I must confess that I’m not the world’s greatest cook. Actually, I can probably only make about 6
things really well and 3 of those things are chocolate chip cookies. It’s not that I don’t want to put delicious
and attractive meals on the table, because I do! It’s just been my experience that by the time
I buy the ingredients, prepare the meal, and serve it up, there is nothing
really delicious or attractive about it. And I’m left wondering if all of that money, time and effort was really,
really worth it? Especially when a bowl of
freshly popped popcorn, some yummy cut-up fruit, a spoonful of smooth peanut
butter and a glass of refreshing, ice cold milk would have met all four food
group requirements for a fraction of the price.
Not to mention how much time a meal like that saves so you can get on to
the fun stuff!
However, when I open a cookbook, I am swept away to a world
where I am a good, no make that a sensational cook! I see the pictures of all the delectable
looking meals and desserts and for a few minutes I believe I can do this. I just need to put on a pretty calico apron and
perhaps some kitten heels (like in the 1950’s) and voila, I can magically whip
up these dreamy looking dishes with a smile.
But alas, I close the book and reality sets in and it’s all just an
unrealized dream. Sometimes I really wish there were kitchen fairies.
For St. Patrick’s Day my kids and I got the $12 Pizza
Delight special, put the seats down in the back of the van and had a picnic in
the parking lot while we were waiting for dance lessons to start. We laughed the whole time and had the best
conversation...now that’s fine dining
I can do!
P.S. - The Dewey Decimal # for cookbooks is 641.5 and Sussex Regional Library has a fabulous assortment. Plus, March is Nutrition Month and the theme is Simply Cook and Enjoy! I haven't given up hope yet. : )
