Learn to Cook 10 Things Well

It's an awkward thing...funerals. I just came back from one for my girlfriend's mother. Her father looked lost, though he tried to be witty and recall a memory or two of his good old days. It's hard seeing a spouse who has been completely dependant upon another, suddenly face the ineviable aloneness. Does it ever cross their minds that they ought to make a life apart from their spouse, whether it be with other relationships, hobbies, clubs to join, sports to play so that they still have a life even when their spouse passes on? Too many women still make their husband's tea because they don't know how to make their own; too many many women still, can't cook for themselves or for others. Eating and Cooking are primal and necessary for the spirit, soul, and of course the stomach. Make it a quest to know how to cook, even if you don't want to. Don't be like a helpless little child who stands stupidly at the stove, thumb in mouth, and eyes wide open thinking it's cute to brag about your culinary ineptness. It's immature to not know how to look after yourself. Know how to cook at least 10 things well; be an inspiration to your family, your friends, your children. I have come to learn that you have a lot of power in life if you can feed others well! I've melted hearts, broken the ice, made great friends, and kept my children and their friends near (so I can keep an eye on them), just from having something great waiting on the stove. Whether your dishes are served over wine, or afternoon tea, make 10 things well! Over the next few days I am going to come up with 10 simple delicious recipes, maybe for appetizers, soups, salads, and entres, that were my earliest creations - great for any age.