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Heartwings Love Notes 302 - The Gift of Food

Heartwings says, "When food is prepared and served with love it tastes so good and nourishes wonderfully."

I very much enjoy grocery shopping. I feel fortunate to have easy access to good, fresh food. I am especially grateful that I can purchase organically grown and processed foods at my local supermarket. From the time I was married and began to cook in my own kitchen, preparing and serving food has been an act of love.

My mother, perhaps because she was an artist and didn't care much for cooking considered food important mainly for its sustenance. She was what you call a "plain cook." What mattered to her was that there was enough. Once I was on my own I taught myself how to cook, following recipes in an old Joy of Cooking. Later I learned about herbs; I began to study and understand their medicinal properties and used them to enhance flavors and create tasty combinations.

Growing up, my daughters enjoyed my cooking. My sons however emulated their father's distaste for anything that wasn't relatively plain; still I persevered. I baked cookies two or three times a week and carefully counted out each batch. For the sake of fairness, each of my five children had to check off on the list when he or she took one. Given their personal tastes I showed my love for them as best I could with my baking.

Thankfully, my husband Stephen enjoys the food I prepare. My frequent guests do also. It is with love and joy that I shop and bring home what looks good to incorporate into the meals I serve. Vegetables are always interesting to prepare in new ways or to mingle in new combinations. When I cook I think lovingly of those for whom I am cooking. What a joy it is to be able every day to do something I so love to do.

May you find joy in what you do each day.

Blessings and Best Regards,
Tasha Halpert
 

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