Colors, bowls

I bought Spanish paprika the other day. It is in a cute little square glass jar and is now front and center in my spice cabinet. Do you ever sneak peeks in your cupboards, just to look at things? I find myself doing this often. A quick glance at my small porcelain jar that holds herbes de provence (really from Provence!) A peek at my pretty (colorful) bowls I picked up thrifting the other weekend. Another look to admire my violet and coral bowls (steal of the century from Anthropologie, $3 a bowl).

I'm sure after a while the magical feeling these things provide will wear off a bit and I won't feel the constant urge to check them out. But for now, I will be the creeper in my very own kitchen.

There are a few recipes that I keep re-reading. Apple Cheddar Tart. Fettuccini with Herbs. Carrot Soup. Peas with baked ricotta and bread crumbs. Piperade. I need to figure out a way to create time to make these. On a weekend afternoon would probably be best. Most of my time in the kitchen is making things for Mickey. Easy weekend breakfasts for us (toast with avocado and cheese). And the endless pots of coffee that we make. One new recipe a week. I can at least try.