Thursday, September 3, 2009

Friday Food

I said last week that I was going to stop my other 2 blogs and just write this one...
and quite frankly, I haven't touched my other two in a long time... but I feel there is still some valuable information on them, and they keep getting hits... so someone thinks it's valuable...
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So, I'm gonna make good on the promise.
I wanted to slurp the other blogs on here, or even just cut and paste some of the better topics... but it won't let me cut and paste on blogger... why is that???
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Anyway... those of you that know me...know that I am a caterer, Pampered Chef Consultant and
an all around foodie...
Although I've never been classically trained in Culinary school, I know my way around
the kitchen and all it's tools. My Mama and Papa are AWESOME cooks...
and my Aunts on both sides can cook CIRCLES around ANY Food Network chef... hands down.
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I have a definite philosophy about cooking...
and it's this...
IT DOESN'T HAVE TO TAKE FOREVER TO MAKE A GREAT MEAL!
It just doesn't.
All you need is the will to learn some short cuts and to carve out some time once a week to do some prep... and you will be AMAZED what you can whip up for your family.
I am also a BIG believer in Cook Once, eat TWICE!
Are you ready to learn?
Are you ready for a series on this here blog?
I need a name for it.
I'll be posting on Fridays... so let's play with the F's... shall we?
Fantastic Food Friday?
Family Friendly Food Friday?
Fun Food Friday?
Help me!
I need a series name!
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Okay... this week's homework is to ORGANIZE YOUR DRAWERS...
and put all in one place these items...
2 large bowls
1 whisk
measuring cups
can opener
wooden spoons
1 large knife
1 paring knife
cutting board
1 stock pot
1 frying pan
DON'T WORRY IF YOU DON'T HAVE ALL THOSE THINGS! Just comment on alternatives and I'll respond quickly!
The key is to have them ALL IN ONE PLACE, WHERE YOU CAN FIND THEM EASILY...
perhaps a basket in the pantry? or a drawer in the kitchen?
or in one area of your cabinets?
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For me... gathering the ingredients and utensils is what I find overwhelming.
I have learned that having my most used items all in one place, makes me much more
willing to cook.
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Ohhh I am sooo excited!
Okay... more tomorrow...
Get organized!!!

7 comments:

  1. WHO DOESN'T have all those things???? haha! You left out two staples: PC chopper and Microplaner, my personal favs!

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  2. (Whatever you call it, I'll read it-)
    I am excited to learn some cooking tips-I have said many times, I am not the cook here, but my husband is-
    I like your idea of having everything together...that is the step that stresses me out-between breaking to catch a run away dog, or answering a question for the kids, or answering the phone-that step can take an hour...

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  3. My name is Wendy and I'm a cooking disaster. Thank you for any help you can offer. For example. Let's start with how big is a stock pot and how small is a paring knife?

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  4. You left off microwave and take out menu ;)

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  5. That's a great idea! As much as I love to cook and have entered and won many contests, the thought of doing a foodie post is a bit daunting. I'll be sure to follow along!

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  6. I shall be following Saundra - its a great idea. Congrats!

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  7. Getting caught up on my blog reading. Happy Saturday!

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