Friday, February 25, 2011

this saturday i'm grateful for... my sauce-making hubby


This week has been busy with a publication deadline, extended kinder hours and new voluntary commitments that come with being a Kinder Mum. But something to look forward to: holidays! (And the beginning of my long awaited kitchen renovation). So, this week I'm especially thankful for...
  1. No pressure. When big work deadlines pass, I can relax again and go back to what was previously known as My Wonderful Life. Once again, my evenings are my own, I can blog again, and my family can welcome back The Real Me. Usually, I like to avoid last minute deadlines where I can, and avoid the unnecessary grey hairs, worry lines and frazzled behaviour. But this week was unavoidable, and now I can breathe a sigh of relief. And kick that nazi fish wife out the door.
  2. In-laws that care. A conversation with a work colleague this week reminded me about the awesomeness of my parents-in-law. Each week they look after my two boys when I have my day in the office. They're always looking out for us and help in every way they can. And they're not like that just for us. They help others, locally and internationally, and are very generous with their time and money. They give what they can and do what they can. Selflessly. They're such good people. And I am always grateful for having them in my life.
  3. My sauce-making/preserving hubby. This week our household has been overrun by garden tomatoes, plums and beetroot. And hubby has been in the kitchen cooking up a storm. And it's been smelling amazing at our place. We have 13 large jars of beetroot (better than you can buy, believe me) and now pasta sauce in overabundance. The the best bit? Hubby sharing sample spoon tests with me while I worked madly on my deadline until all hours. He even came complete with a little smirk on his face, because he knows his preserves taste fantastic.
 

    Happy Grateful Day. Why not pop over for more lovely gratefuls at the divine Maxabella loves...


     

    Also, today I link up at Weekend Rewind at Life in a Pink Fibro with other fabulous blogggers...


    27 comments:

    1. Yum yum YUM! Can he teach my hubby?!

      Thanks for the comment love on my blog earlier :)

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    2. Oh my gosh those sauces look Devine! x

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    3. Oh wow - those sauses look great. Love the photo. Kinder duties - such fun. I love being fruit mummy and getting to know all the little people :)

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    4. look at those great jars - add the contents and i am in heaven. I am a tomato chutney and jam and sauce freak. love the stuff. If you find you have too many...you know where to send them!!

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    5. I love the pics of your jars! Gorgeous.

      What a clever Hubby you have - and yes - you're very fortunate to have in-laws to help out. Unfortunately, we have no family here in Sydney, but thems the breaks. We manage. ;)

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    6. What a fantastic list of things to be grateful for. Your in-laws sound terrific. Mine are wonderful too, it's just a shame they live in a different state!

      And the preserves look heaven. I adore home-preserved beetroot. Yummo, with a slice of cheese in a sandwich!

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    7. Those sauces and preserves look sooo good! Lucky you to have such a clever husband.

      I have fabulous in-laws as well. It sure is a blessing!

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    8. Now those look delicious. You have got to love a man who is handy in the kitchen.

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    9. So nice to see someone realize how lucky they are to have a MIL or mum, tom look after the kids. Most people I know seem to just expect that, for those of us that don't have that support it can be frustrating. Grandparents are a blessing and time with them is precious to everyone.

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    10. Such a great feeling when deadlines pass isn't it? I'm insanely grateful to my parents and my husband's for being nearby and so supportive. I know how truly blessed we are. And please can you ship me a jar of beetroot asap?

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    11. How delicious do they look?!

      Your husbands a keeper! :)

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    12. those preserves look amazing and so much of it too - heaven! Quite the catch you have there!

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    13. Your hubby makes pasta sauce??
      Oh, please can I borrow him and can he bring tomatoes with him because I haven't grown enough....

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    14. What a fab husband you have ;-D

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    15. Glad you have got some time to chill and yum to that pasta sauce. I may just love your hubbie!

      Mich x

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    16. wow the jars look wonderful... yummy... and In laws that care... I to am grateful for my mother in law she is wonderful in so many ways

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    17. Where does one get such a hubby, are they on special anywhere...?

      I have one that grows the produce, but then gives it away by the bagful as he has no idea what to do with it all!

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    18. I definitely think your man could teach mine a thing or two ;)
      Your preserves look so scrumptious!!
      xx

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    19. Ah...it's my dream! One day I'll get there...one day!

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    20. Oh.. How fab!! Nothing beats a home made sauce or preserve!!

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    21. Wow, your preserves look fantabulous! Even better your hubby made them!

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    22. How cool is your hubby! Love!

      No pressure = good times. The secret is to learn to deal with pressure such that it's the same old you with or without it. Tricky, but manageable. x

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    23. Wow, your hubby is a keeper! And your in-laws too, I'd say. :)

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    24. Lots to love in your world!! It's been fun looking around your colourful blog too, thanks! xo

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    25. hello, yum!!!!
      And having family around must be pretty awesome (well, most of the time!!)
      have a great weekend
      xxxCate

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    26. What nice in laws you have, I love your photos, your husband sounds lovely and you will find those pasta sauces absolutely superb for producing quick, tasty meals! Love your blog

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    Thank you for your thoughtful and positive words and taking the time to comment. Love Kymmie. xx