My mother hates cooking and often wonders what motivates me to cook. Oftentimes, it's to release stress and sometimes, it's just plain necessity (eating to survive).
But by far, the biggest motivation for me is cooking for those I care about. Like tonight - I spent a few hours grocery shopping and doing general prep work...all so that I can get up at 7:00 a.m. on a weekend to cook for my (almost) little sister.
I love how food can bring a smile to people's face and I love that sometimes, food can bring comfort. The joy of tasting something new or something familiar - it doesn't matter which because the emotion is the same. The fact that I can bring joy to others makes me happy.
On the menu for tomorrow:
- Mini chicken pot pies
- Mini bocconcini salads
- Cheese puff pastries
- Fresh cinnamon buns (fingers crossed because I've never made these by hand before)
- Fresh guacamole and salsa (with store bought chips)
Wish me luck.
