the things we do

It has been what i would call a very good week so far. I have the free time that exists during my little break from day job. I mostly just stayed in and worked on sewing projects.

Lately, Kim and i have been doing this cooking game plan for fast and easy meals on weekdays where one of us is completely responsible for preparing dinner. It was the mister's idea to cook up a fast and simple delicious meal with a creative twist on weekdays from the help of "Personal trainer: Cooking" game in our Nintendo DS console. A game that brings gourmet cooking with 245 plus recipes from more than 30 countries worldwide. I was into the idea and the rest is history. For the last two weeks, each of us accepted the "challenge". It's been quite a treat.

Thank you kindly to each of you for all the kindness about the mister's new indoor flip flop. Your words mean a lot to me. I'm going to drink tea and enjoy the last bits of my break. Have a colorful merry happy Wednesday! Love to you and yours.

Comments

[frauheuberg]

oh, what a fun idea...and so exciting...really great...wish you a lovley sunny creative break from the normal work and send you abig hug...cheers...i

[wini]

Hi Jacqueline, what a fun idea! This post brought a smile to my face. What recipes have you tried so far? I think I need this game! I'm such a hopeless cook. Unfortunately I misplaced my DS somewhere :( Have a lovely break...!!

[Faith]

What a great idea!! Around my house cooking each night can become a bit of a chore, what a great way to make it fun again with a game! So special that your mister is also into cooking. Mine is too and that saves me on those nights when I just don't feel up to it! xo

[Saskia Kok]

Now that's fun! Enjoy all your meals!!
Have a perfect pretty break on this wonderful Wednesday, my friend. xxooxxoo

[Jacqueline]

Dear Wini, i wish i took photos of all the dishes we made so far. But by the time i am home from day job, it was dark and no natural light to take god photos.

We have tired some of the following dishes:
1. Japan ~ ginger pork with sake sauce, braised beef and vegies.
2. France ~ steak with herb butter
3. Germany ~ german potatoe salad, bacon and potatoe soup, potatoe gratin
4. China ~ egg foo young, kung pao chicken, pot stickers

Love to you.

[Terriaw]

How cool that you can do this on your Nintendo game console! I love that you take turns doing such great meal planing. Fun, isn't it? We love to cook too!

[Connie @ Sogni e Sorrisi]

Looks like a really fun game!

[linda]

Glad you are having a lovely week! Ooo...that looks very cool on the Nintendo..I always find cooking with someone more fun :)

[Cookie Cutter]

Sounds like so much fun! It's so sweet that both of you are cooking for each other :)

[Katherine Quinn]

Hi Jacqueline

Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog... You are so clever, such a variety of skills. Really loved reading through your blog... I am really glad you found me and I hope you have a wonderful day too... x

[BK]

Hi Jacqueline, glad to hear that you are having a very good week so far. I like the idea of the cooking game plan; this will surely make it fun for both of you and at the same time to understand and learn from each other.

[Nia]

Really fun idea!!! :D Enjoy your meals!
Have a great day my friend!

[Mousy Brown]

What a great way to make what can become a chore, loads of fun for both of you - the meals you have done sound delicious! Take care and enjoy the rest of your break Lots of love Em x

[soraya nulliah]

dear jaqueline-thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comment on my art. I saw this recipe Nintendo gizmo on a t.v. ad-sounds very cool but I am so technology impaired! I am going to peruse through your blog-I love new ideas:)

[anna]

ah ha cool!!

if you take a look at my blog you will see ive given you a little blog award :)
happy days
Anna x

[wini]

Thank you for sharing the dishes you made! It all sounds yummy! :)

[mo]

I love the whole layout and look of your blog. great profile picture too..... I like the look of your book recommendations too.. think I shall be having a look at some of them....

[Katie Stepehnson]

You take the lovliest photos, seriously. I think it's wonderful to cook for each other.

[theUngourmet]

I think my daughter plays this. Fun! :)

[Jenny Lee Wentworth]

Hello! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and for your sweet comments. I'm glad to meet you! Love this post, I has no idea the DS had a game like this, so fun!

Wishing you well!

Jenny

[Jacqueline]

Such fun to know that your daughter plays this game too! With such a talented mother, i'm sure she would grow up to become a great cook just like you! :) Love to you!

[Miriam R Kaye]

what a great idea! and I too adore those flip flops :)

Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog, I look forward to coming back here too :)

Hope you have a lovely weekend.

Baci

Miriam
{my blog - http://miriamkaye.typepad.com}

[Moira Neal]

Hello Jacqueline! thanks for your visit...I enjoyed your blog and will be back. Looking forward to Kelly's course...the fun has begun already!

[Tracy]

That is such fun...love that! Happy weekend, Jacqueline! :o) ((BIG HUGS))

[Sonja]

Oh my goodness, what an inspiring blog you have here! So very thankful that you left a comment on mine and I found my way here. Thank you for all the smiles.