Cooking Night

I made a decision about a week ago: to start making decisions! During my recent trip to DC, E and I were sometimes paralyzed by everyone's lack of preferences and during the past 6 months living with A, the same thing happens on a fairly regular basis. I also recently read a list of tips for eating out - I think it was a weight loss article, but this tip was more about satisfaction - it said, "Order First." Apparently people who order their food first are often far more satisfied than other diners. I usually try to be the last person at the table to order, but no more.

And that goes for home, too. I decided that unless A made any specific requests, I would just decide what we're eating each night. Asking him hasn't given me any new information, ever, so I just took that step out and for the past week, I've found myself much more satisfied by the new process. Different nights this week, I decided:

• what I was cooking for dinner
• what we were getting for take out and from where
• that we weren't eating dinner at all and could grab snacks if we get hungry
• and that A could eat this and I'll grab something later

It is working out splendidly and tonight I've decided on an ambitious cooking list:

• mushroom and zucchini quiche (for quick meals whenever)
  
• sweet potato quesadillas with pepper jack cheese (for dinner)
• raw chili rellenos with raw mole sauce and queso fundido (for yumm!)
  
• dehydrated kale chips (for snacking)
• dog food (for Chibo)

Here's to stress relief and expressions of love through cooking!