The other night I made Cuban black beans for dinner. I don’t often make the same thing twice, which became completely apparent while we were eating.
“I’ve had this before somewhere…” hubby said between mouthfuls.
“Yes, dear. I’ve made it before.”
If he heard me, it didn’t register.
“But I’ve eaten this before somewhere,” he says.
“Yes, honey. I’ve made it before. And we ate it. Right here. At home.”
I hope my child doesn’t inherit selective hearing.
I already blogged about this dish here, so why do I mention this? Because instead of running between laptop and stove to recreate this dish, or daring to drag my computer into the tornado of splatters and spills that is my kitchen, I had a little help.
My own cookbook with my own recipes. Isn’t that awesome? It was a Christmas gift from Amber, who I don’t hesitate in titling as the most creative gifter I know – and I don’t just say this because she reads this. She has what I call “The Knack.” It’s a combination of good taste, a generous heart, and an internet browser full of bookmarks of cool stuff.
The cookbook was created via TasteBook and no, I have not been paid one red cent to mention this (I only wish that were the case). I wish you could hold the cover. It’s a lovely texture, almost velvety. I can order new pages and add to it as much as I want via the TasteBook website. Pretty cool idea.
So a big hug and “Thank You!” to Amber - check out where she gets her inspiration at her photo-riffic blog.
Oh, and Amber? My splatter-free laptop would also like to express her appreciation as well.
“I’ve had this before somewhere…” hubby said between mouthfuls.
“Yes, dear. I’ve made it before.”
If he heard me, it didn’t register.
“But I’ve eaten this before somewhere,” he says.
“Yes, honey. I’ve made it before. And we ate it. Right here. At home.”
I hope my child doesn’t inherit selective hearing.
I already blogged about this dish here, so why do I mention this? Because instead of running between laptop and stove to recreate this dish, or daring to drag my computer into the tornado of splatters and spills that is my kitchen, I had a little help.
My own cookbook with my own recipes. Isn’t that awesome? It was a Christmas gift from Amber, who I don’t hesitate in titling as the most creative gifter I know – and I don’t just say this because she reads this. She has what I call “The Knack.” It’s a combination of good taste, a generous heart, and an internet browser full of bookmarks of cool stuff.
The cookbook was created via TasteBook and no, I have not been paid one red cent to mention this (I only wish that were the case). I wish you could hold the cover. It’s a lovely texture, almost velvety. I can order new pages and add to it as much as I want via the TasteBook website. Pretty cool idea.
So a big hug and “Thank You!” to Amber - check out where she gets her inspiration at her photo-riffic blog.
Oh, and Amber? My splatter-free laptop would also like to express her appreciation as well.
I feel so honored. A whole post just about me, my gift to you and Kent's selective hearing. We must have been sharing some mutual gift love last night.
ReplyDeleteOh and for any fellow R+V lovers wishing to get your own copy of Beth's cookbook, you can! Go to, http://www.tastebook.com/featured_tastebooks/423495-Rhubarb-and-Venison?user_referral_id=1004991&utm_campaign=public_book&utm_medium=share to order your own Tastebook.
Now I really wish I was getting some kickback from Tastebook as well.
That is awesome! We don't repeat dishes much here...unless it is my quickie meals as of late...broiling some fish and throwing rice in the rice cooker.
ReplyDeleteI've drooled over the tastebooks...maybe I'll make one soon!
This book looks awesome. It is one of my dream to make my own cook book also. I would definitely check them out. But first, I have to come up with more of my original recipes :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful and thoughtful gift!
ReplyDeleteI think I may have to indulge :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea Amber :)
I was inspired by your blog post to put together a cookbook for my daughter, using TasteBook's services. The cookbook came today and I am thrilled! Woo-Hoo! Many thanks for sharing this good idea ...
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