September 25th was National Cooking Day #CookingDay. Before you ask if we #cooked we did. I had planned on having Chicken & Rice but ended up with this crazy cold. David didn’t want me cooking because he was afraid I would make everyone else sick.
Charlie’s girl friend and yes, you heard me right his girl friend Mikalia offer to make lunch and dinner. Lunch was going to be Chili that needed used. As soon as David head that he decided he wanted Chili Dogs and since we had Fries that needed to be used as well Mikalia decided she wanted to make Chili Fries as well.
Which was fine because that got Chili that needed to be cooked used and kept the Frozen Fries we had from going old. But it didn’t get the Corn on The Cob made nor did it get me my Chicken & Rice but that is okay because we have a extra meal now.
Since I wasn’t feeling well David picked up Jason’s Deli for me and I had a cup of Potato Soup and a Club Sandwich I didn’t ask for but was good. The only think missing from there was my Potato Salad I love. But not purchasing it saved us money which we needed to do for our trip to Hobard, Oklahoma this morning to take Mikalia home.
We all know it can be easy to get in a rut of constantly ordering takeout, heating-up frozen meals, or settling for a dinner of Frozen Dinners or Sandwiches. But if you want to feel truly nourished, nothing beats a home-cooked meal.
Remember its nice to slow down and enjoy the process of preparing your own food and the joy of eating your own cooking is amazing isn’t it? That’s why we’re celebrating National Cooking Day on September 25th.
National Cooking Day encourages and inspires each of us to discover something new and enjoyable in the kitchen. National Cooking Day is a time to learn a knew skill by preparing something delicious for our loved ones and ourselves. Put on your aprons get cooking!
National Cooking Day Activities
- Everyone has one dish that speaks to us, whether it’s our grandmother’s Meatloaf or the first dish we learned to cook. Put your twist on the recipe and make it yours and don’t forget to post your meal on Social Media!
- Throw a potluck party but don’t let anyone pass off store-cooked food as their own recipe. Have everyone bring their own favorite home cooked dish. Which is a great opportunity to share recipes and cooking tips, and you’ll learn just how talented all your friends are in the kitchen.
- Celebrate National Cooking Day with a friend and cook a meal together and you’ll get to hang out, while bonding, and enjoy a delicious meal. What could be better?
Why People Love National Cooking Day
- I have a question for you. Is there a new Chicken recipe you’ve been dying to try? Or have you been dying to recreate your favorite dish from your favorite restaurant? Today’s the perfect day to experiment, since National Cooking Day is designed to inspire cooks to try something new.
- Everyone knows family time is so important, but with everyone’s bustling schedules, connecting with family has become harder than ever before. That’s why National Cooking Day is a great opportunity to gather family or friends and catch up while someone chops the Onions and another stirs the Sauce. Just don’t forget to many cooks can spoil the broth they say.
- Remember home-cooked meals tend to be healthier and have less Sugar, which can result in higher energy levels and better mental health. Next time you’re craving your favorite restaurant food, see if you can duplicate it at home! You’ll know exactly what you’re putting in your body, and you’ll feel good about it.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
