This site is not what you might expect me to be interested in but we can all grow and change and I am becoming more domesticated! Those of you who’ve known me since way back in the day are familiar with Princess Sarah. I was quite spoiled as a child and teenager and didn’t do much of anything to help around the house. I even once infamously told my mom, “I don’t do shoveling.” After my dad died a lot changed (that is a huge understatement.) He had been the official cook of the house and my job was to read and get good grades! So, needless to say I was not at all handy in the kitchen. Over the years though, especially since getting married, I have slowly begun to get familiar with my kitchen. I cook, clean, do laundry, and I would shovel if I had to but thank goodness for our homeowner’s association. Let’s not get carried away here people!
Anyway, David and I had the pleasure of going over to Maureen (author of website I love!) and Chris’s house for dinner one night. I immediately got the sense that this was no ordinary woman when she served a beautiful three course meal, complete with delicious dessert, and made it look easy all while caring for their one year old daughter. We are talking DELICIOUS meal. I feel like most of the time I can barely blow dry my hair let alone prepare a gourmet meal for guests. I was so impressed. After becoming friends on facebook I noticed that Maureen had a website and I am hooked.
http://www.homemademothering.com/
I admire what Maureen does so much! The old Princess Sarah would have wanted to be served dessert while sitting on the couch but now I actually want to be able to make it myself (and then enjoy it while lounging on the couch.) Maureen’s site shares great recipes, tips on how to be eco-friendly at home, advice on living frugally and simply, etc. In today’s hectic world and rough economy… who doesn’t need advice on how to simplify life? And she takes lovely pictures of many of her cooking creations like this:
Brown-Eyed Susan Flower Dessert (from her July 8 post)
um... yum!
This site is a total Personal Fave and I’m sure it will be for all of you too.
Just a heads up, the link in the post doesn’t take you to the site. However, if you type it in you can get to site, which is pretty awesome. Can’t wait to try that Sweet Corn Soup that was posted a couple days ago.
Thanks Betsy! I think I corrected the problem. I made the pasta recipe Maureen shared with zucchini, sausage, and red peppers. It was pretty simple and we loved it! You can easily sort through her blog with the links at the bottom of each post.
Thanks so much, Sarah! Your kind words really made my day — well, actually my week! I’m really glad we’ve gotten to know each other this summer, and I look forward to all the new things you’ll teach me!