Garlic Butter Prawns
Tilapia en Papillote with Brown Rice Pilaf
Fish with Green Veggie Pilaf
Mushroom Pate’
Pork Rillettes
Caprese Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom Pate in the making
Flavor Fest in Progress
Roasted Cauliflower
Tandoori Tacos
Hakuna Frittata
Wasabi Massaged Salmon in progress
Steak, Bacon & Pepper Fajitas
Roasted Pork with Crackling
Another en Papillote Fish Dish
Yet another en Papillote Fish Dish
Salmon with Wasabi and Radishes
Spicy Chicken Tenders with Green Rice Pilaf
Pulled Pork with Green Onion Potato Patties
In the wake of hearts grieving around the world, I have no words — only pictures to prove that I still cook. Sometimes the kitchen is the best place to be to care for loved ones (and yourself), and a satisfying meal at the end of the day — lovingly prepared and shared, is what it’s all about — whether it appears online or not.
During the past year I’ve come to understand life’s disruptions (although certainly not to that extent) and how much “living life” in the present with precious loved ones precludes posting.
If you’re interested in a particular recipe, please ask. (Hover over the photos for descriptions.) Thanks, xo
Praying for Paris,
~ Kim
a little lunch 
Sitting together around a table is the greatest recipe for world peace.
I love your “recipe” Christine! Absolutely yes.
So beautifully put. The world is in such turmoil and so many of us want to help but feel helpless.
Lorraine, I read somewhere once that change begins at home, and I think the kitchen is an ideal place to start. When we feed our souls (and those we love) it inspires us to widen the ripples in the pond (or lake!) Thank you.
Blogging should never get in the way of life!
Ain’t that the truth, Tandy?! Thanks for this great reminder. xo
The world is a cruel and crazy place right now. Thank you for sharing this update Kim. Glad to know all is well for you xxx
Liz, it seems pretty incredible thinking back a year… I feel very blessed and thankful. xo
And good on you too Kim. there are the important everyday things and there is everything else. Thanks for taking the time out to leave a lovely comment on my blog. What a delicious time you have been having in your kitchen
My pleasure, Tania! I like your thought on important everyday things. So true!
That is overwhelming evidence that you are definitely still cooking! Yes, the events of the last week have been shocking. When will it stop! We’ve had three terrorism attacks here in Oz in the last nine months. It seems no where in the world is safe from these demonic incidents and that’s very tragic xx
Charlie, it seems all we can do is to keep cooking for the ones we love, and deal with whatever else the world throws at us one day at a time. Obviously I’ve been doing more cooking than writing these days — I admire your ability to do both with kids underfoot, too! — but it makes the world a lil’ more sane. xoxo
A great post!
Thank you, Mimi! I suspected that you have a “French Connection” (given your name, and all) and your recent vacation post confirmed that. Hoping your family and friends there are safe and well. Again, thanks.
What a lovely post and yes, you are cooking girl! You certainly do know about tragedy and that living your life with love and caring is so important.
Thank you, Diane! Can’t believe it’s been over a year since we went through all “that” — love and caring got us through the worst. xo
Oh wow, love those dishes! I like how you’ve compiled them into a photo collage. Well, I’ve to admit cooking is a way of destressing………. xoxo
Shirley, I was surprised how many photos were in my archives and a collage seemed the best way to show them. (Your garlic butter prawns are pictured top left — my hubby & I loved ’em!) Thanks, love… destress away! :) xo
There are parts of the world that are in so much pain. I send my love to them all.
Your food photos always make me hungry and I do exactly what you do… when life is stressful I cook. Life is always safer in the kitchen.
Maureen, it’s amazing how “technology” (and food) unite all of us — almost instantaneously it seems. Shared pain (and food) make it more bearable. I totally agree with your last statement, xo.
Everything looks so delicious!!!!! <3 living life in the moment/present is my current state of mind! And I am finally at peace! Lovely pictures my dear!
Yay, Isabelle! So glad to hear you’re at peace, xo. You deserve it, and I know you’ll enjoy every minute of it. Thanks so much!
You’re so right, Kim. I head to the kitchen when I’m really feeling sad…there’s just something therapeutic about working w/food and infusing my soul into it. All of these dishes look aaahhhhmazing luv! xo
Heartfelt thanks, Ally. I’m soooo behind on sharing my thoughts (and/or recipes) here, but I still take pictures. :) The smile on TMOFW’s face is worth all the slicing and dicing… and shows how FOOD can impact the world one person at a time. :) xoxo