I love to cook and cook to express my love.
Growing up, my kitchen role models were the men in my life: grandfathers, uncles, my father. While some of these men had trouble expressing their feelings, I have come to realize that there expression of love was in the many meals they prepared for their spouses, children and grandchildren. As a busy employee, wife, and mom of young kids, one of the ways that I nurture myself is to sit at their table, as a guest in their kitchen.
One other way I nurture myself is to invite friends and family to sit at my table. I love to plan the meal, puruising through the many cookbooks I have collected throughout my life’s travels. I love to spend time at the grocery store grateful that I have been blessed enough to buy the necessary, sometimes indulgent ingrediants. I love to spend the afternoon prepping so that when my company arrives I’m able to spend time with them instead of the inside of my kitchen. Most importantly, I love to sit at the table with good food, good wine and even better conversation. This is the place that I am both able to express my love and feel love.
As a mother to young children, I am trying to teach them to express themselves with words, This is especially true for my son. But I know if that fails, it will be okay. I’m also teaching them to cook.
Growing up, my kitchen role models were the men in my life: grandfathers, uncles, my father. While some of these men had trouble expressing their feelings, I have come to realize that there expression of love was in the many meals they prepared for their spouses, children and grandchildren. As a busy employee, wife, and mom of young kids, one of the ways that I nurture myself is to sit at their table, as a guest in their kitchen.
One other way I nurture myself is to invite friends and family to sit at my table. I love to plan the meal, puruising through the many cookbooks I have collected throughout my life’s travels. I love to spend time at the grocery store grateful that I have been blessed enough to buy the necessary, sometimes indulgent ingrediants. I love to spend the afternoon prepping so that when my company arrives I’m able to spend time with them instead of the inside of my kitchen. Most importantly, I love to sit at the table with good food, good wine and even better conversation. This is the place that I am both able to express my love and feel love.
As a mother to young children, I am trying to teach them to express themselves with words, This is especially true for my son. But I know if that fails, it will be okay. I’m also teaching them to cook.
Very cute! I hope this comes out as a compliment -- it sometimes fascinates me how much we are alike, especially when I know there are so many other facets of life where we are so different. I think thats one of the reasons why I love this blog (even if I don't use it that much). I'm constantly reminded how close I am to my sisters and how far apart we are at the same time!
ReplyDeleteI love it, Jill. Thanks for sharing.
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