Several years ago I made an announcement that I was taking a break from cooking dinner on Saturday nights. 6 nights a week was plenty for me to put a healthy, well-balanced meal on the table. I didn't care if we went out to a restaurant, did take-out, got food delivered, or if someone else in the family wanted to cook, it was not going to come from me. Jeff and the kids took the news well and up until several months ago, we mostly went out for a quick bite on a Saturday night or Jeff picked up a rotisserie chicken and some sides from the grocery store. Easy-peezy.
Somewhere along the way, Jeff decided to find some new recipes and start cooking. Followed by finding new desserts to be baked by him as well. Since Summer 2018 it has now become 'his thing'. The joy Jeff takes in cooking and baking is a bit on the scary side. Jeff truly loves being in the kitchen and cooking us dinner, complete with a mouth-watering dessert. The smile on his face is a mile wide when he is done and presents it to us. Who is this guy I married?!?!? I promise you, I have 13 years of evidence in the other direction on Jeff wanting to cook.
I blame the Food Network. There the ones that have given Jeff the inspiration to take all his knowledge from watching Chopped, Worst Cooks in America, Great Food Truck Race, Diners, Drive-ins & Dives, Man vs Food, Guy's Grocery Games, Food Network Stars, and Great Brittish Baking Show (this last one is on Netflix) and put these techniques to practice.
We've recently hit new heights of Jeff wanting to do it all when he decided to get a pasta machine to make fresh pasta. Really. I am not making this up. Three times now we've been watching a show and the very same pasta maker Jeff purchased is the one they are using on tv. What a thrill it is to know you picked the right model. :) Jeff has gotten really good at making pasta and the kids can't get enough of it.
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| Proscuitto wrapped scallops and homemade fettuccine |
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| Gnocchi from scratch! |
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| Veggie Paella |
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