Monday, March 06, 2006
What to order for the intuitive cook
I think I know what a person likes because at one time or another they’ve said, “God, I love red bell pepper. I love its sweetness and flavor accentuation of any dish with the pure addition of flavor, sweetness and color.” When a reveal like that is made, a series of recipes come to mind, forever seared into my memory alongside that person’s tastes.
Of course, the logical winner in my red pepper recipe lotto was a smooth and hearty eggplant puree knowing the red bell pepper folded into the soup and lightly garnished on top would be a hit. But what do I want? In the recipe of love, now that I’ve taken into account the salivation of those around, how do I ensure my essential ingredients are represented?
When you cook to please, seeing that combined look of peace and elation wash over a person’s face brings satisfaction. But what happens when it becomes your turn for peace and elation? You’ve constructing a thoughtfully constructed meal for people you love out of the ingredients they adore. The peace and elation, for this intuitive cook, isn’t in the meal itself, but is in the eyes (whether they are half closed while savoring or wide open in surprise and recognition) of those you feed.
Of course, the logical winner in my red pepper recipe lotto was a smooth and hearty eggplant puree knowing the red bell pepper folded into the soup and lightly garnished on top would be a hit. But what do I want? In the recipe of love, now that I’ve taken into account the salivation of those around, how do I ensure my essential ingredients are represented?
When you cook to please, seeing that combined look of peace and elation wash over a person’s face brings satisfaction. But what happens when it becomes your turn for peace and elation? You’ve constructing a thoughtfully constructed meal for people you love out of the ingredients they adore. The peace and elation, for this intuitive cook, isn’t in the meal itself, but is in the eyes (whether they are half closed while savoring or wide open in surprise and recognition) of those you feed.
