Today Michael got a new bike. Nathanael sucked the juice out of an orange. And I got to go to the grocery store by myself!
It may seem that I'm being sarcastic, but actually, this was a great day for me.
The grocery store did happen to be the Whole Foods Market on Denny in downtown Seattle. It is huge for either a city grocery store or a health food store, and I had a hay day. This also came after the realization (in the car on the way there) that for me food isn't just for survival or familial duty--I love it.
I love to eat it, I love to prepare it, I love to think about ways to make it fun. I especially love to serve it to others. (And I really love it when they like it!)
Realizing that food is fun for me, somehow made it even more so. It allowed me to celebrate the new basil putting down roots on my windowsill, and the freshly ground flour in my freezer. (Thanks, Michael!) And now I feel empowered to roast the eggplant and summer squash from the farmer's market, and to plant lettuce for the end-of-the-summer season. I am ready to take on the Chicken Cacciatore my husband got excited about tonight* and prepare lunches and snack foods for a new week dawning.
Plus, now I have a dishwasher, so I get to have all the fun, and let an appliance clean up!
*I just learned this tidbit from Wikipedia. "Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian. In cuisine, "alla cacciatora" refers to a meal prepared "hunter-style" with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, herbs, often bell pepper, and sometimes wine."
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My friend calls people who love food foodies. I wish I were a foodie, but I love being around people who are. I could survive on granola bars and cold cereal and not have any complaints. But I love foodies, because you guys add beauty and taste to food. For me food is a habit, a routine for you guys its an art form.
I'm glad to see that all is well in Seattle. I've been thinking about you guys.
Glad you got to grocery shop alone. That is one of my favorite times alone.
Wow I love the sound of that Store!!! I guess I will just have to make do with Good Earth! :D lol no I love the Good Earth, just a big store sounds so nice! :) Glad you are settling in!
oh yeah and I am glad you are blogging again! :)
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