Being on the road this weekend, I am unable to cook and post a recipe. Still, I have a brief statement of philosophy related to cooking and eating.
As much as I enjoy cooking, talking about cooking, reading about cooking, learning about cooking, going shopping before cooking, acting as sous-chef while my partner is cooking, once I sit down to eat, I prefer to keep my mind and my conversation on the meal before me. I do not wish to discuss food from other occasions or meals that I anticipate. I wish to savor what I am eating while I am eating it, and I enjoy discussing its preparation and merits, particularly if someone else has crafted it.
Talking about another meal would be akin to someone being on a date discussing other people he or she would look forward to dating.
Or perhaps I am a bit too regimented in my gastronomic ethos. I am interested to know how others feel.
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Keep your eyes and attention on the plate before you—that’s good advice, and a decent metaphor as well. The next date comparison works, too! I must admit, sometimes a good meal brings up another good meal, like pleasant company hanging out together in memory.
Thanks for that comment–I feel similarly about food recalling other fine meals. I like to give each experience its due.
yes! We need to take time to enjoy the food, not just the pre-meal thinking. Enjoy your travels.
Thanks–and on my trip, my aunt made a vegetarian chili that even this carnivore has to adore.
And on that very note, I will share with you now that I have just finished the most delicious meal of potatoes, salmon with honey dijon glaze, and ….(we changed the Brussels sprouts since my husband doesn’t like them)…edamame! I think your thinking is right on. You have the food gratefulness ethic going strong, and after reading Braiding Sweetgrass, I can tell you that I couldn’t agree more!
I am pleased that you liked our recipe–and I know that not everyone likes Brussels sprouts, haha! Thank you for that reference to the book by Robin Wall Kimmerer. I was not familiar; now, I am intrigued.