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Cooking in the Cottage

January 2, 2012 at 10:37 am by Claudia

At the risk of looking like a total fool (and I often do) I’m posting this little video we made the other night while cooking dinner. It was cold and windy out, which is why the shades are pushed into the window openings, and we were playing a favorite tune. Hijinks like this are the norm in our little cottage.

Starring: Don, Claudia, Scout and Riley
Don: the chef; in baseball cap
Claudia: in old sweater, baggy jeans and no makeup
Scout: looking for crumbs
Riley: looking for crumbs
Filmed: with iPhone
Quality: going for an edgy, cinema verite feel; in other words, totally amateur
Fun level: high

(I have 2 posts up today, there’s one with actual pretty pictures right below.)

Filed Under: Don, Riley, Scout 52 Comments

Comments

  1. (un)Deniably Domestic says

    January 2, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    Fabulous! I hope dinner was as good to eat as fun as it was to make. I am so thrilled to see grown ups having great fun. ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  2. labbie1 says

    January 2, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    You are right! I does look like fun! My dogs said hi to your dogs when your dogs started barking on the video! LOL

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  3. Cozy Little House says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Priceless! Tell Don he looks like a mourning dove, bob-bob-bobbing along! I love that you two have so much fun. I’ve never had that. It almost makes me cry just to see the easygoing manner you two have. Truly priceless and endearing! I love him and I don’t even know him. Don’t worry, you’re much prettier.
    Brenda

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  4. andy says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Love it! !!!! We do that sort of thing too but we have not got brave enough to tape it yet!!!

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  5. rosedel says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    What fun! I’m smiling with you.

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  6. Ann@A Sentimental Life says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    thanks for the giggle! You are brave to do that…how about those boots you had on!
    I think the dogs don’t know what to think!
    But it is nice to see a couple, happy and enjoying themselves!

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  7. Deb says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    That was fun. Loved when the dogs joined in. I think we need to see more of these in the new year. I loved it. Hope you gave those dogs a treat for their vocals. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4

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  8. Vera @ Cozy Little Cabin says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    And you wouldn’t have had one bit more fun in a great big house w/a great big kitchen, would you?

    Keep showing the joys of “less is more”. There are a lot of people out there who need to hear the message…especially w/all the foreclosures, etc. Just down-size with joy & love in your heart!

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  9. Diane Cayton-Hakey says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Perfect music for cooking and jamming away in the kitchen. What fun!!

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  10. Lucille says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    That was such fun to watch, Claudia. You and Don are so funny together. What good sports you both are! I think the dogs looked sort of bewildered for a moment. Too cute! Thank you so much for that!

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  11. My Little Home and Garden says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    It’s nice to see a couple have so much fun together!

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  12. NanaDiana says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    OMGOSH, Claudia- THAT is hysterical. What? You can’ teach those dogs a step or two? I love this- I LOVE reality! xo Diana

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  13. vintage girl at heart says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Blessings for fun humor and dancing to dinner in the New Year!

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  14. Ann says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    What fun! I can’t imagine my husband allowing me to film him with such abandon. Way to go!

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  15. Susie says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Claudia, What a great time you two are having. I loved it. Smiles, Susie(She Junks)

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  16. Rizzi says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    OH CLAUDIA, THERE IS SO MUCH LOVE DANCING IN YOUR KITCHEN……..YOU GUYS ARE JUST GREAT….SCOUT AND RILEY WERE THE CUTEST…YUM…DON WAS MAKING A NICE LOOKING DISH…OH…..
    I LOVE YOUR PETER GUNN MUSIC…WERE YOU AT MOTHER’S……RIZZI

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  17. The Garden Bell says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Still giggling. You two are too funny.

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  18. BEACH BUNGALOW says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Ha! I love it; here I was thinking you were the serious, bookish type.

    You look fabulous in your baggy jeans by the way!

    S
    xo

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  19. Dorthe says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Such fun, you have Claudia- that`s priceless- love it, dear.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  20. Annette says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    That was awesome. The couple who plays together stays together! Life is so serious now a days, it is wonderful you can cast the worries aside and dance your hearts out! I loved it.
    Annette T

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  21. KATHY says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I love it!!! That is sooo cool!I’m going to watch it again.Don is just adorable,and so are you!

    Kathy

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  22. Raspberry Hill Crafts says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Was any vino involved in the making of the video? lol

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  23. Amy @MaisonDecor says

    January 2, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Hilarious!! Then my dog started barking when he heard your dog bark and it got even funnier!!

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  24. Betty Jo says

    January 2, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Claudia and Don that was a hoot! You guys can cook dinner for me anytime, as long as I get to be in the kitchen while you do it. ♥

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  25. AuntLou says

    January 2, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    :D

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  26. wickedfaerie says

    January 2, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    Great moves! That is the only way to cook dinner. Scout & Riley did not look impressed I think they were more interested in what was in Don’s frying pan.

    Thanks for the smile,
    Sue

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  27. Blessed Serendipity says

    January 2, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    I’d love to come to your house for dinner. Fun!

    Danielle

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  28. debi huntsman says

    January 2, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Looks like cooking is fun for all in your home! Great video!

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  29. Carolyn says

    January 2, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    WONDERFUL! At one point the dogs look like they’re saying “what the what?”Loved it!

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  30. LizlovesVintage says

    January 2, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    I can’t stop laughing!! Who needs TV!
    xxx Liz

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  31. delightfuleclecticabode.com says

    January 2, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    You guys look like you have a blast when you cook! Loved it. Can I come over?

    ~Sandy

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  32. Rosamargarita says

    January 2, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    Haaaaaa… haaaaaaaaa… haaaa
    Formidable!, al final el perro se pone nervioso y le ladra, les pide quietud…
    Me he reído mucho
    Besos

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  33. Crystal Rose Cottage says

    January 2, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    That was so cute Claudia! Thanks for the smile on my face!~Hugs, Patti

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  34. Lisa says

    January 2, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    You guys are great!! I love it!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  35. Jude Butterfly says

    January 2, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    Totally hysterical…. I would feel right at home. I was demonstrating my tai chi moves to my daughter once and she said it looked like “disco tai chi”
    Party on, dudes…..

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  36. Mary says

    January 2, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    Love, love, love it! You four are just the greatest family – and that stir fry must have been delicious!

    Thanks for giving me the giggles Claudia.

    Hugs -Mary

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  37. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    January 3, 2012 at 1:09 am

    You know, that was fun. Your iphone is getting a workout.

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  38. grammycarolynn (flickr) says

    January 3, 2012 at 3:30 am

    Hi Claudia…and, the other members of your star studded cast! I assure you…that was riveting! I loved every single second…It definitely looked more exciting than New Years Eve at our house!
    Blessings and laughter!
    Carolynn

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  39. pam says

    January 3, 2012 at 10:47 am

    What fun!
    I have a Lab named Scout and my daughter has a Boxer named Riley! They both love to hang around the frying pan.
    Keep it up. It keeps you young.
    What were you two making?

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  40. annette says

    January 3, 2012 at 11:06 am

    I LOVED it. Y’all looked like you were having so much fun. The is nothing like dancing before dinner.

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  41. Nola says

    January 3, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    You two are nuts; I love it! The dogs look totally confused, like they should have a little text bubble above their heads stating “We are not responsible for our pet humans”.
    Don looks a bit like a bobblehead! Don’t worry girl, you look great even without your makeup; your skin is beautiful.

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  42. An Urban Cottage says

    January 3, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    My hat is off to you two! Very fun and funny!

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  43. Norma says

    January 3, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    I think I should start every day by watching this little video Claudia, you two might be vegeterian but clearly you are a couple of hams ;) It’s definately made me start the day with a smile. Thanks for posting it! xx

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  44. GardenofDaisies says

    January 4, 2012 at 2:09 am

    Oh you guys are so fun! :-) My husband likes to sing along to Frank Sinatra when he cooks.

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  45. Debby says

    January 4, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    So cute. My dogs started to bark when they heard yours bark.

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  46. Ceekay- Thinkin of Home says

    January 7, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    So cute! My husband loves to JIVE to NCIS music!! But you guys are pretty good!!

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  47. Jill says

    January 7, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Okay, you two are hilarious! You’ve got some groovy moves there, girlie! As soon as the dogs started barking Hagrid looked over here and tilted his head, so I think your pups were a hit as well!
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  48. Belinda says

    January 7, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    That is FABULOUS!

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  49. Melissa Miller says

    January 7, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    That is awesome! LOL! I wish I could get my hubby to do this.

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  50. Corn in my Coffee-Pot says

    January 7, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    Perfect!
    This was great.
    Pure Love…
    and Trust…all wrapped up in SILLINESS!

    Pat

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  51. Melanie says

    January 8, 2012 at 1:32 am

    This was so funny! I like to act goofy sometimes and dance around the kitchen like a crazy woman, but my husband just sits there & watches me. He never acts light-hearted or silly like I do. He’s WAY too serious sometimes. Maybe I should show him this video. :-)

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  52. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says

    January 8, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    I LOVE this so much, Claudia…I’d fit right in at your house…my family thinks I’m nuts half the time lol!

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