For lunch on Saturday I grabbed a can of organic soup off our pantry shelf. Thinking we needed "quick" options for some meals, we stocked up on a few canned organic soups, being careful to select the ones without added sweeteners. They are "okay" in a pinch, but I realized as I slurped a spoonful on Saturday, they leave a lot to be desired when it comes to flavor. After a few bites, I pushed the bowl away.
My husband questioned, "Saving that for your mulligan?"
"No way. It's not worthy."
Taking the bowl, he sampled the soup, then with a shudder, he pushed the bowl back towards me.
The taste of homemade called to us after that experience, so for our evening supper I prepared a pot of Lentil-Vegetable Soup. (See Recipe Page.)
Then for breakfast Sunday morning, Kurt mentioned he was hungry for waffles. Thinking I didn't have enough time to prepare waffles from scratch (we were getting ready for church), I grabbed the whole wheat Insta-Bake. (It's supposedly healthy as far as baking mixes go, but looking at the label I am doubting that.) The waffles seemed heavy with an unsatisfying flavor. We longed for the taste of homemade...again.
So... this morning I whipped up some waffles using a favorite recipe and we feasted on the yummy light flavor of "Annette's Oatmeal Waffles." (See Recipe Page.)
(For toppings on our waffles we use a small amount of pure maple syrup, or all fruit jam, or fresh fruit. Pure, 100% maple syrup doesn't trigger cravings for me, but I use it very sparingly, and very infrequently.)
I know some people who rarely cook from scratch (some rarely eat at home, period) but ever since I started eating healthy foods, I realize my mouth rejoices in the taste of homemade.
I agree with you wholeheartedly on the joy of eating at home. Every once in awhile my husband offers to take me out for dinner but the truth is there is rarely a place I rather go than my own kitchen ... except for our favorite Thai place.
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