I just promised to cook something for other people.
Maybe that doesn't sound like a big deal to you. And it really shouldn't be a big deal to me. But it just hit me that this may be a first for me.
I'm not the primary cook in our household. Even if I were, cooking for the people under the same roof is done every day around the world. They have to eat what you've made or they make do for themselves. I've baked things--the occasional cake, brownie, or snack/dessert item. With sweet teeth like ours, I could hardly go wrong in that respect.
But this is going to be a side dish...for Easter dinner. I've made this macaroni and cheese before for the three of us. I follow the recipe in the Betty Crocker Cookbook and it turns out just fine. My niece is in charge of the holiday gathering this year, and something inspired me to offer a culinary contribution. What was I thinking?! I'm already trying to figure out if my mom has the "right tools." If I'm working in a different kitchen, I may need to bring along a favorite knife or whisk, just to help me feel more comfortable. I've already got an apron set aside, because what's a family holiday dinner without gingham?
It's not a terribly complicated recipe, so I'm sure it will be delicious. And if it's no one's favorite, I'll be fine with that. I'll just have lots of leftovers to enjoy. I'm just proud of myself for making the offer. There was a time I wouldn't have even considered putting myself (and my cooking) out there like that.
I'm going to count it as a win that I'm still learning and growing, even when it's only cooking macaroni and cheese.
Maybe that doesn't sound like a big deal to you. And it really shouldn't be a big deal to me. But it just hit me that this may be a first for me.
I'm not the primary cook in our household. Even if I were, cooking for the people under the same roof is done every day around the world. They have to eat what you've made or they make do for themselves. I've baked things--the occasional cake, brownie, or snack/dessert item. With sweet teeth like ours, I could hardly go wrong in that respect.
But this is going to be a side dish...for Easter dinner. I've made this macaroni and cheese before for the three of us. I follow the recipe in the Betty Crocker Cookbook and it turns out just fine. My niece is in charge of the holiday gathering this year, and something inspired me to offer a culinary contribution. What was I thinking?! I'm already trying to figure out if my mom has the "right tools." If I'm working in a different kitchen, I may need to bring along a favorite knife or whisk, just to help me feel more comfortable. I've already got an apron set aside, because what's a family holiday dinner without gingham?
It's not a terribly complicated recipe, so I'm sure it will be delicious. And if it's no one's favorite, I'll be fine with that. I'll just have lots of leftovers to enjoy. I'm just proud of myself for making the offer. There was a time I wouldn't have even considered putting myself (and my cooking) out there like that.
I'm going to count it as a win that I'm still learning and growing, even when it's only cooking macaroni and cheese.
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