Chaos Theory

In times of duress or stress, it is important to eat well. The body needs nourishment to support physical activities and mental acuity. Of course, these are the times when diets go out the window, we eat whatever is easy and quick, and if sugar and fat are involved, the more the better. We’re in the midst of moving into our new home, Mother’s Day weekend had its own unnecessary dramas, and combined with the single biggest purchase and move we’ve ever made, it’s safe to say that we haven’t been eating well. It’s hard to cook a good meal when you have no idea where the pots and pans are. Tonight, after we picked up the cats and finally reunited the family (they’ve been boarding with family for the last two months), we drew a line in the sand. Alex ran out to the market for a roasted chicken and good salad greens. We cracked open a very nice bottle of wine. There was no bread, butter, or frills, and none were needed. It may not have been home-cooked, but it was a simple, healthy, and delicious meal. Nourishment is what we were after, and we rediscovered how much better the world looks after a good meal. No pictures because I’ve never seen a chicken disappear so fast. We were tearing into it before we even had it on the plates. Tomorrow is another day for fun in the kitchen; today, we’re just grateful to have had access to someone else’s cooking.