Sunday Dinner: Food for Fun

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Food for Fun

photo credit ThisLoveForever.com

Did you ever surf around online just for fun and find the most amazing things that lead to another ....and then another ?
I was looking for play food for my 19 month old son ( we have decided to get him a play kitchen for Christmas ) and all i was finding were plastic (practical but kind of yucky ) or wood (pretty but dangerous when whipped at high speeds towards the chihuahua) - so i expanded my search and found some great Haba Biofino felt food at Oompa Toys, but the selection is rather limited.

So in my meanderings i came across this GORGEOUS blog that really speaks to me on so many levels but guess what ? She makes fabric food!! It is beautiful and just what i needed to inspire me to get my Husqvarna out of storage . I also found Lilly Bean who makes FANTASTIC felt food but the cost is prohibitive so once again , i am going to be making food of different color in the near future .

photo credit Lilly Bean Play Food

If you love food as much as i do ( and artsy things, too ) give these sites a look-see.
Really mouth-watering and it will give you a much-needed break from the stove at this time of year...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Oh, great finds! He's going to LOOOOOVE the fabric food. it's so cute -- pancakes and bacon -- adorable!
Great blog too, good find!

xxx; November 26, 2007 at 8:30 AM

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What's For Dinner ?

This blog is my attempt to document a very important part of my life. Okay -The secret is out.
I love cooking and i love food.
In fact , i am obsessed with food lately. I TIVO the Food Network , I subscribe to practically every cooking magazine out there and i make mental shopping lists while loading the dishwasher.
I even dream about food.

Cooking has become the one thing i still do with impunity. i may not have time to read anymore ( much) but i do have time to cook.
One has to eat , after all .
So, i say why not do it with verve and style?
Don't get me wrong , i am all about easy and convenient. With a little extra effort ,though you can take Macaroni & Cheese to new heights by making it from scratch. Why not try ?

When i am not in the mood to cook , i know how to dial up some takeout . I just generally find the ritual of cooking pleasing . And stress relieving. Chopping vegetables to me is a form of meditation . One that yields up something yummy in the end. How far can Nirvana be with the smell of homemade soup on the stove ?

As a wife and a mother it has become more important than ever to provide my family with food that not only is healthy and delicious but looks good , too. Aesthetics are very important to me. Call me crazy, but life is too short to not experience everything in its fullest , most luscious form. Think Nigella Lawson , if you will.
There is a woman who enjoys life ! Of course , it helps that she herself is outrageously beautiful - but she hasn't let that stop her from enjoying food with a passion.She is not exactly thin. She , too has a family and loves cooking and making it fun for herself and her children. Damn the torpedoes when it comes to calories.I am sure she knows ways to work it off - for a mother exercise is a right of passage. So are cupcakes. Make a batch for the kids - eat one ( or two) it won't kill you !
That ol' chestnut 'Moderation is the key ' is true !
If i bake more than once a week then i make sure to cook more South Beach friendly-type foods to offset the indulgence. And i pop the baby in a stroller and go UPHILL more often. See ? It's a win- win !

I just want to share my love and joy of food with other like-minded folks who know that breaking bread with the ones you love is an important element to a happy life. Too much fast food , Hamburger Helper and processed food is bad for the soul ( and the waistline) With love and ingenuity we all can eat well and prosper.

Okay , enough agit-prop .You get the point.
It is here where i will drop a recipe and a picture or two to share my own approach to a suburban Epicurean lifestyle. Feel free to share your own tips and favorite recipes , too.

Bon Appetit !