"Racing Stars"
Image credit: Andrew Stawarz
Life moves quickly. Sometimes so quickly, we don't know the time or even the correct day. We have evolved into a world that stands for constantly being on the go. Time is not always on our side. Have you ever heard someone say, "I wish there were more than 24 hours in a day?" I am guilty, myself, of saying those words.
This picture symbolizes to me, that we are racing through life. Not always do we take time and appreciate the beauty the world offers. This could include sceneries, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying scrumptious food. Can any of you actually remember the taste of that specific food you ate? Or were you in such a hurry to eat so you could move on to your next project?
It is time for us to stop racing ahead and live in the moment. Take time to sit down and actually taste a meal.
For me, meal time allows me to spend quality time with my husband and daughter. This is part of the day where we do not worry about time and rushing off to go do things. This is where I let time stop.
Ever since I have developed a passion for cooking, my family has jumped on the bandwagon with me and actually like helping me in the kitchen. A very fun a simple recipe that can never go wrong is my famous crock pot macaroni and cheese. Kids and adults love this comfort food, and it goes along with any type of season. It is that good!
My daughter loves dumping in all of the ingredients and stirring everything around. First you must cook a full box of macaroni. After the macaroni is boiled, strain all of the water out. Dump the macaroni into a large crockpot. Add 3 TBS of butter and 2 TBS of vegetable oil. Next add in minced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, I normally just eyeball everything. Stir everything together. Then, add in one can of evaporated milk and 1 1/2 Cups of milk into the pot. Stir everything around again. Finally, add some cut up cheese. You will need one package of Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and then one medium block of Velveeta Cheese diced. Set the crock pot on low. Continue to check on it for the next couple of hours. After that you will be ready to eat!
Where does time for you stop?
When I look at that picture it makes me think somewhat of "Starry Night" by Van Gogh. I never thought of relating it with eating, what an interesting connection. Getting a child to enjoy their food and take their time seems like a daunting task. What do you do to help your daughter enjoy her dinner?
ReplyDeleteWhen I look at that picture it makes me think somewhat of "Starry Night" by Van Gogh. I never thought of relating it with eating, what an interesting connection. Getting a child to enjoy their food and take their time seems like a daunting task. What do you do to help your daughter enjoy her dinner?
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is a huge Mac 'n Cheese girl, so I try to think of different casseroles or pastas that have the same cheesiness, but packed with protein too. I made a homemade Alfredo sauce that my daughter loves and throw some chicken, peas, and spinach in it. It's healthy and she enjoys it.
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