My wife and mate of soon to be six years is a wonderful cook, and when I say wonderful, I’m not just referring to taste, I mean skill of the craft, which includes speed, taking stock of, and making use of, what is in the pantry and improvising.
Her creations involve a lot of pots, pans, spatulas, whisks, skillets and bowls. They go by in an awful hurry. I decided to earn my keep by washing as she went, along with the occasional chopping duty. Though this is such an ordinary task, I felt the joy of participation and worth.
As I watch my wife clean up the kitchen after cooking a meal, it occurs to me that if there is any wisdom that my situation can bestow to others is; appreciate the little things of participation.
Now my job is to sit in the kitchen and read the recipes to her. If she tries to peak, I cover the page and tell her to “hey, stay in your lane”. It’s surprisingly enjoyable to have this job, small as it might seem.
You are performing an important task, David. It’s so easy to misread a recipe as the cook.
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I love how you appreciate all the little things in life, David. Because the little things are the best things about life! 🙂
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Love this little story. When is your anniversary?
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