Today,
while I was making chapattis for breakfast, my thoughts led me to my mother’s
kitchen, how she made the breakfast, she was a very good cook, and an expert in
making tasty dishes. She loved to cook
and serve, she would put her heart mind and soul in whatever she cooked, and
the kind of energy she passed on is unforgettable.
I
have never found her tired of cooking and serving, it looked like it was a
hobby for her, something that she enjoyed, and whoever visited home will have
to taste what she makes, and she just needed few minutes to serve.
The
thoughts about my mother made me very happy and I felt energized, that I too
must learn how to make even the simplest ordinary meal into an extraordinary
one. I found she was very passionate
about serving delicious meal, and in the process did her very best and it
showed in the way food was served.
Food
was always on time, there was never a lack, despite so many children (nine of
us) with two grandmothers – my mom’s mother, and her sister. My mother had the capacity
to cook for so many and she had the perseverance to do it cheerfully.
Even
when we all grew up, lived on our own, she would still love to cook try her
hand on new recipes in the kitchen, I loved what my mother made, whenever I visited
her even after my marriage, I would enjoy whatever she made. She would wait
eagerly for me, knowing that I would come, and make some very interesting
dishes, and she would even pack for me to carry back to my place.
There
were times, she would make puri, chicken curry and cutlets and travel all the
way to meet me at my place. There was something special in every dish she made,
and I found that not only delicious, but also felt her deep love for me. She
would never forget birthdays and anniversaries – as she loved celebrations!
Today
her thoughts energizes me, and I am happy to do my work with pleasant memories
in my mind, I complete making chapattis, and continue with my routine,
to go for a swim and reach my office on time….. I journey in gratitude! With this fitting quote that says “A recipe
has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” Thomas
Keller.
Be
Happy !
Janet - What a lovely post. I remember how hospitable your Mom was and how quickly she would rustle up a snack when I visited. She was warm and had a lovely smile that went along with a twinkle in her eye! ♥
ReplyDeleteWow aunty nice thought, watevr u do do it whlheartedly with love and affection........ I sometimes wonder wat is the basic thing that one needs to live a hapy life n at the end of the day i get just one answer and that is unconditional love,coz thats the only thing ( i feel ) makes us do our best to evry1 around us. Would practice this thruout aunty.... God bls u.....have a blessed n fun filled weekend
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and loving tribute.
ReplyDeleteThanks corinne!she was so much on my mind, I felt compelled to write. Thanks for your kind words, appreciate you always !
ReplyDeleteNiky, its nice to hear from you, you have grown so mature and beautiful, I am so happy to hear these words from you, hope your mom is fine, convey my love to her and thanks for your comments !
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Galen Pearl, appreciate your comments, I am inspired by you !
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