Labor of Love

There's something soothing and calm about cooking. I lost the joy and the passion for cooking a meal. I blame it on my fire alarm. Eating has become a necessity to survive, not an enjoyment of life. Angie and I talked about getting together to cook. I never had a cooking partner. I am usually the one to plan, buy, haul, prep, cook, and clean. I have a passion for cooking, but it's soo much work! I cook out of love and that is one way I express it. Couponing is the same thing. Saving money for my family and friends.

Jinhehehe: I got you some free Colgate total toothpaste. Starting my pile on baby liquids from Johnson and johnson. If you want baby aveeno or baby burt's bee. Your on your own.
Chocolateang: waiting on the aquafresh to go on sale.
Margret: welcome to go "shopping" in my room. I turned my bookcase into a stockpile shrine. The $2 off coupon for milk makes it .99 cents!

That and my love for shopping = winner!! Yes, I buy things I don't technically need, who wouldn't buy a big bottle of baby shampoo for $1? It's getting the trial size price for the real thing. No generics.

The theme for Sunday is slow cooking. We made a short rib roast with ratatouille, and Waldorf salad. I picked up coffee and went to her house. We made a list, and headed out to H-mart and Publix. I loved it! I always go grocery shopping by myself. We got to share some tips and things we love. This is what we brought.

Ang has an island in her kitchen, which was perfect for two people to work on either sides. Can see me in action!

Fresh cracked pepper is key! I haven't hung out with Ang in a really long time. I knew that I get along with her. She's a lot on the A type personality side, where I am all over the place. I love her as a sister and I can be myself. I think that is the key. We joke around that our common bond between us, is our parents beauty supply business. I got to know Ang more as we jumped from topic to topic. Not even resting at all! That reminds me, I figured out our next cooking theme. Cheap meal for under $10 for 4 people, shopping at Publix.

Can you figure out who the guest is??