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The Domestic Goddess Rides Again

April 5, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

We built our house nearly 5 years ago now. My extravagance at the time was to put 2 ovens in the kitchen, side by side. My friends thought we were crazy (some thought that one oven was too many!). However, I have been nurturing Sarah’s cooking skills and she is now a very competent cook in her own right (at age 11 years) and can cook up a 3 three course meal without assistance. This afternoon we spent a very companionable time baking, side by side. She whipped up some Fudge Brownie Cookies (most of her baking incorporates chocolate in one form or other) and I made up some cupcakes – vanilla and chocolate with some inspiration from Nigella. Our lunchboxes will be the envy of our classmates and colleagues this week…..

I have been wanting to experiment with some zippered pouches after seeing many fine examples over recent weeks. I made up this little cupcake number which Sarah is going to stash in her school bag to keep some handy items such as tissues, money, and lip balm.

I also made up this Gingerbread pencil case using some gorgeous fabric that I ordered from Retro Mummy.

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  1. Melissa says

    April 5, 2008 at 8:43 am

    Lisa love the baked goodies, they look so divine, and the bags are adorable! What a great idea, even in 9th grade my daughter still needs all kinds of small cases for different things.
    Love your designs!

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  2. Blossom says

    April 5, 2008 at 6:18 am

    Aha…so since you built your house only five years ago, you MUST live pretty close to me!!! I’m with you on the two ovens. I had a double oven at our old house and thought I wouldn’t use them, but they both got a serious workout. Especially when baking sweets or entertaining. You’ve really inspired me to get my daughter cooking…she’s only seven but I think she could start baking her own things now, rather than just stirring and cracking eggs, right?

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  3. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    April 6, 2008 at 3:07 am

    I’m sure envious will be an understatement this week with your food and those gorgeous zipper pouches. They look fantastic.
    Gosh and cooking so well and just 11 years old. Amazing. xx

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  4. melissa s. says

    April 5, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    everything looks delectable…especially the chocolate. and I’m SO jealous of your two ovens!!

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  5. Wisdom.Courage.Love says

    April 5, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    That is an awesome idea, just need a bigger house to put two oven into. I love the way you inspire your daughter, mine always want to sew/scrap or cook (or which the do) but I could take more time to encourage them. Those little cases are a great idea.

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  6. Leanne says

    April 5, 2008 at 7:06 pm

    If Sarah and her cooking skills ever want a holiday in S.A she can stay with us – very cute little bags.

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  7. Hollabee says

    April 5, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    yum everything looks so delicious…including the little bags…might bake something myself now…

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  8. Selina says

    April 5, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    Great pencil cases, think I might have to steal that idea! They would be great little gadet cases in general for all my bits and pieces.

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  9. CurlyPops says

    April 5, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    Yum. I wish I had two ovens….I had to bake in batches yesterday and it’s so much more time consuming. I love your zippered pouches, I’m going to have a go at them myself when I get the chance.

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  10. gina says

    April 6, 2008 at 4:30 pm

    2 ovens- what a great idea. And never mind your friends this week, you are the envy of me right now! I found your blog through The Vintage Pearl- love the idea behind this blog- celebrating time spent with your daughter. ps. your photos are downright dee-lish!

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  11. Wendy says

    April 6, 2008 at 8:05 am

    Love the gingerbread pouch! Especially the fabric with the kerchief girl. I’d have to give up a sink or a fridge to make room for another oven. We have a stand in one place and do it all kitchen in a very old house. Good thing I don’t cook much.

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  12. periwinkle says

    April 6, 2008 at 10:16 am

    Love the gingerbread man- he is so cute. I think my pics showed the best bit about where we live-thank you
    Lisa x

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  13. Kylie says

    April 6, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    Oh I would love to have two ovens – I always seemt o want to do 20 things at once and have to que things LOL – oh and to own your own home – I dream of the day we stop moving every 18 months and can do that!

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  14. Kate says

    April 6, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    If I could fit a double oven in I would. The cakes look yummy!

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  15. Collins says

    April 7, 2008 at 7:19 am

    Cute zippered pouches! How great that you and your daughter have a love of cooking with each other.

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  16. Skye Rocket Sews says

    April 6, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    Another Melissa here,we are taking over the world 😉
    Love the cupcake pencil case and your softies sewing is going off!
    Double oven sounds like heaven,we rent our place and the kitchen is a shocker!
    Mel.x

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  17. amandajean says

    April 7, 2008 at 5:22 am

    your daughter sounds like quite the accomplished cook for age 11! I like your zippered pouches, too.

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  18. dontlooknow says

    April 8, 2008 at 3:41 am

    All I can say is YUM! Plus I also have two ovens … a must have I say!

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  19. Corrie says

    April 9, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    oh wow they are gorgeous!!!!!! be sure to pop over to the oh sew retro mummy group in flickr and I’ll include them in the competition I’m running to receive oodles of new FQ’s! I love them!!!! well done

    Corrie;)

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  20. Erna says

    April 12, 2008 at 4:51 am

    I absolutely love love loveeee that gingerbreadman pouch! It just looks perfect!!

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  21. Marcia says

    April 12, 2008 at 7:39 am

    Those zippered pouches are truly wonderful! I love how you incorporated the embroidery pieces.

    Reply

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