My workout load plummeting the past month has given me a lot more time & energy for creativity in the kitchen.
Although Stephen has felt bad for me being injured, he hasn't minded all the extra cooking and cleaning that I've had time & energy for! :o)
Knowing that we're getting ready to move, I've been inclined to empty as much food from our cabinets and fridge, and I've surprised myself at how much fun it's been concocting some...unique combinations.
It's also been nice to have Stephen consumed with his thesis defense, copious amounts of HW and work, final exams, and 2 big presentations. That way, he doesn't make frequent visits to the kitchen to see how closely I'm following the recipe! (Besides, not every phase has to taste "right" as long as the final product is tasty!) ;o) Sometimes I joke with him & tell him not to clip my wings. :o)
It's easy to make concoctions that are some sort of soup or stew. As long as you have a huge soup pot or dutch oven, you can keep adding beans, meat, spices, broth, veggies, quick barley, rice, bouillon cubes, ETC until it tastes good!
REALLY missed cheering for you at the Rev3 Tri last weekend. Eva and I went down to watch some of the swim and then volunteered at a drink station on the run. The pros were impressive, the people-watching great, the weather nice, but your presence would have totally made our day. When the first female runner came along well before any of the other women, we were thinking that she could be Bethany (or at least you'd be giving her a much closer run for her money--literally and figuratively--than any of the other women were at that point in the race). So, hoping your neck and training are improving daily and that we will get to see you race someday. But we love you whether you're racing or resting.
ReplyDelete