Blue is always indicative of summer and the beach, not to mention a very popular colour this year. Layer your plates with simple and pattern like I’ve done here.
If there is one remarkable thing about social distancing you may have noticed it is how we have had the opportunity to rediscover the joy of eating at home.
As is evident by the lack of flour in the grocery stores, many people are also baking again. I am not one of those people! If I put something in the oven it doesn’t come out until it’s on fire. Also the whole idea of measuring is beyond my scope of abilities. My husband calls my dishes “one pot wonders”. I don’t think that is necessarily always meant as a compliment. He misses the meat and potato scenario sometimes. (Wrinkly face.)
As is evident by the lack of flour in the grocery stores, many people are also baking again. I am not one of those people! If I put something in the oven it doesn’t come out until it’s on fire. Also the whole idea of measuring is beyond my scope of abilities. My husband calls my dishes “one pot wonders”. I don’t think that is necessarily always meant as a compliment. He misses the meat and potato scenario sometimes. (Wrinkly face.)
I love Buddha bowls, Thai food and Poke - see where this is going? I will put anything, hot or cold, over a salad.
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But, I will admit, over the years my cooking has gotten a little lazy. My husband was often away on business or not home until late in the evening, after his long and arduous daily commutes into “the heart of darkened” as he likes to call it. My 18 year old also has an interesting but limited palate. So cooking for myself hasn’t been all that inspirational.
Enter Covid, school cancelation, limited clients and hubby's job going out the window and suddenly family dinners are back. You know the scenario.
Enter Covid, school cancelation, limited clients and hubby's job going out the window and suddenly family dinners are back. You know the scenario.
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Some may have found the added kitchen activity stressful, while others are basking in baking. I've waited in anticipation for warmer weather and BBQ season- and here it is! (It's been a long spring!) Welcome June! We can BBQ! I dislike indoor cooking in the summer and I'm excited at the idea of BBQ’d veges and meat with sides of tasty and interesting salads. Yay! Summer!
So break out the gingham, set your outdoor dining table, cafe table or picnic table (with social distancing in mind).
So break out the gingham, set your outdoor dining table, cafe table or picnic table (with social distancing in mind).
Beautify your picnic table with some fresh greenery from your yard and enjoy! Keep it simple with charcuterie boards or BBQ chicken and whip up a fresh salad. Grab a glass of wine and head outside with your plate in hand. You deserve it!
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