There's little quite as satisfying these days as positive results from time spent in the kitchen, over the stove. I'm happy with cooking for myself and two burners going at once. Causes me to marvel at what mom did, cooking for various combinations of family, relatives and friends that might be present at any given time. The food preperation beforehand. Peeling, chopping, etc.. Managing all the burners plus the oven going at once. Timing it all out so it was all ready at the appointed moment. Seems like the efforts of a miracle worker. I can't imagine taking on the ultimate challenge of Thanksgiving or other holidays, especially for a group expecting big results, great taste and plenty of everything. What a skill to possess!!!
Yet mom enjoyed it all. It was obvious that as she grew older and lost the use of her hands, that she felt like she was letting us down when she could no longer cook for her kids. You could just sense it in her final years in the way she interacted with us. Losing something that brought her great joy and satisfaction. I hope she can see that in recent years, I've managed to find a few dishes that I can prepare and enjoy. That I'm not fast food dependent.
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