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Jill
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter…..
Last modified on 2011-01-13 17:55:42 GMT. 2 comments. Top.
I have to admit, I am a spoiled Californian. I complain when there is no Fall, yet I can hop in my car and drive to a fall-like place in a short time. Now, it is actually winter-like here. It has been COLD, at least by my standards. The holidays are over. We visited Yosemite where it was a beautiful winter wonderland. Now we’re home, back to the grind. It is January – ho hum.
When my kids were in kindergarten, this is the song they sang every day : “It’s a beautiful day just to be alive. It’s a beautiful day, I’m so glad that I get to share it with YOU!” This annoyingly perky song ran through my head over and over, all day long. I joked one day about “the dreaded song” with the kindergarten teacher – how could she possibly stand to hear it so often? She is actually quite possibly the kindest and most patient human being on the planet and she told me simply that every day IS a beautiful day in kindergarten. It took me by surprise that she actually believed it! But when I thought about it – it was true. Kindergarten is magical. You sing fun songs. The rooms are brightly colored and happy. You get a special snack. You get to be creative and paint or color or just ride a tricycle. What’s not to love?
So, I have decided to make January all about kindergarten days. I am seeking new and fun recipes for comfort meals for my family. I am seeking out new places to try to eat. I am attempting (note ATTEMPTING) to view all of the Oscar nominated films this year so I can feel educated in my opinions on Oscar night. I will put on the fireplace, flowers on the table, actually SET the table, play fun music, etc. I will do whatever takes to take the “blah” out of January, even if it means riding a tricycle!
As a cooking instructor, I was always telling my classes that eating is not just about sustenance but the experience as well. And I guess in some ways, it relates back to making every day a beautiful day or maybe just a little more special. I would tell my students to drink their bubble water in a wine glass. Eat your meals on the nice china – what are you saving it for? Pack yourself a gourmet lunch to take to work. Buy a new recipe book and find something new to try every week. Because in the mundane world of work, eat, sleep, we need to find the joy in our everyday lives. And if we learn to do that, every day WILL be a beautiful day, indeed.
Happy January and as always, enjoy!
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Hi Jill I am so excited to see you here. Gail showed me your book and I am excited to try some of your recipes…. This is so exciting. I am building my website now and have Not started my blog, but should be starting right after the new year… Love your recipes. Hope you have the merriest of Christmases… I am staying with Gail and Gary now… temporarily and I am so thankful for those dear friends.. So good to see you here even if it’s in photos! Good Luck! carol
love your site! Even though I never cook, this could inspire me! I have to make sweet potatoes for T-giving and I can’t find my WS cookbook. It was a great recipe with heavy cream, butter, brown sugar and pecans on top. Last year I just fudged it and it came out okay, but I would love to have the real recipe again. Do you have it?
Jill,
This is so much fun! I so agree with you and Thanksgiving. It’s like it just gets skipped over! I love the smells of the season and especially enjoy Thanksgiving because it really is a time to share why you are thankful, and to count your blessings, like having you for a friend. Your recipes are wonderful, and liking to cook as much as I do I so enjoy trying new things. Any ideas for the vegetarians I now have in my life? Much love and thanks for being our own Martha Stewart! Lots of Love Karen Theobald
Love you girl! great idea! I’m cooking again this year sooooo should I try the turkey again?? or buy it already cooked?….I know what your going to say…”turkey hotline” hee hee. Your amazing!
Hi Jill and Happy Fall! I have always felt the very same about Thanksgiving. It has always been my favorite holiday and I want to thank you for reminding me of that. I wish you and your family the very best.
Hello Jill! I just added your blog to my bookmark bar for even easier access! Can’t wait to try these new recipes. Love your cookbook! Your recipes are easy and my family loves them! Really excited that you will be sharing all your knowledge about where to go in our area for your favorite food finds! Remember you mentioning an amazing olive oil that you drive out to Ventura for…
Love, from a fellow foodie
Jill,
This site is life changing!
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Hi Jill!
Took you Butternut-Apple soup to a luncheon today & everyone loved it. The house smelled to wonderful when I made it! Mary
Hi Jill, What an awesome idea!! I am always amazed at you and look forward to seeing what you will come up with next – you’re so very creative! The blog looks wonderful and I know I will love reading it and getting great ideas. I know my kids will love it too. Good luck and happy blogging!! Love, Karalee
Hi Jill! I love your blog. I hope you will include an area where we can share recipes as readers. Last I talked with you after the Kitchen Tour you mentioned the possibility of another book? I have given copies of your first book to good friends I like to cook with and they love it. Thank you for including me in your email. All the best!
Jill you are amazing!!! I love the site and I will definitely be checking in. Thanks for all the wonderful tips!
Love, Barbara
Hi, Jill! This will help heal the pain of having no more “Jill” cooking classes! I am so excited for you! I will be frequenting this site!
You are so inpressive! I will read your blog all the time! Thanks so much for doing this for all of us! XO
Hi Jill,
I am Peyton Fuhr’s Mom. Love your site. I have a culinary store on- line, check it out. E-mail me, we can do something with your knowledge, and our products!
Hi Jill! Your website is beautiful! I’m hungry already! Great writing on your blog, looking forward to learning from you. Lots of Love, Adrienne
I love it Jill! You are so creative. I will be sending my hubby to that “We Olive” store because he works near there. Thanks for the tip – looking forward to more! Hope to see you soon. (-:
Really cool, Jill! Can’t wait to check in every day
Hi Jill,
Your web site looks fantastic. I will be checking in often to get enthused by your enthusiasm for food. Thanks for being there.
Sandy
Jill, you’re amazing! This is a terrific idea and your site looks great! Look forward to trying out your recipes. Good luck!
Thanks for sharing your expertise, Jill. I’m excited to read your blog!
I LOVE YOU!!!!!! As I sit here in my fall colored tank top … I am grateful for you! I will be your biggest fan … coming up with new ideas for dinner is my biggest challenge! Bring on the recipes & pictures!!!! Give everyone in the Fisher house a hug!
Jen
Omg you are the cutest!! This is SO fun. I’m going to read it everyday (can’t promise I’ll do any of it though! lol). I’ve lost most of any entertaining juices I used to have! But I’m sure I’ll get inspired so I’ll stay in touch. Love you!