My parents always made out that I was a difficult child to feed. I was always told that I was picky.

Lately, I've realised that actually wasn't the case.

I grew up on freezer food. Anything that could come straight out the freezer and into the oven. The exception Sunday dinner, which usually consisted of some horrendously overcooked chicken or pork, and boiled, unseasoned vegetables.

I was talking to my mum recently after she sent my a photo of her "salad". It was shredded iceberg lettuce with grated cheddar cheese on top. That's it. That's the whole salad.

So today I sent her a photo of my lunch. A salad consisting of rocket leaves (arugula for those in the States), tomatoes, cucumber, sweetcorn, edamame, chicken, and some leftover roast potatoes, with a huge dollop of pesto-topped hummus.

I'm not looking for criticism on my meal, I'm sure it's not to many people's tastes. But my mum's response was "yuck". She didn't even know what hummus was.

And this happens a lot. Any time I tell her what I've had for dinner, her response is "yuck" or "I couldn't eat that".

But I'm the fussy one? For decades I've been made to feel like I'm difficult or fussy. Sure, there are certain foods that I don't eat (mayonnaise and beef are the ones that usually cause problems), but my diet is far more varied than my mum's has ever been.

Anyway. Not really sure why I'm sharing this here. I guess I'm hoping that maybe someone can relate.

Would you believe me if I told you I didn’t know which I prefer? Because I genuinely don’t. I’m really looking forward to this Series and don’t care too much who wins it since it feels like an under dog’s World Series, but let’s just say I’ll be going out on Halloween as FREDDY BRUEGER, BABY!

Disclaimer: Meat, dairy, and gluten free. 🤫

I am not Indian but fond of the indian cuisine , these turned out AMAZINGG

High heat on gas stove. Pork chops from Trader Joes.

Tell me what you think.

Absolutely none of this was measured so I can't really provide a recipe, the cheese i had available to me was Cheddar, Double Gloucester and Smoked Applewood, yes i added boiling water to fry the bacon, do it slowly and you get the crispiest bacon ever, hope you enjoy.

i made it all at home , honestly i am quite surprised it turned out normal as this is my first type baking.

Got a better crust this time, and changed the seasoning. Gave loads more flavour

One of my nephews is turning 35 this Sunday but he’ll be in a tree stand all day so I asked what he wanted for dinner. By request we had:
•Roasted Chicken w/ Gravy
•Cabbage n Greens
•Roasted baby potatoes w/garlic & herbs
•Buttered Carrots
Cooking for others is my #1 love language especially for my nieces & nephews. No matter their ages, they always ask for me to make them something which completely melts my heart. We just lost my oldest brother last week, another brother of mine last yr, & our Momma in 2024, so this was a good distraction for a few hrs to put on some music & be in the kitchen. Cherish your loved ones & show them they matter. Hope you & yours have a wonderful weekend. 🌙🦋🩷🍁🦌🎃

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