Cooking Stuff Up

Someone asked me how I come up with the stuff I write. As usual, I did not have a good answer but it made me stop and contemplate the question. Generally I start with some lame inspiration much like a cook starts with a poor cut of meat. The first step is to marinade it over night then tenderize it. Next, rub it with a generous amount of seasoning and then simmer for hours. Usually…more flavoring is required before the anecdote is palatable. Then the entire repast is served up with a generous portion of embellishment and a side of poetic license. As always the presentation is of the utmost importance.

Many of my recipes end up in the garbage because my number one critic finds them distasteful. But even if these crumbs, tidbits and morsels are not appetizing…I do hope they will be edible and nourishing to someone.

Dear Lord Jesus
I think of you when cooking up stuff.
Even when the stuff is ruff
It’s pretty much the best I can do
But always my prayer is to glorify You
Amen