Top Chef

So, my kitchen smells amazing right now. I'm making homemade Split Pea soup and corn bread. My mom used to make it when we were younger and my dad kept asking my mom to make it for him this week. So she did-and in return I became jealous and decided I had to make it as well. It's a simple recipe (split peas, onions, cut up pieces of bacon and pepper-my mom also cuts up carrots and potatoes too, but I skipped this step as I haven't had a paycheck in a while and funds are reaching an all time low- ah the joys of trying to get through college). Anyway, it is nearly finished after an hour of simmering and I just took the corn bread out of the oven- it's golden brown and I can't wait to partake. Mmmm.

Preparing this made me realize how excited I am to start cooking for a husband and eventually little kiddies. It makes me think about what kinds of things I want to teach my kids about family and food. Kris and I talked about how it was important to both of us to eat as a family with no TV or phones distracting us. I think that so many amazing things can be learned from each other; and, sitting in front of the TV during mealtimes is one of the worst things a family could do, in my opinion. You miss out on so much and you set-up a pattern for your kids to not communicate or open up. I know it's easier said then done, but for my family I'm going to make it a huge priority.

Yay for yummy delicious food and yay for starting a future with the one you love.