So far I've read part of the book, made waffles and pasta. And even though I broke out in a rash when Tim spent the extra eight bucks for big stock pot with the pasta strainer, I used it tonight and I absolutely love it.
Love it!
So before I start to rebuild my kitchen and find space for these goodies, I'm going to toss together a big pot of veggie stock. And the best part, I'm using the pasta strainer for easy stock making fun.
Brilliant.
Plus, check out the little pot with the steamer basket. How cute is that? Along with a counter top fan oven and toaster. So fun. And lastly, heart-shaped and smoochie face dough cutters. Does my husband know me or what?
Meanwhile, on Friday I was so pooped from getting his office in shape that I didn't have the energy to make a simple dough. So Tim made supper. Veggie sticks, organic tater tots and turkey dogs. He said the hot dogs were gourmet because he sliced them and then shredded my good Gruyère cheese, on top.
I love that man.
Cool stuff! Can't wait to see if that waffle stick maker actually works.
ReplyDeleteThat;s the first thing I used. Super easy clean up and yummy waffles.
DeleteA waffle stick maker - now that is cool!
ReplyDeleteSuper fun and easy to store.
DeleteThose waffle sticks look good!
ReplyDeleteThey tasted good.
Deletepanting in the bedroom is much better than painting the bedroom, methinks....
ReplyDeleteOMG love the presents, especially the waffle maker... I still don't have it in my house :( And the books seem delightful too! I've never actually had a cooking book, those are usually the most expensive ones, so I just buy cheap cooking magazines :)
PS what are veggie sticks?
DeleteWe used a coupon on the book. The waffle iron is fun. Veggies sticks ... Tim sliced carrots and celery and we dipped them in ranch. Gotta say, I really liked the meal.
Deleteyep, for some time now I've been wanting one of those universal waffle makers which can also grill samiches :) and stuff, three in one :) Here's a recipe for amazing salty waffles, just make the dough and bake it in your waffle maker:
DeleteMix 2,5dcl beer, with 4dcl of oil, 3 tsp salt, 100g sesame, 700g flour and 1tbsp baking powder.
Thanks. I have never cooked/baked with beer but my Hungarian Mamam did when she baked her little lekvar cookies.
DeleteJust finished writing a cinnamon sugar wheaten waffle stick. Ate six of them. No, seven.
Plus three more.
DeleteNagymama knows best :) Not mine... but others most probably :)
DeleteI don't ever hear the words, Nagymama anymore. Though she called herself Mamam, but pronounced it MUM MUM.
DeleteI think I'd rather paint than cook...too bad you don't live closer; we could make a deal!
ReplyDeleteThat would be fun. Though I like painting as well, but the kitchen toys are just calling my name way too loudly to ignore. Plus, Tim removed our microwave this morning, so I've got open space to play.
DeleteI've got a stock pot like that - great at Christmas for cooking the ham, making turkey stock from the carcass and mulled wine (not all at once I hasten to add).
ReplyDeleteHahaha, not all at once. That's pretty good.
DeleteI tell ya Alan, I'm about to toss veggie stock together and I'm excited. Then when chicken goes on sale again, chicken stock.
So many fun things to make. Thanks for stopping by today. Cheers and boogie boogie.
Very cool!
ReplyDeleteI will make you waffles, next time we get together. You know, in late May, when winter is over.
DeleteYour hubby knows you very well! I love that pot. I treated myself to one yesterday. It can even go in the oven without warping. Yay!!
ReplyDeleteDid you get yours from Target too? Which one did you get, the 4 liter or the 8 liter? Tim went with both because of all the good uses.
DeleteI'll save you trip over to my blog =P
DeleteI got the 3q covered sauce pot - with the orange handles. They had it in red too but orange was so bright and fun.
I used it yesterday to make mac and cheese. Boring, but hey, I wanted to use that sucker!
You got some very nice goodies! No wonder you want to play in your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteRight? Paint? What's that?
DeleteWhat a great V day...Bill uses pot and pans like that too.
ReplyDeleteI wash them....Ha Mama
Sounds like a good system.
DeleteHe's a good boy!
ReplyDeleteI'm a lucky girl.
DeleteReally cool stuff! What every serious and not-so-serious cook needs. Cheers!!
ReplyDeleteDon't be fulled by the toy waffle iron. It bakes a mean stick.
DeleteAw, it sounds like your hubby knows you well!
ReplyDeleteRead your post today. Hope you're feeling better and have more energy SOON.
DeleteWow, you hit the jackpot, girl! And BTW, the heart-shaped blueberry pancakes were delicious, yes indeed.
ReplyDeleteBlueberry pancakes. So good. Did you snap any photos?
DeleteSounds like you've been wonderfully productive Ivy. And yes you've got a wonderful husband... may you have many many wonderful years together :)
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of time on my hands. Happy it's going to good use. Do you eat waffles?
DeleteThis is amazing. You really did hit the jackpot. I just love those cutters! I've never seen anything like that. So cool.
ReplyDeleteIt was like Christmas. No Wilton baking products near you? If you have a Michael's, Wally's, or JoAnn, they are usually sold there.
DeleteEvery holiday some new shape.
I have a Michael's a few minutes from my house. I'll have to check it out!
DeleteSo those are smoochie face dough cutters!
ReplyDeleteThose are smoochie face dough cutters. Thanks for reading and stopping by today.
DeleteThat looked like Christmas and Birthday all wrapped into one. Your guy does know you.
ReplyDeleteI've got it almost all put away. Just gotta find a spot for the Easy Bake Oven.
DeleteSo......
ReplyDeleteWhat did you have to do.....
To get all those nifty gifts?
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Hubby and I traded gifts this year. We normally don't do Valentine's Day but this year, we decided to take four days off together and embrace the silly fun.
DeleteLooks like you're having a nice holiday yourself, judging by your last two posts.
waffle sticks sound good
ReplyDeleteThey were yummy. Do you make them for Daisy?
DeleteWow great score! Glad you are having fun! An extra eight bucks sometimes is totally worth it. Glad you love your new stock pot!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that pasta strainer and not just for pasta. Can't believe all the ways I'll get to use that strainer. Sunny here today. Hope your way as well.
DeleteNice! Your hubby sounds like a gem :)
ReplyDeleteHe's a keeper.
DeleteLooks like you got lots of nice loot there. You go on and tell that Tim fellow that you'll keep him. For now.
ReplyDeleteFor now .... you made us laugh when we read this comment.
Deletelove your goodies!!!
ReplyDeleteMe too. Thanks.
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