A Helping Hand

Help in the kitchen is a great thing, wouldn't you agree? Sharing the act of cooking builds relationships and collaboration. Recently, I enlisted my husband's help to make an easy meal ...tacos. Nothing fancy other than perhaps a few interesting toppings. As far as food is concerned, my husband's core competency is tasting it, so I gave him some simple tasks: set the table, dice up some avocado, and toast the shells. Little did I know this seemingly uncomplicated task would take a turn for the worse as the shells went on fire, setting our toaster oven into a raging blaze. Fortunately, we had an emergency fire extinguisher under the sink that saved more than just our dinner. Next time, I think he can just do the clean up.

Going Digital

The Baker's Lady has gone digital. We have done Executive Chef(TM) workshops around the country, but those are all live interactive cooking experiences. Check out this link for our first ever broadcast appearance. You know the saying, dance like no ones watching....?

Click here to view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_5qc9CVEUU

Longevity Can Outweigh Speed

Speed is often the factor that drives us. With technology raising levels of productivity and multi-tasking a standard part of the day, the treadmill that we ride in our everyday can make life a blur. Coming home from work and figuring out dinner is often a game of beat the clock. I have found that longevity, however, can outweigh a quick meal fix. Creating a good meal that can last a few days, either on its own or reconcocted into a new entree is an amazing tool. I love to make soups or delicious pasta sauces for example on Sunday. I get to enjoy a relaxed meal at home on my day off and it can last me through the week. It isn't a leftover. It takes advantage of principals of mass production. Just as businesses can benefit from scale, making a big pot of caulifower soup or mom's meatballs can be a tool to help you and your family eat well throughout the week. Just make sure you have room in the fridge, first!