My New Kicks

So, now that I'm a stay-at-home Mom, my days consist of washing laundry, folding laundry, changing diapers, running all over town, and menu planning at Chez Moore (that's my house if you didn't catch my French). I wish that I could report a more glamorous lifestyle, but I fear that would be more exhausting!

So lately, I've gotten on a Rachael Ray & Pinterest kick. I've discovered so many wonderful recipes and fun things to do with my kids. We actually started this back in the summer, but it's gone full swing at our house. My biggest obsession has been with food. Not only am I looking to feed my family well, I'm also looking for recipes that don't require a lot of time in the kitchen! I actually love cooking...it's the cleaning part that I don't like! All of the recipes that I have tried have been winners around the dinner table....and I even have made a couple of dishes that were "creations" of my own. No complaints! Just silence...which means everyone is eating! When I say everyone....yes, I mean the baby, too! Izaak has become curious about food and even fusses at me when he's not getting any! Of course, he can't sample the fine foods we have to offer, so I decided to make him his own. Once you know you're expecting, there comes a list about a mile long of things you will need, things to look forward to...yeah...and well...buying baby food wasn't one of them! I figure the little squirt can eat whats in my kitchen! Since I keep my freezer stocked with frozen veggies, I figured I'd dust off the old blender and purée me some baby food! Green beans were the first thing I saw, so I went with that. The green "mush" wasn't a hit with the girls (No....they didn't eat it...they were just grossed out by it!), but Izaak gave it a whirl......and he liked it! My crowning moment of the day! By the look of things, I'll be asking for food processor for Christmas!