up next…recipe requests…

ok. now I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned more than once that I am a terrible cook.

not terrible as in stuff is always burned, more terrible as in, I’m not a fan of doing it, therefore my meals are boring and repetitive.

I’m working on this though. our hired man right now is nineteen and EATS a ton, and never complains.

I like cooking for people like that, so I have been expanding my meal repertoire and trying harder.

it is so much nicer cooking for someone who loves to eat, sure beats three complaining and picky kids.

(and a husband who would eat burnt hamburger, onions, mashed potatoes and creamed corn 7 days a week on purpose…blah.)

anyways…

I received some emails a while back from some girlies looking for some branding and meal/lunch ideas and suggestions.

eek.

y’all are asking ME for recipes?!

well. I have zero, zilch, nada, nothing.

that aren’t already on the web. no. seriously. I use pinterest religiously.

AND the two best cookbooks EVER.

The Pioneer Woman’s books are your new best friends. I have made MANY things from these books, and my husband and hired man rave about each one. she hasn’t failed me yet.

I even made doughnuts. HOMEMADE doughnuts.

see. she is a miracle worker!

and one thing that I have been getting better at is timing.

making sure things are all ready at the same time takes skill and A LOT of practice.

this is coming slowly. and my meals are better for it!

do you have any suggestions?

the requests have been for outdoor meal ideas and lunch ideas, two tricky ones!