My life is ever changing and has thrown me quite a few twists and turns. One of the biggest changes has been the need for me to learn to cook. I grew up as a latch key kid. My mom either volunteered time or worked throughout most of my childhood. My dad and mom split when I was about 10 so it was a necessity for her to work. Anyhow, all her time out of the house meant little time learning how to do the typical "female role" tasks. That coupled with the fact that my mom is a feminist kind of affected the way I looked at the importance of learning to cook as well.
Anyhow, I moved to San Antonio after college and learned to cook some things. Mainly I use recipe books and it worked out for me since I am such a math mind. After that I moved to Omaha, Ne and again did the same thing. However, I have always had the opportunity to say, nah lets go out for dinner tonight. Now that we have moved to a town of 400-500+ people and few restaurants my circumstances are dictating that I learn to be a better cook.
So far I have attempted to make a few different meals, some with great outcomes and some with mediocre outcomes. I made an outstanding Chicken Pot Pie from scratch that made me so proud. I also burned some cookies (ridiculous) and made some average chicken meals that my husband and kids kind of forced down. We have also had A LOT of pasta... ugh!
Let me also point out that I dont have a microwave, so if I do make things I try to make only what we will eat or something I can remake easily. Luckily I talked with a friend of mine about what to do and she mentioned a few tricks like making old rice into fried rice. So, last night I made fried rice and it was AWESOME. That is pretty rare for me. Anyhow, I figure this is a process so hopefully I will become better with time and maybe at some point I will invite everyone over for dinner and you will all be blown away.
Hopefully you will get to see some of my food adventures on this blog and if possible I will take a few pictures of my amazing creations. I just keep reminding myself, its all a process and one day at a time.
Hooray for cooking! I love to cook but have not been able to be as creative since having a kid. I think it is GREAT that you do not have a microwave. Microwaves are the worst. They make food nasty. Reheating in a toaster oven or skillet or regular oven is so much better!!
ReplyDeleteYou need to start reading food blogs. They are awesome. There are ones dedicated to crock pot cooking, baking, easy dinners, meal planning...everything! I am obsessed so if you ever need a suggestion- FB me!!
Good luck!!