I have not posted any food pics in a while (and ya'll know I love me some food pics!) and this past Sunday provided an opportunity. I was feeling crappy and the kiddies had growling stomachs. I felt guilty but I had no intentions of getting up to do my normal Sunday dinner. Mr. S was outside fiddling with his motorcycle and after a while, he came in and cleaned himself up. The kids complained to him about how famished they were and I felt even more guilt. But understand, I do the majority of the cooking and these kids always get hot food. I was just not feeling it! We had a fridge full of leftovers and cold cuts and stuff but I guess they've grown used to Sunday dinner. Soon, I heard pots and pans banging around and one by one, the kids came into the bedroom with worried looks, telling me, "Daddy is in the kitchen." None of them seemed happy and with good reason. I hate to hurt his feelings because he sometimes reads this blog, but my husband CANNOT cook. Well, let me correct myself--me makes great onion rings and Smoothies but anything else?? BBBBbbbbleeeeeeeeeeeeeeech! He came into the bedroom to get his computer and went back into the kitchen. He came back a few minutes later and informed me that he was making Sunday dinner using an internet recipe. Of course I asked him to take a few pictures of his progress.
An hour and a half later, he called us to the table. He'd thrown together some Hoppin John (which I've never made and had only eaten once). We all cringed inwardly but dug in.......it was actually pretty yummy! He used my GOOD Basmati rice instead of the everyday kind (he says it was an accident) and canned black-eyed peas. The kids loved it and I can't lie, your girl Mrs. S was slightly jealous. I won't be a meanie and post the pics of him in his around the house Sunday garb, but let me show you a few pics of his work. Enjoy!
Hoppin' John a la Mr. Saditty
Personally, I would've added some celery and cut my veggies smaller but I GUESS he did a good job...LOL... Love ya'll, Mrs. S.
