Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Yes, this is My Kitchen

By Matthew Kerridge

I do not know what it is. It may be one or two things. It may be everything put together. But, I will try to share with you the blessings of my little kitchen. I am sure there are more women who feel as I do.

One thing I have having to do in the kitchen, cooking. Oh my god, that makes me dizzy! I have invited friends over who refuse to do anything besides lift a fork to their mouths. All the gunk which gets on the dishes where you need a blow torch to remove food residue! It makes me so angry! This makes me hate this room the least in my house! I sometimes would love to set it on fire!

Roasts, turkeys, pickles, casseroles and stuffing. Oh my god, how terrific the smells which make people drool! I enjoy that I can persuade my loved ones to do most anything with the magic I perform in my little kitchen. My grandchild squeal with delight every time their tongues taste a new cookie!

From the nifty gadgets people have gifted me, over the years, I create masterpieces. Cakes, pies, breads, soups, stews, salsas! Blenders, toasters, shredders, shavers (for ice and chocolate) and juice makers. My kitchen is equipped with everything I need to put smiles upon faces. I do, once in a while, put a special smile on my face!

But, there are days I simply want to enjoy my kitchen all by myself. I make a large cup of hot cocoa and put miniature marshmallows in it. I sit by the window and see nature pass by. Even though I do have a minor kitchen, I have so much space outside I never feel smothered. I do appreciate this so much. I feel safe within the confines of these walls.

It is difficult to convey the way I feel when the warmth of the cider hits my tummy. I love my little "mess hall." It is quaint, pleasant and lovely. I feel I would be lost without the sweetness of this little room.

Nothing gets me more upset than to think about a kitchen. Too many of the people I know simply can not see my view. They think I am silly and just a moody individual. That is just not the truth! I just do not think it is a necessity to have that room in a house. I also hate a bathroom in a house. That does not make me moody, it just makes me honest about my feelings.

My tiny kitchen has all the amenities I could possibly want. I do not want one more thing inside it's walls. It gives me peace. It gives me strength. I could not love it more.

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