Whether I am cooking or baking there is always at least a touch of chaos accompanying me in the kitchen.

Truly, my desire is to start with an orderly kitchen but more often than not, I have a heap of dirty dishes on one side of the sink and a drainer stacked to the brim with clean dishes on the other side (for the lack of dish washer). Too often, I have procrastinated and supper time has gained on me quickly, then I have to hurry-scurry whip something up to eat before we’re all hangry.

And of course my tots are “trying to help” or needing something immediately.

At this point my brain is maxed out from overstimulation and clutter. It’s mostly all in my head but it sure feels like chaos. It’s a good kind of chaos I suppose. We’re making meals and memories amongst the packed counters and dirty dishes.

Someone might label my cooking style as chaotic as well. If a perfectionist were to watch as I sprinkle a little of this and add dash of that to what I’m concocting they surely would be mortified. Taming it all down to be put into a recipe is a bit of a challenge for this follow-your-heart cook. It’s a good kind of chaos that brings wildly delicious flavors to all kinds of dishes.

Here’s to hoping the chaos in my kitchen will add a little life to yours!

Jes Aytch

Praise the Lord!