News, Events, And Introducing: PAPRIKA, The Official Mascot Of The Flying Kitchen…

05/3/2010 6:12:00 AM
Posted by Shannon

Hi all.

We’ve been experiencing some technical difficulties here at The Flying Kitchen.

Paprika on Easter morning.

First of all, I’d like to thank all the fine people who came to my last classes here at Camp Lejeune!  Five Family Meals For $5 or Less, Fabulous Children’s Birthday Cakes, and Around The World In Appetizers went great and were SO MUCH FUN!

Second, for those of you who did not attend the classes, you read right – they were my last classes here at Camp Lejeune, because The Flying Kitchen is FLYING again….this time to the fabulous New Orleans, Louisiana.  I had no idea that Marines went to New Orleans, but I guess you learn something new every day.  Turns out they do, and my husband will be one of those.  For me, of course, it’s the thrill of all thrills because from a culinary perspective, New Orleans is the closest thing to Paris (here in the U.S).

And now for the technical difficulty part:

After the classes our new darling puppy (and official mascot of The Flying Kitchen), Paprika chewed through the cord to my laptop.

In true mascot style, Paprika then chewed through the cord that connects my camera to my laptop (so no pics could be downloaded).

Chinese Potstickers, with homemade dough - easier than you think and SO delicious. From my "Around The World In Appetizers" class.

Then the (human) baby pulled half the keys off the keyboard of my laptop – which wouldn’t have been so bad if he hadn’t have pulled the ’shift’, the letter ‘n’ and the ‘enter’ key off.  What’s worse is that I suspect he ingested a couple and I’m certain of the fact that Paprika chewed the ’shift’ key because I found it’s crumpled remains in my office.

Moving along….

Of course, I have still been cooking.  I developed a great pork chop recipe, a blackberry custard, cookies, bread, a pie and a great sour cream spice cake – but alas, we must wait until I can download my pics, because without pictures it’s just no fun.

In other news, my graphic artist and I are in the process of revamping things, so you will see some changes here at The Flying Kitchen, as well as at my pro-website, ShannonVavich.com.  Very exciting things, but I’m not going to spill any beans.

So if you could, please bear with us as we change the look of The Flying Kitchen.  Nothing big – you’ll still know it’s The Flying Kitchen, but it will be sleeker and oozing in awesomeness.

It will also be puppy-proof.

And baby-proof.

Take care friends,


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Comments

  1. Oh, my goodness! Puppies can be 4-legged piranahs when it comes to chewing, eh?! The curiosity of little ones, both 4-legged and 2 can lead to havoc in the home, but what would we do without them? I know you’ll come out better and stronger on the other side of these challenges, Shannon. Really looking forward to the new recipes, especially that blackberry custard, since I live in the land of the wild marionberry! Moving mercies for you and your entire family.
    P.S. My grandson graduates USMC boot camp in June…sweet!

    katherine - May 3, 2010 9:13 am

  2. Hi, Mrs. Shannon I work in the SCIF at RR405 I just wanted to say it was wonderful meeting you and your little ones. This site is really great! I look forward to trying these recipes I admire your strength to maintain your home with 5 children and your husband. While also helping others to a healthier eating lifestyle by sharing your recipes and techniques. You are a delight to be around. I will keep you and your family in my prayers God bless.

    Deontay - May 27, 2010 12:53 pm