha for giving me that idea. If you can put up with my random ramblings stay tuned!
I know everyone checks out our blog to see pics of Sebastian and since I have a hard time loading them up at night and can't post pics on my lunch break this is just how it will be sometimes. BUT, you can check out our sweet Layne's blog for awesome videos and pics of Sebastian...she is defenitely in the running for Aunt of the year! ;) http://chrisandlaynechilds.blogspot.com
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I am so excited you have found a hobby you can be passionate about! And I'm looking forward to reading all about your recipes! By the way, I think you could give Giada a run for her money both in the kitchen and the looks department. ;)
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