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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Julie's Family Kitchen says
Well done, your video is excellent.
The Free From Fairy says
Thank you so much Julie! Hope to get another one out by the end of this week 😉
Mel says
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
The Free From Fairy says
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!
Molly says
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
The Free From Fairy says
Ah, thanks Molly! Next video should come out this week for Coeliac Awareness Week!
Sonia says
Love your video! You are great on camera, really confident!! Love the recipe I’m Paleo so will be trying this x
The Free From Fairy says
Thanks Sonia! Let me know how you get on. Once you have these for breakfast it is hard to have anything else!!
Philippa @Letters to Elliot says
Yum yum yum! Fab video too. Will definitely try these out 🙂
The Free From Fairy says
Thank you so much Philippa! Let me know if you do make them. All feedback is helpful!
Hellie's Corner says
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.
The Free From Fairy says
Ah, you should make them a non-luxury! Far better for you than cardboard breakfast cereal and bread! 😉
Laura says
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.)
The Free From Fairy says
Thank you so much for your comment!! I really appreciate it.
VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood says
Your video is really good. And how neat is your kitchen! I love pancakes but have never tried the ‘free’ version.
The Free From Fairy says
…you could easily make these with ‘normal’ flour and ‘normal’ milk!
Rollercoaster Mum says
Yay – you conquered those YouTube video demons – well done! And you’ve done a great job too 🙂
The Free From Fairy says
Ah, thanks so much! Have other issues now with my next video! Not sure why I started this project 😉
Jo @ 3 Kids and a Gluestick says
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 🙂
The Free From Fairy says
Thank you so much!! They are really easy 😉
Emily G says
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.
The Free From Fairy says
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!
Em @ snowingindoors says
That’s a really great video, very helpful and just the right length. Your son sounds like a properly funny chap xx
The Free From Fairy says
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!!
agatapokutycka says
Lovely video!
I would have never guess it was the first one.
Well done!
The Free From Fairy says
Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
suzanne3childrenandit says
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 🙂
The Free From Fairy says
Ah thanks Suzanne! It is funny how once you do something it is no longer a big deal!
Michelle Murray says
Great video and well done. I’d love to be brave enough. popping over from http://www.mummy2monkeys.co.uk
The Free From Fairy says
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!