Art, mom and I were eating dinner the other night and we were telling her how much we were enjoying what she had cooked. I think it was grilled mackeral, some coleslaw and miso soup. We love her cooking and tell her so every night. Art was telling her that the miso soup had just the right amount of miso and lightness of taste that we like. The fish was perfection. Her coleslaw is always special and I could eat it as a main dish.
She told us, "You both are always telling me how much you like what I'm cooking. It feels very good to get compliments and I enjoy cooking that much more when I know you enjoy it. I have a friend whose husband never says anything and she is an excellent cook! She is very discouraged to not be appreciated. I am lucky you both always appreciate what I prepare."
She cut her finger yesterday so I had to take over the cooking. I could see today that she was feeling pretty antsy to take her kitchen back. And you know what? I'm glad to give it back!
Sounds like a good relationship and aren't those the best things in the world!
ReplyDeleteYour mom is lucky to have loved ones to feed and you two are lucky to be there to appreciate her.
ReplyDeleteOh that is so sweet. It is good when you cook for someone and they show their appreciation. It does sound like you all get on well together too. Cooking obviously gives your mom a great sense of purpose which is important too. Perhaps she can share some of her recipes on your blog sometime. I would love to know how she makes her miso soup and coleslaw.
ReplyDeleteYour mother's cooking sounds delicious. I wish your blog readers could enjoy a dish or two, but simply hearing about it is better than nothing!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Kay. Encouragement can be the food of the soul, and I often wonder why some folks are slow to give it. Still more I wonder about the folks who make a virtue of not giving it. You have a great mom!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like appreciation for the things we do. You are so fortunate to have your mom there to make yummy meals.
ReplyDeleteI agree, you are blessed to be together as family. Let's have your mom's coleslaw recipe!
ReplyDeleteYour post is very nice for Your mother...
ReplyDeleteHave a good day !
How wonderful you are all together to enjoy your Mom's cooking. How great it must feel for her to cook and eat with you, and know its appreciated. I am so fortunate in that my husband thanks me every night for dinner, no matter what it might be!
ReplyDeleteI really don't like to cook like I used to when I was younger, it wears me out, but I always appreciated a kind comment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story. I haven't been a reader long enough to know the situation - does your mom live with you? And aren't you all so, so lucky.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a quote from one of my fave old TV shows (Andy Griffith.) "Eatin' speaks louder than words!" Maybe your mom's friend could take heart in this?
ReplyDeleteHello, Nan. We moved to Hawaii to be with my mom after my father passed away. We had been living in Illinois for 34 years before returning home to Hawaii in July. We're still adjusting to the change in lifestyle as well as being away from our granddaughter.
ReplyDelete