Everything I Need to Know I Learned From A Little Golden Book, recommends that we “learn to
cook.” I am not a confident cook. In
fact, every Thanksgiving I am on the phone getting steps from my girlfriend who
is a gourmet cook. Every year she
reminds me not to thaw the turkey in warm water or in the microwave both of which I tried to do my first Thanksgiving! No worries, no one got salmonella. So when I
heard about Blue Apron, a food service where once a week they send you all the
food and directions, I thought –“This could me my answer.” Taking a weakness (or
a least a perceived weakness), and making it a strength is definitely a way to reach Maslow’s theory of Self Actualization or being
the best you can be.
Reflection
All the food comes by Fedex in a cooled box . I was amazed that everything you need for three meals was in there -the main food, all
the spices, even down to a little container of butter. This is great because there
have been many times that I have started to cook only to find out that I did not
have a certain ingredient and I had to try to borrow it from my neighbor or go off to the store.
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| Arepas |
So far the dinners have turned
out great. We had Arepas, Salmon Burgers and Chicken Piccata. The portions are a
nice size but they don’t overfill you. I
even lost a few pounds! It also takes away
that “what am I going to make tonight” dilemma.
The recipes are on 8x11 big easy to read cards. This is perfect for me
who needs to diligently read every step. Blue Apron is also a good reason to have fun
cooking with my friend and there is a feeling of accomplishment when you enjoy your cooperative effort. You can also learn a
lot when you cook with someone. For example, I am an improviser and he
follows every step “to a T.”
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| Chicken Piccata |
Trying Blue Apron has given me a cooking boost of confidence. I am not a gourmet chief but I am getting much better in the kitchen!
Spiritual Refection
(confidence)
(confidence)
“Now go, for I am
sending you to Pharaoh. You will lead my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”
“But who am I to appear
before Pharaoh?” Moses asked God. “How can you expect me to lead the Israelites
out of Egypt? ”
Then God told him, " I
will be with you…” (Exodus 3:10-12)
Other Sources
Blue Apron https://www.blueapron.com/index
Self- Actualization http://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
Self- Actualization http://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
