The Fun To Feed

I love feeding people, especially those who are "fun to feed". The type who take a bite and close their eyes, who say, "Oh my gosh!", who go back for seconds and thirds. The type who keep eating even after they're full because it's just so good. I'm married to one of these, and M is becoming one too. After each bite of food he has recently been saying, "mmmm" and he claps his hands in between bites. Ok, so maybe I'm reading in to it, but it makes mealtime more fun. This is one reason that I have been trying to discover and create gluten-free recipes that are delicious - I want to continue to feed family and friends and have them love to eat, but without having to make two separate dishes. My first steps into the gluten-free world were not particularly pleasant. The diagnosis of Celiac Disease was a major bummer. But over time, I'm learning the tricks of the trade and I love it when people say in astonishment, "This is gluten free?!"

Cooking for me is therapy. It's a gift to give. It's a creative outlet. I'm not always successful - I have majorly bombed with homemade macaroni and cheese! But thankfully I have a husband who will eat almost anything and in the worst case scenario, we know a good cheap Mexican place! My dream piece of furniture is a kitchen island - a place to gather and chat or cook together. So come over - my home is open and I will gladly cook you a meal.