The most important question of the day, what's for dinner, maybe not for everyone. In my world I start to hear it repeatedly from about fifteen minutes after my two little angels open their eyes and continue to hear it until I am standing in front of the stove or grill. Don't get me wrong I love to cook but if the tables were turned and I were to ask teenage boys that many questions I think they would spontaneously com bust. I go to sleep wondering what I will come up with for dinner the next night and if I come up with something solid when the inevitable question is asked in the morning I am golden, if not then I spend my day at work creating delicious master pieces in my head. By 3pm I should have a plan mapped out, if not, the stress, oh the stress. I know what awaits me when I arrive home, the question. So, now with that said, this morning on my way to work I thought about maybe salmon with dill and lime or maybe a mango habanera sauce and brown rice, but then I couldn't decide between the dill or mango. This menu will be put off until Monday. Back to square one. Not to forget there are always several standbys that I can pull from in a crisis that do not require any creativity. Tonight will be a perfect night for this menu selection. Breakfast for dinner is always loved by all but I made banana pancakes, ham and cheese omelets, and maple sausage yesterday morning for breakfast. I could make a Caesar salad with chicken but that is alot of chopping of vegetables and working Sunday on a holiday weekend in retail has worn me out for the day. Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches on wheat, some with tomatoes and soup sounds quick and painless. The decision has been made even though I know there will be complaints. This meal will require the use of minimal dishes, pots and pans and therefore have a quick cleanup. Until tomorrow.
This was actually pretty funny, this happens at my house all the time.
ReplyDeleteShanna,
ReplyDeleteIn a way that distinctly reflects your voice, you have articulated an important question that is intertwined with other important questions:
1. Are women only valued for what they can give, and how do the expectations of others cause women to silence their own desires?
2. Despite the entry of many women into the workforce, does our society still think that the best place for women is in the home?
3. What would you like for dinner?
Your creativity in the kitchen comes across in your creativity with words. It will be a tasty semester.
Jessica
This never happens at my house.., I have to choose what fast food place to go pick-up. My whole family is non-cookers. I am trying to learn, so I might ask you for some recipes to help me.
ReplyDeleteYour children should be very grateful to have a mother who cooks not only different and good meals but so often for them! That all sounds delicious. When did you learn to cook? And how long until you mastered it? I'm also trying to learn to cook.
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ReplyDeleteOne of the things that I have missed most since I moved to my own apartment is my mom's cooking. There is nothing like coming home to a great meal after a long day. I'm sure your kids appreciate the work you are doing to make sure they have good food to eat.
ReplyDeleteThis post took me back to the time when my mom use to cook dinner for me when I was younger, everyday and it really swung towards home when you mentioned eating breakfast for dinner. When I was a child I thought that was the coolest thing ever
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