Comments on: Is cooking for your kids a ‘moral imperative’?

By: RAHELA KHAN

RAHELA KHAN — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:32:43 +0000

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By: electroniccigarettes

electroniccigarettes — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:37:05 +0000

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By: Magenta

Magenta — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:54:18 +0000

My husband and I are empty-nesters but we both work and, frankly, we’re lazy. It’s easier to go to an eatery or pick out something frozen. However, I distinctly remember one night when I was dead-dog tired and the thought of going out to any establishment, be it store or restaurant, was just too much. I rummaged around and threw something together from random items in the fridge and cabinets. I will never forget the good feeling it gave me. “Empowerment” is the only word that fits here. After that time, I’ve been much more willing to go the extra mile in terms of time and planning to actually cook a meal rather than reheat something made in a factory hundreds of miles away. My husband and I both come from busy-mom families where “TV dinners” were the norm. I now feel like I missed out on something important by not learning how to cook every day.

By: catlady

catlady — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:29:15 +0000

I sound pretty danged sanctimonious. I live in the country and can have a large, varied, organic garden (although it is getting much harder as I get older). And while there was never any TV, I love to read at the table if I am by myself. I recommend Animal, Vegetable, Miracle for those who haven’t read it for a perspective on the importance of family cooking/food supply.

I DO think parents should cook home-made meals–dads, too. And the kids should be a part of the planning, preparing, and cleaning up.

By: catlady

catlady — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:05:59 +0000

Is it a moral imperative? Yes, if you think seeing to your family’s health is an imperative. It is also an economic imperative, I would think.

I worked full time and did the meat and 3s for 95% of the dinners during the 29 years I had children at home. Plus the three before I had children. Now, I eat at home almost 100% of the time, but don’t worry about the meat and three. I usually feast on vegetables–most from my garden–with meat a few times a week. And no TV on, ever!

By: Denise Dermody

Denise Dermody — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:22:30 +0000

Great thread Theresa! We cook at least 5 days out of the week. If I’m tired and try a fast easy meal served not at the table the kids complain they didn’t have dinner. I made a lentil dish tonight for dinner and Stella said “this dinner is great, I love fish”. Ha, fooled her.
I only make breakfast on weekends and feel guilty after reading the wonderful biscuit and ham breakfast of one of your readers. BTW, Michael Pollan’s new book is great.

By: fk

fk — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:02:14 +0000

Becky, you’re right, I should get myself organized and cook in the evenings. I need to be sure I have the proper ingredients. I (sometimes) cook on the weekends, divide it up into dinners and freeze. I made a big pot of sauce (easy, I know), etc. last Sunday. I keep telling my husband that I might be more inspired if I actually liked my kitchen. Had big plans to renovate, but will wait until things turn around b/f spending big bucks. I do cook more in the winter as my husband is the grill king during the warm months. Since my son is away at school, we have seem to have a lot of leftovers…enough for a second night’s dinner for two! That’s not always exciting, though.

By: motherjanegoose

motherjanegoose — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:54:40 +0000

@SS Mall of GA…..guess that will not be on my radar….too bad.

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By: SS

SS — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:33:43 +0000

@MJG Don’t know where you are located but–there’s a wonderful little shop I discovered in Woodstock, The Butcher’s Block. All fresh meats, no preservatives. I found their prices to be better than the grocery store and the quality was fantastic. The service was also very good. They also have some prepared sides and sauces for some easy meal ideas.