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My First Video Freefrom Cookery Lesson: The Day I Exposed Myself To The World!

2014-05-09 07.42.10

Breakfast this morning was a funny affair.  Funny in a ha ha sense and in a funny weird sense.

Not only did my kids get to watch me making pancakes twice at the same time (all will become clear later!), but my youngest came out with “Last night I heard a woodpecker in my tummy.”

He then proceeded to tell us “I accidentally swallowed him, that’s why I have a fat tummy.”

He didn’t leave it there…no, he went on “Count to 3 and he’ll come out my pants.”

I don’t need to tell you how it ended.

Oh how I laughed…kids have that special knack of doing that don’t they?  Especially our son who I am sure will be a comedian one day!

Anyway, on to the purpose of writing this, which is to explain how the kids got to watch me making pancakes twice at the same time.  No, we did not visit some weird parallel universe (although there are days when it feels like that!).  I showed them my first ever video cookery lesson, to which my daughter said “you could cook along watching her…I mean, you!”

I had been rather nervous since posting the video last night.  It is the first time that I have really ‘exposed’ myself.  Normally I prefer to hide behind things, shrink into the background, not be seen or heard.

But I have been inspired by a good friend of mine.  He has recently set up Harry’s Dad which was prompted by his realisation that he kept telling his son to try things even if he was scared, but that he in fact did not do the same.  He decided it was time to let the adventures begin before he was too old and knackered to get out of his chair!

So,being a talented musician, he decided to move out of his comfort zone and do his bit to help other less fortunate children to realise some of their potential by selling music in aid of a charity called Young Minds.  YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.  What an important cause and one that most of my readers will relate to, so please check out Harry’s Dad and buy a track or two!

Anyway, he helped me to realise that I could reach out to more people by doing a video.  Although I was scared (I hate even being on our little home videos that nobody will watch!), I decided to overcome that and get on with it!  I have done far more scary things than that in my life.

So, here it is.  My first ever public video.  It is real.  Not too much editing.  Just me in my little unfancy kitchen, with chipped crockery!

I hope it inspires more of you to try cooking freefrom food for your whole family, not just for those members who have an allergy/intolerance or coeliac disease!  You really don’t need much, just a willing attitude and a desire to help those who are slightly different (through needing a special diet) to fit in.

Oh, and if you like it please share it!  Thanks.

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  1. Julie's Family Kitchen says

    9th May 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Well done, your video is excellent.

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      11th May 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you so much Julie! Hope to get another one out by the end of this week 😉

      Reply
  2. Mel says

    9th May 2014 at 9:06 pm

    What a fab video, Vicki! Well done for managing to look and sound so natural. Your daughter is right; it is great to be able to make something whilst looking at the video. I did it a couple of times and really enjoyed it. Your son has a very vivid imagination. Great morning story! Mel

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      11th May 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks so much for your comment Mel! Yes, our 4 year old certainly has a vivid imagination…today he was knitting his tummy?!? There is obviously something going on with his tummy at the moment!

      Reply
  3. Molly says

    10th May 2014 at 11:00 am

    Vicki, it’s wonderful – you’re wonderful, I feel a TV contract coming on!
    Great advice from Harry, and your son’s story cracked me up 🙂
    Looking forward to the next vid – keep em coming, Mx

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      11th May 2014 at 7:42 pm

      Ah, thanks Molly! Next video should come out this week for Coeliac Awareness Week!

      Reply
  4. Sonia says

    12th May 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Love your video! You are great on camera, really confident!! Love the recipe I’m Paleo so will be trying this x

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      12th May 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Thanks Sonia! Let me know how you get on. Once you have these for breakfast it is hard to have anything else!!

      Reply
  5. Philippa @Letters to Elliot says

    12th May 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Yum yum yum! Fab video too. Will definitely try these out 🙂

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      13th May 2014 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you so much Philippa! Let me know if you do make them. All feedback is helpful!

      Reply
  6. Hellie's Corner says

    12th May 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Pancakes for breakfast, what a lovely luxury, I’ve only ever had them at this time of day when I was on holiday in the US.

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      13th May 2014 at 1:18 pm

      Ah, you should make them a non-luxury! Far better for you than cardboard breakfast cereal and bread! 😉

      Reply
  7. Laura says

    12th May 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Those just might be the most perfectly round pancakes I’ve ever seen! Your speaking is very clear and feels very genuine. (Not over acting like some HGTV shows I’ve watched.)

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      13th May 2014 at 1:17 pm

      Thank you so much for your comment!! I really appreciate it.

      Reply
  8. VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood says

    12th May 2014 at 11:17 pm

    Your video is really good. And how neat is your kitchen! I love pancakes but have never tried the ‘free’ version.

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      13th May 2014 at 1:17 pm

      …you could easily make these with ‘normal’ flour and ‘normal’ milk!

      Reply
  9. Rollercoaster Mum says

    12th May 2014 at 11:55 pm

    Yay – you conquered those YouTube video demons – well done! And you’ve done a great job too 🙂

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      13th May 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Ah, thanks so much! Have other issues now with my next video! Not sure why I started this project 😉

      Reply
  10. Jo @ 3 Kids and a Gluestick says

    13th May 2014 at 12:02 am

    Love the video! I am amazed you have never done it before; you seem so confident 🙂 You also make the pancakes look so easy and quick to make! Well done 🙂

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      13th May 2014 at 1:15 pm

      Thank you so much!! They are really easy 😉

      Reply
  11. Emily G says

    13th May 2014 at 7:19 am

    Wow that’s a fab video, I’d love to do videos but not sure how you do the editing or the words on screen! I thought that was a great recipe and really useful to see you making them.

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      13th May 2014 at 1:15 pm

      Thank you so much! It is actually easier than you might think although my current video is deciding not to play sound, even though it has recorded fine on the camera! Grrr!

      Reply
  12. Em @ snowingindoors says

    13th May 2014 at 1:42 pm

    That’s a really great video, very helpful and just the right length. Your son sounds like a properly funny chap xx

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      14th May 2014 at 11:27 am

      Thanks Em! Yes, kids are very funny aren’t they?! I loved your four year old’s fashion advice. I think our 2 would get on very well!!

      Reply
  13. agatapokutycka says

    13th May 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Lovely video!
    I would have never guess it was the first one.
    Well done!

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      14th May 2014 at 11:26 am

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment!

      Reply
  14. suzanne3childrenandit says

    13th May 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Well done for stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new – I bet your kids loved watching it! Loving the look of those pancakes 🙂

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      14th May 2014 at 11:25 am

      Ah thanks Suzanne! It is funny how once you do something it is no longer a big deal!

      Reply
  15. Michelle Murray says

    17th May 2014 at 7:52 am

    Great video and well done. I’d love to be brave enough. popping over from http://www.mummy2monkeys.co.uk

    Reply
    • The Free From Fairy says

      19th May 2014 at 9:59 am

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I didn’t think I was brave enough but sometimes you just have to step outside your comfort zone!

      Reply

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