It took a curiously, anxiety-inducing amount of time to prepare for writing this post. Why? Well, ever find yourself knee-deep, better yet, waist-deep in a surreal heaven-on-earth moment that leaves you speechless, lacking the adequate adjectives and narrative to even do the moment justice? Yup, that's me...at this very moment. Exactly 24 hours since touching base in Hotlanta (that's Atlanta during summertime for you dolls living under a rock) and I am in awe. A bread machine AND...a vintage KitchenAid? Garden made to rival British royalty? A three course brunch party before my arrival? Oh yes, this must be heaven! So I apologize in advance for the clutter in my brain. It will be hard to describe my stay here at Granny's house because it is so damn cool that its like an out of body experience. I spent the earlier part of the day getting a tour of this grandiose estate. From the basement sewing suite (fashion magazine decoupaged pattern cabinet anyone!?) to the overstocked kitchen (ahh pantry closets) this will definitely be a summer to remember.At the moment I've just retreated to my upstairs suite (not really, just a regular ass bedroom, but at the moment, everything feels indulgent) after reading through vintage Better Homes & Garden issues and Nigella Lawson cookbooks with granny, as well as a classic home cooked meal...and get this...the dessert that I made for my Sunday picnic (yes, the one I owe posts and pictures for, sorry!) I helped myself to some some a la mode style and Nana goes, "what's that" and I'm like "um, a pie I made" and she's like "mmm, looks good, I want some." Now, this was all while watching Cupcake Wars (yes, my granny is cool like that) and we were joking about how one could judge food, but in that second my stomach sank, my heart rate jumped leaps and bounds, and I almost broke a sweat in a mansion with overworked central air. My grandma wants to try my baked goods? Woah, now that is what I call nerves. Throwdown with Bobby Flay is nothing in comparison to being judged by the head of family cook master, but low and behold, she loved it! Pheww. I am now deemed a baker, scratch that, a good baker...hmm ok let's just settle with baker with potential. Now that is a Tuesday evening to write home about.
What did you do today?
Wow I'm jealous. It sounds like you're going to have a fantastic vacation.
ReplyDeletetoday i packed and packed and packed! moving is not fun. anyway, i would kill for that kitchenaid it's absolutely amazing!!! i have been dreaming about buying a kitchenaid for a couple of years now!!! i would also love to be having such an awesome experience like you are having! sounds like an adventure! have fun!!
ReplyDelete@Chelsea, ahh thanks! I'll try to share as much as possible so you can experience it with my virtually. Lower the envy just a tad :)
ReplyDelete@Mandy, tell me about it. I'm known for having moved 7 times in 3 years. Congrats on the house and good luck with the packing! As for the KitchenAid, you and me both! I had to just come out and say it "Grandma, I love you, but please leave that damn KA in your will for me". Doesnt hurt right? :)
That's awesome! Anything Granny approved is a keeper. I wish I had the time to bake like I used to... however, inspired by your blog I picked up "How to be a Domestic Goddess."
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, you owe us pictures! ;)
@Ayesha, omg did you really get the book! Thats amazing. So happy to be inspiring people, because really, I'm finding out there is nothing to be intimidated about. Except maybe for baking breads :)
ReplyDeleteAwh haha okay sounds good to me! I always love reading all that you have to say. As your "what did you do today goes" I just got off of work *yuck* for having to wake up at 7:30am on a Saturday. It should be against the law, I swear haha! At least I only had to work till 12 though :) & no plans for the rest of today...sadly..
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