Where Have All The Aprons Gone?

I don’t wear an apron anymore when I cook and I miss it. I especially missed it while making this recipe for Beef and Red Wine Broth – as I’m pouring hot liquids through a strainer, hot splatters of soup were getting all over me. When I was a kid, I had the coolest apron – it was blue and yellow and had tiny flowers all over it. I’d put it on everytime I got to help my mother out in the kitchen. It was like putting on a uniform. I knew I was going to do some SERIOUS cooking with it on. So I have decided I am going to buy myself an apron to wear. I did a little online shopping – and oh my – how aprons have changed! While at one time aprons might have been seen as a symbol of women’s oppression (“get in the kitchen and cook my dinner, woman”), they are now regarded as some sort of fashion statement in the cooking world. Here are a couple of examples of aprons I love. You might love them too!

The first is a classic, blue stripe apron. Most likely this is the one I will purchase, simply because I’ve seen it worn on Top Chef so many times…maybe if I wear it, I’ll be a top chef too! Classic, simple and it goes with everything:

The second is a gorgeous Italian Seafood print apron. This is the apron I would wear if I didn’t spill so many things. Maybe some calm, sophisticated women can pull it off…but I am not one of those. Especially in the kitchen. When I am a grown up, I am definitely buying this luxurious looking apron:

Here is a cute Mother/Daughter apron set. If you want to teach your daughter some tips and tricks in the kitchen, this is the set for you! Matching Ice Cream Cone Aprons, available in adult and children’s sizes, have an ice cream cone print and precious pink piping and bows adorning it. It is the perfect gift for someone you know:

I am still undecided about which apron I’ll choose, but I know I have to get one. For the love of all of my clothes!

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