It seems that my response to a cold day is to fire up the oven and bake something! I have an appreciative audience since DS's X 2 are living at home (they work, pay a modest rent, and are building up their savings in order to launch successfully) and DH, of course. Many meals have been 'comfort' meals of the meat and potatoe variety, or hearty pastas, paella's, or slow cooker stews. I am anxious for warmer days when a big salad, a baguette, and something from off the b-b-q is the order of the day.

What has inspired your cooking recently? Have you tried any new recipes? Have you dined out on anything interesting? Please post your food pics.

#1 - marble pound cake from family recipe
#2 - banana bread
#3-4 - trying to lighten things up with a shrimp stir fry (I find veggies in a frying pan always look so pretty!)

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