NOT COMPLAINING....but where do we store all these culinary gadgets?

Trying to find space to store all the magic tools of the trade has been a challenge...

Endless boxes...brimming with cooking treasures....still to be unpacked.

I'm sure eventually we'll find a home for every important piece...

(so far they have all been important)...

I think we now have 7 or 8 wisks combined...I thought that should be plenty until I saw the Chef's big smile as he spotted a new one calling his name in the last cooking store ...

I have so much to learn!

smiling...Kathy and the Chef.

Remembering and dreaming...

Dreams DO come true...

Dreaming and planning our way through January...

Hugs,

Kathy and the chef...

The FUN Factor...

We've been doing a lot of baking lately ...everyone has something they want to try.
a few of my Christmas "Carb-queens..."...

Start them early!!!!....Granson Garrett's school project ...with a little help from his Dad.

A morning without the Chef's scones....well....might as well just go back to bed.

One of the greatest transformations involving old Bananas...black bananas...should I just throw these bananas out, bananas.

NEVER...!

Get out your apron and whip up a "Killer" loaf of Banana Nut Bread.

This loaf went to our friends....was toasted for breakfast ....lots of butter, coffee, laughter.

Yeah, I know......go make one.

Bake it up baby now, bake it up baby!

twist and shout, twist and shout,

come on, come on , come on, come on baby now, come on baby....

come on and BAKE it on out..........la- la- la.

Hugs, Kathy.

Structures....

We have wonderful friends with great structures...

Thank You Langton's and McPherson's...

we LOVE you...Steven and Kathy.

A FAJITA KIND OF AFTERNOON...

The Chef was hungry for Fajita's...I just smiled and went looking for my camera.
Watching him cook is a huge learning experience for me...when he says you should cut the flank steak on an angle...thin, to ensure even cooking....I listen.

perfectly sauteed and resting while the flank steak browns...

crazy amazing huh?....and this is just lunch!

Serve with fresh cilantro, guacamole, and salsa of choice.

"A nice "Cerveza" would go nicely with this" comments the Chef....

then he explains it's a Mexican beer....cause he thought I wouldn't know...I just smiled and pretended I did.

Chef did add a little "Chef Rick Bayless's Frontera Fajita Skillet Sauce."

No complaining from me....Mmmm....


Chef used a fajita wrap for his...I just ate mine naked...less carbs...resolutions and all.

We had the right lighting too... and to think I used to regularly skip lunch...

there will be no more skipping...

Bon-appetit...

Kathy and the Chef...

Here it comes...

Better fasten your seatbelts.....

Kathy...

Sew Somerset....Love.

Thank You Somerset....

It is always such a SURPRISE....

coming back from the mailbox....

realizing you've been published....

BIG smiles....

Thank You!

Smiling again....

Please have a seat as I'd rather not be responsible when you fall over and hit your head on the floor...
Yes....I have been gone for a bit, but you cannot blame me ...for I have been about the business of falling in LOVE.
This past summer the Lord led me to a man I've known since High School.
He is a Pastry Chef....I know!....Diet will become my middle name!
We graduated together but barely knew each other during school.
There is an amazing story as to our meeting but that is for another time.
We have recently "Married"...three weeks ago...and pinch ourselves daily with huge smiles on our faces.
Neither of us saw this coming...but certainly rejoice as to the plans of the Lord...for He is amazing in His love for us and for the restoration of our hearts.

I am planning on featuring Steven's culinary skills on the blog often ...I'm so overcome with his talents so I figured you probably will be too.

Hugs to all of you who have stopped by during my "absence"...and for leaving your loving comments. It's nice to be missed.....and it goes without saying "YOU" were missed also.

I leave this post with a Tribute to my late Husband David.......many of you walked and prayed us through almost a year as we prepared for the Lord to take David home. Because of the extraordinary love and marriage we had....my heart has been prepared to willingly want that kind of love again. I never thought I could love again...ever. The Lord had other plans.

I am so Thankful....such a God we serve. Glad to be back....xo- Kathy Graul.

Transforming days.....

Negligent Blogger...yes I am, I'll accept the title....
No apologies...just the way it is right now.
We all go through times of CHANGE, a metamorphosis so to speak.
Might say I'm smack dab in the middle of one....a growing experience for sure lightly salted with Joy and some frustration....
I'll be claiming the "Negligent Blogger" for a while longer.
When I do return I pray my new wings I will be worthy of...
Think of you all often and pray Gods richest blessings on all your precious lives... CHANGE....pretty much a given in life.....
xoxo~Kathy.

Pretty in PINK...

Happy Birthday Grace...hope you had fun!

Hugs...Cause I sure did!

xoxo~Mrs. Crawford.