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24 November 2025

The joy of offering food

 

There is something deeply satisfying about cooking for someone else.  OK, maybe you do that three meals a day every day, but normally I just cook for me.  I've written about how I make sure I eat well when I eat alone, but my rare opportunities to cook for others are very special.  

G (Holly Dog's human) and I both enjoy roast lamb so sometimes I invite her to come for Sunday lunch.  I buy small pieces of lamb loin which we have with a variety of veggies.  G brings a bottle of wine and we have a glorious meal together.  G hates cooking so I know these mini feasts are a joy for her too.  

I am going to a huge family meal on Wednesday when about fifteen of us will sit down together and it will be a joyful, noisy occasion.

But there is something very special about cooking for someone else.  

And having leftovers next day!

4 comments:

  1. My family is big, bigger now with all the nieces and nephews, I love it when we all get together, sadly not often enough.

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  2. I loved big family meals, especially in my childhood.

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  3. I miss cooking big meals and all the table setting etc that goes with it. Enjoy your family meal both food and conversation. Catriona

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  4. I love having family meals but I don't love cooking them. Of course, I do my share but Hubby is happy to cook so he always helps. One meal I do enjoy cooking though is Christmas dinner.

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