cooking for the boy

As you all know it has been an interesting few weeks in our household. As you also know I turn maternal big time when any of my boys are hurt. So... I decided soup was in order. My catch all cure all. I set out to make butternut squash soup from one of my favorite cooks.

But, sadly I discovered I did not have the right soup pot and let me tell you I have pots. A Berndes big enough to feed a football team, a Chantal or two for other needs, but nothing right for this. I had been reading Ina's cookbooks dreaming of Boeuf Bourguignon in a big heavy dutch oven. This all lead to the need for a Le Crueset dutch oven, because I need to get inspired and try to take Joe back to a time when he loved to eat. And, this man loved to eat. Well, the pot finally arrived and man all I can say is what took me so long. Isn't she beautiful? Even Joe was impressed with the quality. So I share some pre dinner pictures of my cooking with proof that I can actually use a cookbook. So, the kitchen smells wonderful and Joe went to Bread and Cie coming home with fresh bread.

I also did something I felt was important for a good omen. Joe bought me some gorgeous Provence pots from my little neighborhood shop more then ten years ago. The boys have continued to add to my collection as I have on my trips to Provence. I decided it was time to support the local economy and add a new big vase for Joe and healing. She is the tall girl on the right. Isn't she pretty?

I must go check on my soup. I have more healing things to share, maybe tomorrow. BTW my camera battery was dead so I grabbed my iphone and took these, not bad for a phone?

Love my girls,

Gail