Finding inspiration

I don't know about you but I really do struggle with what to make for dinner, I have so many cookbooks but most of the time nothing inspires me and I long for someone else to make a decision instead of just answering 'anything' when I ask them. This wonderful duck is the lid of a casserole dish that we were given as a wedding present twenty two years ago now! I like to look at him and photograph him but sadly he won't tell me anything either so I still don't know what to make for dinner tonight.
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28 comments:

  1. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 10:34

    Oh I totally understand this dilemma. LOL Charmaine

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  2. :: Lavender's Green ::27 January 2011 at 10:48

    I have just moved out (married - yay!) and am now in charge of dinners. It's weird to have to come home from work and think about what I'm going to make instead of wondering what's been made. Tonight I made simple chicken breasts with cucumber, tomato and hot butter corn. Mmm!

    x Jasmine

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  3. Lou Belcher27 January 2011 at 11:27

    Beautiful photo.

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  4. Clare B27 January 2011 at 11:53

    I love collecting cookbooks, love looking through them but they end up being more like coffee table books that I flip through rather than actually cook from. When I'm really stuck I occasionally look at www.notakeout.com - it has a different recipe every day. Not always what I end up cooking, but a go-to if I'm really stuck. It's either that or tomato soup with toasted cheese sandwiches

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  5. justjulia27 January 2011 at 12:00

    deciding what to make & shopping were the bane of my existence. Now after retiring hubby shops with me (or for me) and makes suggestions as to what he would like to eat--then helps me cook it. ah bliss. Still, if dinner would just cook itself...
    Lovely photo (great duck! Congratulations on 22 years in!) and spot on sentiment.

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  6. Little Mochi27 January 2011 at 12:31

    Oh I completely had this same dilemma last night! When I am completely lost on what to make I go for breakfast for dinner ~ the girls love those nights ;)

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  7. SarahinSC27 January 2011 at 12:57

    That same problem plagues me every night! Can't stand it!

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  8. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 13:38

    It's an age old question for sure. Lovely, soft photo.

    Becky Sue

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  9. Carol Blackburn27 January 2011 at 14:18

    Hey, maybe we could all share a recipe....sounds like fun. We can make the dish and share our thoughts about it. I'll give you one if you'll give me one. I have a great and easy one called Potatoe Onion Bake. What do you say?

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  10. Sandra Lundy27 January 2011 at 14:31

    what a great casserole dish! and as for dinner...i feel the same. so many times it's a hard decision to make.

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  11. Angie Willis27 January 2011 at 14:41

    Just don't make Duck Casserole :-)

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  12. Unknown27 January 2011 at 15:03

    Yep, I always get that same answer when I ask that question.. I feel your pain!
    Love this photo.. Such a soft feel to it ..

    Hugs, Linda

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  13. SKCPhotos27 January 2011 at 15:40

    I too have this problem. That is probably why we end up having the same thing every week LOL. Easy and less thinking involved.

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  14. gina27 January 2011 at 15:46

    Cooking can get to be a tiresome task! When my kids were young, two friends and I decided to have a "dinner co-op", where we each cooked for the three families one night a week. We didn't eat together (too complicated) but we ended up with four great dinners (one was leftovers) and we only had to cook once! That lasted a couple of years. Wish we were still doing it. Your duck is so sweet.

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  15. Unknown27 January 2011 at 16:54

    Oh my goodness Justine. That is a beautiful picture. What a great casserole dish. I LOVE it. Very special. I have never seen anything like that.

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  16. Jamie27 January 2011 at 17:09

    You put your time to better use - photos are better than dinner anytime.

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  17. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 20:08

    I never know what to fix. It is horrible. I wish someone would plan all my meals for me. Cool photo.

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  18. Gayle Price27 January 2011 at 21:11

    What a beautiful photo (as per usual). For something made of china he is quite expressive.......obviously he is not going to suggest you have duck for dinner tho ! I have lots of cook books too, I love them, but I know what you mean about lack of inspiration. Sometimes I hop on the computer and look at some foodie sights and that helps. i.e. http://foodgawker.com/

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  19. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 21:18

    What a beautiful dish!
    I think the fog and winter blues are getting to me. I have been cooking very easy and quick meals. I would rather be curled up with a blanket and a book. :)

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  20. Rosie Grey27 January 2011 at 21:41

    What a lovely lid - beautiful tones of your photo, and I love the light so much! I totally understand you - I also have stacks of cookbooks which doesn't help in my meal planning... My husband's answer however is "pasta" or "spaghetti" whenever I ask what he would like to have! :-)

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  21. Lisa Gordon27 January 2011 at 22:00

    I am part of the "anything crew" also, and even though this little guy won't give you any hints, he sure is cute!
    Wonderful shot!

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  22. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 23:05

    Wonderful photo. When i get lost to what to fix, we most often have a breakfast meal for dinner.

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  23. Unknown27 January 2011 at 23:35

    At least you're a great cook! I remember all your wonderful dinner parties. I just find it hard when I do cook and the children turn up their noses and I think. Why do I even bother!!!

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  24. Becca28 January 2011 at 05:57

    I just eat whatever my husband makes...yes, I am a lucky girl! Love the photo, what an interesting dish. :-)

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  25. Wendy29 January 2011 at 02:50

    I hear ya! I usually only cook on the weekends, and my stepson is a very picky (i.e., boring!) eater - mashed potatos are a staple at our dinner table, and heaven forbid if I had a little garlic. So, during the week I've been indulging myself - making soup! It makes the house smell wonderful, and there are thousands of soup recipes out there. This week I made curry split pea - delish! Find your inspiration - because your tummy will love you for it!

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  26. Margaret30 January 2011 at 15:24

    Very funny and I can so relate. I've had the same problem for almost 21 years. More than cooking though, I hate the cleaning up afterwards. ...and I love your little duck. He's so cute. And your lighting is so soft. Lovely

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  27. Jessica31 January 2011 at 03:59

    After reading through the comments, I definitely don't feel so alone!! I use to use a service that sent me my recipes and meal plans for the whole week. I LOVED it!! Unfortunately, my picky eaters (kids AND husband) didn't like half of the recipes so it money-wise it wasn't worth it.

    But more interestingly, your duck is just lovely! On our honeymoon to Spain, my husband and I picked up a basket that had a duck head. I used it for many years as a bread basket -- until our lab-mix puppy got a hold of it. ; )

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  28. Katy Noelle31 January 2011 at 15:40

    Oh! This is so funny! I'm just with you. =D

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