Food brings so much happiness to my life in so many different ways. Almost every event I can think of in my life has been surrounded by food in some way, or even the food is sometimes the entire reason for the event.
I create events completely surrounded by food all the time. When Trevor and I want to do something but just don't know what to do (one of the problems of living in a small town), I'll think up this great evening filled with cooking, eating a wonderful meal, and enjoying each other's company with laughter and conversation. How can food create an entire evening? I don't know, but it does.
I really do enjoy cooking. At the beginning of our marriage I was always trying new recipes, but they were all new because I had never really cooked before that. I always said that I didn't cook because I didn't have to - my mom was and is a great cook. I was anxious and a little nervous about cooking when we got married. I was so afraid that I would be horrible at it and that we would never have a home cooked meal again. I'll never forget (maybe I shouldn't admit to this) but we were on our honeymoon, sitting on the beach, and of course I had my notebook along to make lists - I am such a list maker. I was asking Trevor to name every meal he could think of, and I would write it down because I thought that for sure, once we got home, I would not be able to think of even one thing to make.
I've come a long way from that, but lately I have not taken the time to try very many new recipes. Whether it has been because I've been busy or because I just haven't put the effort into it, I don't know. But one of my goals this year is to try one new recipe a week. I am sure we will find both good and bad recipes along the way (some probably ending with us ordering pizza), but it will also give Trevor and I one night a week where we can turn off the tv and computers, and just cook, talk, and enjoy one another.
Food is so much more than just food. And a new dish will definitely make me happier than a new star.
This is what I am going to be making tonight. (Now I feel like I am in the movie Julia & Julia) Maybe it should be Rachel & Leah because this recipe is from Rachel Ray. I love a lot of her recipes. This one is called " Teriyaki Chicken Legs" CLICK HERE to get the recipe. I will let you all know how it is, and if it is worth making either on my blog or twitter (follow me HERE). And if you have any good recipes that I should try, let me know in the comments. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
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