After a week with a regular episode (it was filmed back in January), tomorrow we’re going back to my self-shot “Staying Home” series on Food Network! If you caught my first one, you know the drill: Because my regular crew is in England and isn’t able to travel to Oklahoma right now, my kids and I have been shooting shows ourselves. Saturday’s episode will be the second. We filmed it…like ten days ago! Quick turnaround, man.
It’ll be on Food Network Saturday morning (that’s tomorrow) at 10am/9c!
For this episode, my brave crew consisted of Alex, Paige, my nephew Stuart, and Alex’s friend Mauricio. We have all been holing up together for the past six weeks, and while they all have their various remote work and school responsibilities, they have been glad to help me with this crazy-fun project, which has allowed me to continue with somewhat of a routine that forces me to shower, put on makeup, and brush my hair. Without this, the spiral downward would have been steep and swift.
In this episode, I’m transforming canned soup, making a homemade taco that will rock your world, and making a fancy dessert with the most un-fancy ingredients you’ve ever seen. And the kids are behind the wheel!
I mean…behind the camera.
It’s amazing what can be done with an iPhone and a hand-held gimbal these days. Our great-grandparents would be astounded!
Also, I catch a spoon on fire in this episode. You can’t make this stuff up. My great-grandmother would shake her head.
I know I won’t have these turkeys at home forever, and I know (I should say hope) that things will get back to normal soon. But for now, for this moment, I am cherishing this crazy, unplanned time with my family and enjoying seeing how much they have all grown up.
This photo will make much more sense when you see the episode. ?
I hope you’re all doing well! I hope you’re safe and are getting through the isolation okay. May things get better very soon!
Here’s a photo of Ladd burning grass around the Lodge last week. I’m glad he knows what he’s doing.
And here’s a photo of Fred to make you smile.
The dogs are loving all the family being home!
Lots and lots of love,
Reester
