Last week, I promised to share with you how I am creative other than writing. Well, I don’t write much now except for this blog. If you see a “new” book with my name on it, at this point in time, it’s a repackage. I am grateful for repacks!
I appreciate the creativity of my writers. I can’t think of a better career than being a literary agent! But as for my creativity, the main way I’m creative now is cooking!
Not only do I love cooking, but it is a way I express love to my family and friends. I have fun perusing new recipes, choosing which dishes to prepare. I’ll admit, I have never followed a recipe exactly. This is just part of the creative process.
I enjoy shopping, choosing each ingredient to include. When you prepare food from scratch, you are aware of exactly what you and your family are consuming. You can pay special to nutrients and be mindful of the body’s response to the well-being and energy the right kinds of food provide.
Not only that, but I have a chance to be creative every day! Now, to plan tonight’s dinner…
Your turn:
Do you enjoy cooking?
Do your characters enjoy cooking?
Have you ever included recipes in your books?
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Love the post, Tamela.
I’m not too fond of actual cooking, but I do love to bake. (As in, I’ll never be a gourmet chef, 🙂 ). We have a lot of food allergies in our family, so it’s fun to come up with new ideas of tasty treats and desserts we can safely eat. I love the achievement of making something we can all enjoy that doesn’t include any allergens.
My characters have baked items in my books and I have included a recipe one of my characters baked in an anthology of which I was a part.
I’m more of a baker than a cook. I do enjoy describing food in my writing! I’ve been told by some of my readers that reading my books makes them hungry! LOL!
Fun post, Tamela!
I love cooking, baking, candy-making, concocting… Pretty much anything that has to do with taste-testing. 🙂 My mom and both grandmothers were exceptional cooks and passed on that love of experimenting in the kitchen. My dad’s mom ran a very successful cake business and even passed on some secret family recipes!
The heroine in my completed novel delights in baking and uses a silver, heirloom spice tin she treasures. She’s not exceptional at cooking, though, as evidenced when she catches a skillet on fire, which results in her tending the burns of her rescuer–the man she once vowed to hate forever. Poignant romantic moment ensues. 😉
One of my favorite things is reading a good book–especially a historical romance, then finding recipes that match certain scenes or confections the heroine baked. I hope to include recipes in my books when the time comes.
Thanks for sharing with us about your passion for creativity and cooking!
Thank you all so much for sharing! I have really enjoyed all of your comments. 😀