Babies just wanna be like their mamas. And my pre-teen baby is no different. As I’m coming to terms with this, I’m also discovering my Smudge has some pretty wicked talents in the kitchen.
I love having a sous chef to help me and keep me company when I’m working in the kitchen. When she runs out of the room and returns with her apron on, I know it’s go time.
Her latest thing is, “Hey Mom, look!” All day long. Look at me dance. Look at me make this face. Look at this Rainbow Loom mustache someone made online. Look what Louis said about Harry and Niall said wasn’t true. Look at me dress up the dog in her wedding dress and stick her in the laundry basket and drive her around the house.
And on, and on and on.
I made these Currant and Oatmeal Cookies the other day and Smudge decided to make Cookie Soup with a few of them for her after school treat.
She bounded into my office with Cookie Soup in hand, and said, “Hey Mom, look,” but she wouldn’t share a bite.
She knows better.
So when she bolted into my office once again to say, “Hey Mom, look,” I gave a half hearted glance. And then I nearly spit out my diet coke with a choke that led to the biggest smile I’ve had in a while.
That’s when she showed me her Instagram of Cookie Soup. The photo she took, the type she designed (she loves her app) and the directions she wrote (she even figured out a marketing spin, “5 easy steps!”) and posted for her faithful 34 followers to make for themselves.
#yum
The crumb doesn’t fall far from the cookie.
Have a great weekend everyone, and hop about and check out this week’s Friday Faves.
1. If there’s anything wrong with your day, your week or even your year, this series of photos will absolutely turn that frown upside down. Toddler + puppy = the most adorable thing I think I’ve ever seen. See her blog here. And remember, don’t buy, rescue and adopt.
2. With yet another snow storm on the way, I’m putting my latest favorite new pair of boots to work. Smudge and I have a matching pair to shovel the driveway.
3. How to navigate the waters of Google+.
4. The editing on this clip of the 25 best films of 2013 in 11 minutes is totally on par with the lineup of movies it showcases. Man, I need to get to the movies!
5. I mean, some people have cravings but Mint Chocolate Chip Pringles? Really? 10 more oddball holiday themed foods.
6. About the only thing I’ve found funny to come out of Miley and her wrecking ball carnage.
7. I’m so glad I never gave up on gold accessories and I love shopping Etsy for new finds, like this bar necklace and these geometric studs …Christmas list in the making.
8. And what food blogger can resist edible gold cupcake sprinkles?
9. Or metallic gold tinsel to sparkle up your Christmas packages.
10. You could get me anything on this gift guide and mama would be happy Christmas morn. Ohhhp! Did I see a gold cuff ring?
11. And while you’re wrapping…this list of printable Christmas gift tags. So cute!
12. From the introduction of the Cronut to the possibility of a Sriracha shortage. 25 most important things to happen in 2013 for food lovers.
13. What I want with my pie. So pretty.
14. The perfect holiday music playlist.
15. DIY holiday gifts abound, here’s a few to think about making and gifting to your favorite friends and family:
DIY Spice Blends from Naturally Ella
DIY Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream from Food for My Family
DIY Vanilla Extract from Bell’alimento
DIY Homemade Lip Gloss from Joy the Baker
Homemade Irish Cream from me
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Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
I love Smudge’s cookie soup! She really takes after her mama!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
This is too cute. She’s a food blogger in the making.
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
Funny…how I long for a girl who wants to share everything with me; they too soon decide that their friends are their sharing partners and look at you as if you are nuts; enjoy your smudge…I know I sure do!
Love making everything for the holidays; thanks for some great new ideas.
Connie C. says
Enjoy this special time with her while you have it. Soon, her peer group will become the ones that she shares with the most. I’m not saying that you still won’t have special moments but as she gets older, things will change…
Katrina @ WVS says
So much great stuff in one post!! Homemade gifts to the max!
Liz @Life Made Sweet says
This is too cute! A super creative food blogger in the making. What Mint Chocolate Pringles? It’s so weird I must try!
Karista says
What a cutie your little Smudge! And brilliant just like her Mama. Love her imagination and style! Thanks for sharing, absolutely warmed my heart.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Smudge is just so adorable! I love the cookie soup idea! Swoon!
Fabulous Friday Faves, Heidi!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
I really hope one of my boys ends up loving to cook as much as I do!! I want cookie soup!
Holly says
Love Ali’s post! Definitely must have warmed your
Heart– I’m sure the girls will want to have
Cookie soup for their after school snack!
Emily says
Those cupcake sprinkles are fabulous!
Patti says
Oh boy she’s a chip off the old block and so cute too. Loved all your faves and love our Smudge.
Kristen says
As always I totally love these posts. And the cookie soup and Instagram is awesome! Too fun!!
Tieghan Gerard says
Smudge is going to rule the food world some day. We all need to watch out! :)
Love these post, Heidi! I am so so excited to read the G+ info!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Smudge Crush today. Love her and that soup!
And pretty sure I just spent the last 20 minutes link hopping from your favs. Always the best. :)
Lea @ Gourmet Mommy says
Ok, that is both brilliant and adorable. My kids are going to freak out for Smudge’s cookie soup for their next treat.
Holly Waterfall says
Oh my goodness, I just love that you’ve got a mini-foodiecrush in the making :)
Bev @ Bev Cooks says
I like your kid’s style! I’m on it. Now.
[email protected] says
Ok… now I’m craving cookie soup! Geeze!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Your Smudge makes me smile big time. :)
Christine says
This is so great post and amazing blog. This soup is so interesting that I have to try next time. Thank you!
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