Sorry to say, but this site has been so depressing for a few days. I thought I'd ask an average, everyday question....to make us all feel a little more normal today.
I made Eggplant Lasagna, and my BIL and SIL are coming for dinner. They leave for Cali tomorrow to see their beautiful grand daughter.
Sorry, sometimes we just need some REGULAR conversation.......or at least THIS caregiver does.
But I don't think it is necessary for everyone to cook well. If you enjoy it, it is satisfying. If it is not your passion, don't worry about it.
I think I can speak for many of us when I say we figured out how to do it right by making our share of mistakes along the way!
if its only a hobby its a dam fun one.
i make the chilidog from hell. smashed red beans in the meat sauce gives it moisure, flavor and makes em less messy. double grinding hamburger makes it more like DQ might serve, cept theirs has no flavor.
red pepper can benefit almost any dish. its flavorful even if you dont reach spicy / hot ..
So I read all of your wonderful dinner descriptions and try to somehow channel how it is you all figured out how to make wonderful food. I'm very challenged in that area. :)
LadeeC, I do understand completely that cooking for just yourself is not very satisfying. I did much simpler cooking the last years I was caring for Coy. I'm delighted now to have a boarder who loves good food.
Jeanne .. I may try your recipes, they sound absolutely scrumptious. I used to be a really good and enthusiastic cook, but, frankly it doesn't seem worth the effort these days. As long as what I put on Edna's lap tray gives her a smile and she eats enthusiastically, I'm content. As for myself, I have a tendency to wait until I'm ravenous and then don't want to take the time to prep and cook something, so it's gotta be FAST. And 3 minutes in the microwave suits me just fine, lol. I'm awful. I know it.
And, Jeanne .. oh, yum.
Meanwhile, I had top ramen.
Oh my! Seriously good dinner.
i spin out..
I don't know if I would like requests - I kind of go with the flow.
At least your man does some cooking. Gary can, but is too busy. A couple of New Years ago we went north to a cabin for "our" holiday time. I told him my only need was for him to cook all the meals. He did a fine job.
Oh my, " Real pho and ban mi. Carnitas tacos and Jamaican jerk." I am so limited by my food allergies. My dim sum days are over.
I don't know how to say this, but maybe it would be good to hear once in awhile, "Those enchiladas you made were really good", could you make those again?
My husband is so food neutral. That is MY problem not his and I realize that now. My kiddo is like me, poor kid. He works at a restaurant after school and appreciates my efforts. He got my foodie ways from our trips into the big city. Real pho and ban mi. Carnitas tacos and Jamaican jerk.
I will give my husband a nod that he wants to make fresh pasta tomorrow. I need to justify that Atlas pasta machine.
Glad you and your mum get along foodwise.
Gary likes most things, but watches what he eats, which I admire. You are what you eat. He is very self disciplined that way. He has a sweet tooth, but doesn't overindulge. 6'2" and 185 lbs. and still wears clothes he had years and years ago. Of course, hauling hay and horses helps to keep him fit. Neither of us care much for breads or white potatoes (except for latkes and baked).
cap - that particular craving in not something your body needs - something it wants, but definitely does not need. Glad you are giving your liver a break.
My frig is pretty full right now - good thing as grandson is coming over to cat and house sit. He will clean it out. :)
i think cravings are your bodys way of getting what its needing. ive been craving a pint of loud mouth but my liver says no. wish these different biological systems would stfu and get along.
On the other hand, a friend of mine does not care much for cooking and she has a husband that calls her in the morning with his wishes for dinner. Drives her nuts!
Sometimes it would be nice to have requests on the days I'm not so motivated. It's nice when my mom asks for something she cooked for me in my childhood. She was a great cook and I'm happy to not have to think about 'what to make' and get out her recipes.
I may have my problems with my mom, but when it comes to food, we're A-Okay.