Tuesday, January 18, 2011

inspiring food...

So those who know me well, know very well that the kitchen is one of the last places I like to spend my time, there is just no joy there for me!
However, the simple fact is I am a mama with 3 hungry boys and a 'foodie' husband (thank goodness for him, weekend dining at home is usually quite spectacular), and so I am bound to spend a little time in the kitchen, it's my job, it's just the way it is...
It takes a lot to inspire this little lady when it comes to food, and these treasures are going to be my bibles this year.  I purchased Apples for Jam a couple of years ago, purely because I was in love with the cover, and it really is the only book that has ever inspired me.  Good wholesome family cooking.  Lola Berry's book is cover to cover goodness & one pot, slow cooking is a winner not only for it's easy, hearty dishes but because cleaning up means washing one pot! I'm actually a little excited...

15 comments:

  1. You have to garner kitchen inspiration anywhere you can find it !

    What a great selection you have.

    Can't go past a slow cooker, the rice puddings cooked in them are awesome :)

    Have been coveting that Apple for Jam book for a while, might be my next indulgence I think.

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  2. I actually love cooking but the everynight dinner thing I hate....with a passion! So boring and so much pressure to cook for everyone and please them all. My plan this year is for more interesting meals and when I can get my hands on the Jamie Oliver 30 minute meals book I'm hoping that will help.
    The girls and I are doing some baking today, now thats my kind of cooking.

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  3. LOL - I think 2011 is the year of Food - A friend and I have just started up a healthy eating and cooking blog - It is fun tryingto come up with meals that the family will like but will also help me to drop some KG's - I suppose part of the problem is that I need to simply eat less - LOL Have fun with your books.

    Hugs - Fee X

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  4. good luck - btw, the Jamie Oliver 30 minute meals is great! Stuff you would actually cook with ingredients that you can actually buy.

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  5. i heart apples for jam! if i were to have a dream cookbook that would be it.
    hope you get inspired. I am not big on cooking meals as the chef in our family makes 95% of them but you know I love to bake.

    wish you were closer & I'd definitely try to get you to LOVE your kitchen.

    goodluck Mel ♥

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  6. I have seen the Apples for Jam book in the library, I may have to check it out first before buying it.
    I love to cook but love to bake even more. This year I want to try a new recipe at least once a week.
    Enjoy :)

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  7. The kitchen isn't my favourite place to be either, but my family has to eat. I need some cookbook inspiration just like you!

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  8. Oh, great, Mel - I've been wondering what 'Apples for Jam' is like. You're right -the photography is just divine. Yet another book to check out with Booko! J x

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  9. I haven't seen 'Apples for Jam' before ... it looks and sounds lovely.
    I don't like cooking savoury meals, but I love making anything sweet.

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  10. I adore apples for jam ... i am also loving your new blog name!

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  11. Me no like cooking, no inspiration or inclination, so feeding 4 growing children is a challenge with my husband away for 2 more years, he's our cook, he cooks with flavour, taste & interest. We hungry. That said i did by Poh's Cookbook today, it's GORGEOUS, so pretty & quirky, just like her. I'm getting inspired, love Posie

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  12. Hmmm I need to keep myself out of the kitchen but these books have intrigued me :)

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  13. Not having eaten much food this week due to illness I am now OBSESSED with food! Thanks for your message Mel and by the way, love the new blog name! X

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  14. Those look like great books! I generally like to cook, so does my Mr. Lately though, I think I'm a little burnt out on it and uninspired. Perhaps a new cookbook is in order!

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  15. it hard for me to get inspired in the kitchen too, but apples for jam is my favorite cookbook ever, it gets me into the emotional side of cooking for a family.

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