Why talk about life and food?

     Why talk about life and food?  Because food happens in the midst of life.  Food has to fit the life.  Food preparation has to fit within the confines of the day, and consumption has to fit the venue and time allotments. 

     Although during most days at school my kids have access to microwaves for heating food, sometimes I get a note that they won't be available.  Other times there are field trips or picnics.  So, sending a frozen burrito on those days wouldn't win me any popularity awards, would it?  Some items get squished in backpacks, and who likes a squished banana?  All those vitamins and minerals go right into the dumpster, which doesn't help the health of my family, does it?

    How do I have to fit our food into our life this week?  Well, I have to fix soft foods.  Why?  Because the twins both got their braces on today, and won't be able to eat anything but soft stuff for several days, that's why.

Look at the new braces.  No more gum or popcorn, carmel or sugar babies!