I started watching the FoodNetwork two years ago. In the beginning, I was addicted. I just couldn't get enough. It was such an education in cooking. I had no idea how ignorant I was on the subject.
Growing up, mom didn't share her kitchen. Unfortunately, I continued that practice with my own children. For mom cooking was a chore. And that's how I felt about it most of my life. I did take Home Economics in high school, however, and remember liking it. The first semester was cooking; the second was sewing. But the cooking class was extremely basic and mostly about baking.
The FoodNetwork has changed how I think and feel about food. I now love to cook. (Of course it helps that I have a husband who will eat anything!) I also have a greater appreciation for good food. That's because I have a better understanding of what it takes to create a memorable meal.
I got to thinking about all of this as I made a big pot of Mexican Chicken Soup today, using my homemade chicken stock. I've lost count of how many times I've made this dish. It's an Ina Garten recipe, so I don't know how authentic it is. Nevertheless, it reminds Jim and me of our yearly trips to the Riviera Maya. Food can be that powerful. I'm glad I now enjoy the process :-)
(Day 14 of 30-Day Shred: Actually starting to look forward to my 30 minutes with Jillian everyday.)
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