Some weeks I feel really uninspired food-wise. I trot out the same old same old and no-body really complains, because face it, round here it's my cooking or my cooking. Not that hubby can't cook - it's just that he always takes the path of least resistance. Which usually means something on toast. And the something is usually beans. Or an egg if he's willing to push the boat out.
But this week has been saved by Waitrose Food Illustrated. I really like it as a magazine and this month, a couple of very fast and yummy things emerged from the pages.
First the worthy - Chicken and Vegetable soup, which managed to capture all the early summer goodness of young courgettes and green beans and little carrots. Here's the recipe link. I had to borrow Waitrose's photo, because although I like taking photos of food, I don't like faffing around while my glorious dinner goes cold.
But I took a photo of the main ingredient of the next course.
Oh, Toblerone. How I worship your nougat studded pyramids. I like your dark version even more. And the children's verdict on these cookies has been very positive. Recipe link (of course).
In fact the only thing I don't like about these cookies, is the way that the page where the recipe is printed, bears the header 'guilty pleasures'. Of all the things in life to berate ourselves over, eating the odd homemade treat should just not register on the richter scale of maternal guilt. Not in my book anyway.
So when this makes it into my tried, tested and enjoyed recipe collection, you can be sure that I'm snipping that header straight off. I have better things to feel guilty about. Like falling off the Project 365 wagon. Half way through the year and it's time to throw in the towel. I think the final nail in the coffin is the realization that there are people out there who are just doing it SO much better.
Great recipes thanks for the links. I know what you mean about doing the same over and over with food, so last week I got to the library and got some cookbooks out determined to cook something different.
Posted by: thimbleina | 11 June 2008 at 18:57
You owe me a new keyboard! The drool that has now covered mine has rendered it somewhat difficult to operate!
Shame about project 365! I was enjoying your pictures although I can understand the giving it up. I loved the idea of it but I don't think I would be able to keep up!
Posted by: Gemma | 11 June 2008 at 19:06
Those recipes look gorgeous! I'm very uninspired with cooking right now and it seems to be pasta or salad most days, which is fine up to a point. I may have to try that summery soup - it looks delicious :)
As for the Toblerone cookies - I'm right there with you on the non-guilt thing!
xxx
Posted by: Lesley | 11 June 2008 at 19:53
Having recently treated myself to Nigel Slater's Eating for England with its polemic on Toblerone, I smiled when I saw yours. I love it, but rarely indulge... perhaps a small bar tomorrow would make for a smiley Thursday?
Posted by: Angel Jem | 11 June 2008 at 20:07
Mmmmmmmm, those cookies look fabulous. x
Posted by: Kitty | 11 June 2008 at 20:30
Well, if it makes you feel any better I felt really guilty for not starting Project 365.
Posted by: Alice C | 11 June 2008 at 22:51
Pass a cookie. Please.
Posted by: Megan | 12 June 2008 at 02:04
This is where I go when I'm desperate for inspiration:
http://www.taste.com.au/
It lets you keep an electronic recipe book of everything you enjoy. I LOVE it!!!
Posted by: tracey petersen | 12 June 2008 at 07:35
I completely agree with you--no one should ever feel guilty about homemade cookies :)And thank you so much for the camping tips! K x
Posted by: kristina | 12 June 2008 at 07:48
Nothing guilty about those cookies - they look amazing (bet they tasted amazing too)
Posted by: Gina | 12 June 2008 at 08:28
We don't have the dark toblerone here in NZ. Unfair. Love the felted bowl from previous post. Well done.
Posted by: alison | 12 June 2008 at 09:24
Toblerone is so lovely. No guilt there for me. I am really done with the idea that we should feel guilty about eating a bit of chocolate. Those cookies do look delish :)
Posted by: Joleo | 12 June 2008 at 14:34
Oh no! Why did you do that (actually I really understand)? The 365 is so not a competition...even if it feels like it! Your pictures were very good. Take care xox
Posted by: Claudia | 12 June 2008 at 15:09
Oh, I'm so with you on the not feeling guilty thing. It's one of my pet peeves to hear people label food as 'wicked'. It gets me all aggro just thinking about it really. Perhaps I better go bake some cookies to make me feel better. :)
Posted by: Emma | 13 June 2008 at 03:57
I'm always joining in with projects or memes and then realise I just can't keep up with them! I refuse to feel guilty,this is supposed to be fun, your blog should just go it's own way depending on your mood and time to sapre. I enjoy your blog and your photos are fab. Thank you!
Posted by: Gill | 14 June 2008 at 09:03
Looks delicious! I want to try this recipe. Thank for the link.
Posted by: dame | 29 April 2011 at 18:52