Things I Covet: Gourmet
24Sep2009 Filed under: Things I Covet Author: twobarefeet
A few Christmases ago, a very good family friend gifted me with the Gourmet Magazine cookbook. I had eyed it for a while but was thrilled to finally get a copy.
I’ve used the hell out of it. Some of my favorite recipes that I had used prior to owning the cookbook, so I now have a permanent record of them that I can refer to, not worrying about the kids coloring on the paper and it disappearing, or losing it from the Gourmet website, etc. In addition, it’s got a lot of great recipes that I tried once I got the book (like Irish Soda Bread…made every St. Patty’s Day!)
About this blog
It all started as a New Year's resolution for 2009. I wanted to start trying menu planning, a concept that I had stumbled across while looking for dinner ideas online. I dove into it with energy and unlike most diets, saw success immediately. The success only made me more interested in how I could improve, what new recipes I could find, etc. I started using my family blog for menu planning posts and it kind of started to take over. So, I decided to give my culinary fumblings their own home- and mygrandcentralkitchen.com was born.
Why "my grand central kitchen?" Well, I have 2 kids that are about 20 months apart. I have a husband who works from home. Cooking is a hobby for me. So you could say that aside from the playroom, the kitchen is the busiest room in my house and usually looks it. ;) It feels a bit like Grand Central Station, especially between 4 and 7 pm.
I hope that this blog gives me even more inspiration for my own home and the ability to inspire others in the kitchen, as well. I'll be posting not just menu planning and recipe links, but also interesting things I find online, things on my wishlist and recommendations. And who knows where it might go from there. :)
I certainly hope you enjoy the ride.
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