Earlier today I went to the cleaners to drop off a number of Jim’s shirts collected over the holidays. Due to putting XC skis in my car, he had taken the shirts out and all my re-usable bags so I stuffed five of his shirts into a canvas Whole Foods bag.
When I unburdened myself of its contents today, only to fill it again with packages next door, I met a woman who asked if I did all my shopping at Whole Foods. We got into a conversation about food, food costs, delivery services et al.
I find it humorous that my father spent much of his life lamenting that all the women in his life did was plan the next meal. He ate and enjoyed most of these meals but didn’t want to talk about food each day of a family gathering. Now he does the cooking, simple, healthy and mostly Italian. He’s sending ME recipes!
When it comes down to it, we all need food. Whether it’s rice and beans or caviar, food is is a common denominator that can introduce one to others and make friends. It helps to be able to talk about other topics such as politics, history, art, science and the like. Everyone needs to eat. Some of us like talking about cooking and meals and eating. I think I got a C in 7th grade Home Economics. Our team decided to do everything chocolate, my decision because I wanted to take Shop and they wouldn’t let me because I was a girl.
So now I talk and blog about food. Go figure. Thank you, Betty Crocker Boys and Girls Cookbook, early 1960’s version. At age eight, you rocked my world. Keep cooking! Dee
Cooking with Dee 