Yeah, yeah, yeah...I start this whole blog thing and then I slack off. *L* I've been so busy with work and everything that I just haven't had time to think about an extra project. However, this weekend I will have some time to sit down and write a few entries. That way, I can just post them daily and get caught up.
Who else is participating? Still needing to get caught up? You're in good company! :)
See you soon!
Friday, March 1, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Day 9: Pre-Cooking
Before I begin cooking, I do all the sanitation things - make sure the trash can has a new liner in it, the dishes are washed, the counter and stove scrubbed, and my hands scrubbed as well. And then, it's time to get down to business.
If I am working on a recipe for this blog or one of my book project dealies, I like to think about the energies that are present in the ingredients, and how they will come together. If I am making a magical recipe such as my Prosperity Shortbread, I will take the time to infuse each ingredient with my intent.
In order to do this, I simply touch the ingredients. I run my (clean) hands through sesame seeds. I will hold a potato in my hands, close to my heart. I stir symbols into the batter or stew as I cook as well, but before that, I like to focus on the purpose of the meal.
I like to take my time and relax. I don't chop things quickly. I don't want to hurt myself, for sure, but more than that, I want to be calm and focused. I don't want to be sloppy, especially if it's a recipe I am making for the first time. If I am feeling angry, I will take time to breathe and release the anger. I release my negative feelings before I begin cooking because I do not want them to contaminate the food. (Yes, I'm a big fan of Como Agua Para Chocolate.)
That's it: relax, slow down, focus on the energy and intent, and focus on the actual task of cooking so you don't cut or burn yourself.
How about you?
If I am working on a recipe for this blog or one of my book project dealies, I like to think about the energies that are present in the ingredients, and how they will come together. If I am making a magical recipe such as my Prosperity Shortbread, I will take the time to infuse each ingredient with my intent.
In order to do this, I simply touch the ingredients. I run my (clean) hands through sesame seeds. I will hold a potato in my hands, close to my heart. I stir symbols into the batter or stew as I cook as well, but before that, I like to focus on the purpose of the meal.
I like to take my time and relax. I don't chop things quickly. I don't want to hurt myself, for sure, but more than that, I want to be calm and focused. I don't want to be sloppy, especially if it's a recipe I am making for the first time. If I am feeling angry, I will take time to breathe and release the anger. I release my negative feelings before I begin cooking because I do not want them to contaminate the food. (Yes, I'm a big fan of Como Agua Para Chocolate.)
That's it: relax, slow down, focus on the energy and intent, and focus on the actual task of cooking so you don't cut or burn yourself.
How about you?
Day 8: Special cleaning rituals/practices
I'm going to try to catch up a little bit. I got busy with work and got behind. I figured I would, though, hehe.
Day 8 is about special cleaning rituals or practices. I know some FLYladies, and I know some domestic witches who do a room or 'zone' a day. Me? I practice...avoidance. Yup, that's right. I'm a damned slob. I love to cook, but I hate to clean. Fortunately, my boyfriend deemed it his duty to keep the kitchen clean so the delicious foodz would keep a-comin', so my special cleaning practice right now is asking the Aussie.
But...
I don't want it to be that way. I really don't. Help me? What are some things you do to make cleaning less of a pain in the hindquarters? Knowing it *has* to be done? Or do you invoke a deity, someone for company? Do you clean to music? What do you listen as you clean? Please, I'm begging you for tips and tricks to turn me into the gourmet slob that I am and into someone who is slightly more domestic. I'll never learn sewing or anything like that, but I can at least keep my house from being a hazardous area. I'm only half-joking...
Day 8 is about special cleaning rituals or practices. I know some FLYladies, and I know some domestic witches who do a room or 'zone' a day. Me? I practice...avoidance. Yup, that's right. I'm a damned slob. I love to cook, but I hate to clean. Fortunately, my boyfriend deemed it his duty to keep the kitchen clean so the delicious foodz would keep a-comin', so my special cleaning practice right now is asking the Aussie.
But...
I don't want it to be that way. I really don't. Help me? What are some things you do to make cleaning less of a pain in the hindquarters? Knowing it *has* to be done? Or do you invoke a deity, someone for company? Do you clean to music? What do you listen as you clean? Please, I'm begging you for tips and tricks to turn me into the gourmet slob that I am and into someone who is slightly more domestic. I'll never learn sewing or anything like that, but I can at least keep my house from being a hazardous area. I'm only half-joking...
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Just a quick note
I haven't forgotten about my own blog challenge, but I have been incredibly busy with work. I will get caught up this weekend. I've been writing exams (more to go) and correcting essays (couple more of those, too), but I shall return!
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Day 7: How Do You Imbue Your Hearth With Magic?
I'm going to refer to the stove as the hearth, as I don't have a traditional hearth in my apartment (drat!). When I clean it, I clean off the grime and food stains and I also take time to smudge the area and light a candle on the back of the stove. Sometimes I'll put a candle inside the (clean, electric) oven as well, as a welcoming to the hearth deities, especially Hestia.
I don't have any specific cleaning chants that I use, but I'd love to learn some if anyone knows of any. That's it. I clean and bless the area, but not that often, really. Just whenever I feel it needs a good cleansing.
* Use natural cleaners - I use a mixture of white vinegar, water, and hydrogen peroxide (this mixture can be found on various websites)
* I like to scrub widdershins, and then do a polishing deosil wipe
I don't have any specific cleaning chants that I use, but I'd love to learn some if anyone knows of any. That's it. I clean and bless the area, but not that often, really. Just whenever I feel it needs a good cleansing.
* Use natural cleaners - I use a mixture of white vinegar, water, and hydrogen peroxide (this mixture can be found on various websites)
* I like to scrub widdershins, and then do a polishing deosil wipe
Friday, February 8, 2013
Day 6: My Least Favorite Task
My least favorite kitchen task has always been loading and unloading the dishwasher. I loathe it, probably because my mother forced me to do it when I was younger. I'm not too fond of washing dishes by hand, either, but I can find some sort of peace in that, rather like Roland Abu Hadee (so many bonus points to you if you get that reference)...
What's your least favorite kitchen task? Why do you dislike it? I still don't know exactly why I dislike it, unless it's simply because I'm lazy. I'm fortunate, though. My boyfriend, from the day he moved in, deemed it his duty to keep the dishes washed so I can cook up a storm. It's a very nice arrangement. :)
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