Ten on Tuesday

This weeks questions come from Chelsea. I especially love how they are all cooking related.

1. Are there any movies that inspire you to bake/cook?
If you read my post from yesterday, then you would know the Julie & Julia is probably the number one movie that gives my all sorts of inspiration to cook. Another movie I love and always makes me think about cooking and entertaining is The Family Stone. They cook together, have a lovely holiday meal and it just reminds me of family. It's not really about cooking or baking, but my mind always wonders to that when they are in the kitchen or eating.

2. What's your favorite food blog and why?
The Pioneer Woman - She is a woman after my heart. She loves to cook, loves her man, and loves her family. And the food is divine!
Our Best Bites - You can find all sorts of recipes on this site and every one I have tried is delicious.
Bakerella - Who doesn't love sweets?
Recipe Rise - Rise & I went to elementary school together and she creates some easy dishes. She uses herbs from her garden and she loves to entertain.

3. Who's your favorite celebrity chef?
Giada De Laurentiis. She is beautiful and her recipes are wonderful.

4. What is your favorite kitchen tool?
My cast iron pans. They are perfect for cooking so many different dishes and will last forever. A close second is my coffee pot. It starts my day off right!

5. When it comes to cooking/baking what is your specialty?
If you ask my husband, he would say it's my marinated grilled salmon. A lot of people really like my queso, Mexican artichoke spinach dip, and my Oreo truffles.

6. When in the kitchen, do you wear an apron? If so, any cute ones you would like to share?
Yes, I love aprons. I wish I had more, it would be an addiction of mine. The only picture I have of my apron is Mason trying to put it on. It was a Mother's Day gift.

7. Is there anything that intimidates you when it comes to cooking/baking? (ex. pie crusts, yeast, sauces)

Most definitely yeast! I have it in my pantry and I have yet to use it. I want to but I'm so nervous.

8. What's the weirdest gadget in your kitchen?

Our Bagel Slicer. It's not really weird, but everyone always asks me what it is. I love Bagels and when Adam & I registered for our wedding, we both agreed it was a must in our house. Not to mention they used this slicer on The OC and if you know us, we loved that show.

9. What's your go-to music for cooking/baking?

I have never really played music while cooking or baking. The only time I ever put on any background noise is during the holidays. The noise from the kids in the house is enough.

10. After several failures, what do you do to motivate yourself to get back in the kitchen and try again?

I'm don't like defeat, who does? So that in itself is enough motivation for me.