Cooking for Two +
Married life definitely changed the kind of meals that I would create.
For me and Michael, alterations were made to what we both ate and – especially in the early stages of our relationship – I was quite open to his views on food. Trickily though, I have a husband who likes white sugar, ice cream, butter, white bread and lots of chips!
It was difficult for the two of us to adjust to each other’s different eating habits and food preferences at the beginning. I didn’t want to force Michael to change, but slowly and subtly, I introduced more and more of my kind of groceries into the house and tried to make him aware of how consuming these actually made him feel better, health-wise.
However, I do think it is important to have some flexibility in our diets, and find a happy and sustainable “middle ground” that both partners can stick to long-term.
I will admit – our kitchen is still stocked with some of Michael’s favourite snacks and treats (but just a fraction of what used to be there!).
Being with Michael, I learnt how to cook healthy everyday meals to suit not only our tastebuds, but also for entertaining family and friends at home. As a couple, we enjoy having our loved ones over for home-cooked meals, and often host casual get-togethers during the week and on weekends.
In many cultures, most – if not all – celebrations are centred on food. I believe we, as a society, need to welcome this celebration in the way we eat everyday – taking the time to engage with our food, sitting down and paying attention to the plate in front of us… be it a meal for one, two or a group.
This chapter is about easy recipes with “wow” factor that are designed for sharing – simple yet stunning, and no-fail when it comes to impressing guests at the dining table.