As hard as it is entertaining, making a meal for
family or friends, is very important to keep up one's social life, both for
myself and my husband. If I stopped inviting people over, we would soon find ourselves isolated, living like a recluse castaway on a desert island, an unhealthy scenario for anyone. I still love to cook and try to
plan meals ahead of time when I know we're having company, making meals that
can be prepared in advance with as little fuss as possible. I hate
preservatives, food colourings or additives, and try to use pure healthy fresh
ingredients wherever possible.
We had friends over the other night, and a little
before they arrived, I realised I had made the exact same meal for them on
their previous visit, so felt a little embarrassed. They must think I only know
how to make quiches, salads and chocolate cake, or that my memory is failing! Let
me assure you that it is neither. My repertoire in the kitchen extends much
further than this simple meal, and my mind thankfully is as sharp as a tack, so
all I can do is blame it on Parkinson's.
After all, what's the point in having Parkinson's if you can't pass the blame
on? It's like having one's own private scapegoat in the house!
Despite the repeated menu, we had a delightful evening
and thoroughly enjoyed our guests company and the chance to entertain them in
our home. Finding I get very tired in the late afternoon and early evening, mornings or lunch times are normally when I'm at my best. So breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea is usually the best time to entertain. However, when people are working, this isn't always possible, so one has to remain flexible.
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