When the oven is busy baking.
I just love how the smell
of something sweet cooking in the oven
attracts curious little noses to the kitchen.
It amazes me to think
how much I've grown to enjoy making treats.
Me, who was once a self proclaimed disaster in the kitchen.
Griffin's class is having a bake sale
to raise money for the people of Japan.
I was more than happy to spend the afternoon baking.
I just love how the smell
of something sweet cooking in the oven
attracts curious little noses to the kitchen.
It amazes me to think
how much I've grown to enjoy making treats.
Me, who was once a self proclaimed disaster in the kitchen.
Griffin's class is having a bake sale
to raise money for the people of Japan.
I was more than happy to spend the afternoon baking.
It makes me feel feminine somehow as my kitchen
becomes a flurry of activity.
The sound of the eggs cracking and
the spoon swishing to mix the ingredients,
these sweet kitchen noises make a house
sound more like a home.
becomes a flurry of activity.
The sound of the eggs cracking and
the spoon swishing to mix the ingredients,
these sweet kitchen noises make a house
sound more like a home.
I used to be so afraid of cooking
but that was just because I was inexperienced.
I feel empowered now when
something yummy comes out of the oven.
Baking can be a very healing experience.
Last night, after the oven was off
and the muffins and brownies
were all wrapped up lovingly for the bake sale,
I languidly rocked Koen to sleep at bedtime.
The smell of chocolate and powdered sugar
lingered on my spring dress.
It made me feel like a Mama.
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28 comments:
Oh, your house sounds full of warmth and love.
Love baking too...especially with the kids!
Nice shots of the baking. I can almost smell the sweet air in your house.
These look insanely delicious! I agree, baking can be somewhat therapeutic.
Mmmm, sounds like a lovely time. Can't wait to do the same with my little one! Now I am all excited to bake ;)
Yummy !!!!! You just made me hungry...lol
That looks delicious!!
That's it!! I've never understood why doing something domestic feels good even though I HATE doing those things. But you're absolutely right. Doing those things makes me feel like a mama. Great insight :)
You have captured the "zen" and soul of "Mama Cooking". Definitely relates to family roots and rooting your own kids in the amazing rituals of baking. Well done.
Yummy!
I love it. Baking always makes me feel like a mom.
I am SO hungry now looking at all the yumminess here!!
Mmm..those brownies look DELISH! And I loved that last line "made me feel like a MAMA"..call me old-fashioned, but I feel the same way!
crap you now how to make a girl salivate don't you.. those look wonderful..
I go through phases where I love that too. I then get really grumpy because my family doesn't seem to appreciate it though and it's a lot of work...cooking and cleaning up. Especially when no one cares.
A kitchen full of good food and time with my boys makes me feel very much like a mama, too. Beautiful post.
Beautiful post, Leigh, and well-written, too. You've almost convinced me to go back to baking!
=)
I loved the last part the best.
I love that too. I love it even more when the kids get so excited, and are so grateful...and tell me I'm the best baker in the whole world. Baking for kids...rules. ;-)
Yum! I love the smell of something sweet in the oven too.
I love baking and cooking as well, it really is so empowering when all goes right! Another beautiful post. :)
I never think to take pictures when we are baking - I think I'm worried about getting the recipe right..
Yum, I'm glad your finding happiness in the kitchen!
Looks so delicious!! :)
I loved this post. It made me feel like I was watching an episode of Mayberry.
Such a great happiness moment.
I'm not much for the cooking...but I'm all for the eating!!
no joke the pictures of those yummy things made my stomach growl. getting something sweet asap. :)
OMG! I've been gone for so long. Today -- even though it's Wednesday -- I decided to check and see if you were still doing your happiness project. Call it synchronicity! I was baking yesterday too...and I blogged about it on my family blog. It's so good to see your'e still out here, and getting happy about things. Maybe this will inspire me to resume my blogging activity.
Thanks for all you do:D
This is a wonderful story with great photos! What a great idea for a meme!
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