Cooking for one:(
Bob's off for a six-month stint doing stand-up at Los Angeles' s Cedars Sinai—medical software training, that is. Sooo guess who is home alone again. This time I'm going to do better—ride my Lifecycle more than once a day, make contact with strangers, volunteer, learn to knit, rock babies, read to orphans, get an on-line degree in design, clean out the closets, and cook for my self. No more moping, watching bad TV, or eating beans out of the can. There, now that I've said it out loud, I'll have to follow through.
I first cooked to please the man in my life (besides, back in the day there was only eating in), then to make a living, and only in the past fifteen years have I cooked with a sense of adventure and pleasure. But...still I cook to please. I've listed in print all the condiments, cupboards, and utensils it takes to make up my kitchen. So what does a newly single, career cook pull out of the pantry when she's only filling one plate?
Cold noodles sound good, brown rice/yogurt/salsa might do, broccoli with sesame oil, perhaps cauliflower and parmesan cheese, how about a big quinoa/cucumber/tomato salad?? Whatever it is, it will be of a sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. For now, I have leftover steak, some white bean/sage/garlic spread, noodles and tofu, and an entire loaf of Dave's Killer Bread. That should keep me going for at least a week.
Anyways, this is my new life—sweet Bob available only via email, texting, or phoning. So if I show up at your front door, don't be surprised.
I first cooked to please the man in my life (besides, back in the day there was only eating in), then to make a living, and only in the past fifteen years have I cooked with a sense of adventure and pleasure. But...still I cook to please. I've listed in print all the condiments, cupboards, and utensils it takes to make up my kitchen. So what does a newly single, career cook pull out of the pantry when she's only filling one plate?
Cold noodles sound good, brown rice/yogurt/salsa might do, broccoli with sesame oil, perhaps cauliflower and parmesan cheese, how about a big quinoa/cucumber/tomato salad?? Whatever it is, it will be of a sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. For now, I have leftover steak, some white bean/sage/garlic spread, noodles and tofu, and an entire loaf of Dave's Killer Bread. That should keep me going for at least a week.
Anyways, this is my new life—sweet Bob available only via email, texting, or phoning. So if I show up at your front door, don't be surprised.
Dear Marla in the Kitchen,
Got your plaintive note yesterday. It all sounds great to me except the part about Bob's absence for a while. I never thought of categorizing my food but it wouldn't take very long; granulated garlic, toasted tortillas, home made salsa, broccoli, carrots, Progresso soup, homemade TV dinners, chocolate chips for a meal and popcorn. What a great idea though. I'd welcome you for a meal anytime you would like to show up on my doorstep but you might want to bring your favorites, or call ahead.
The time will go by fast (probably). All kidding aside, Ginny and I want to come over more often and visit with you. We could go more places because you wouldn't need to home so soon.
Call me sometime.
Nikki
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