Sometimes dinner is all about the cooking. It's in the making, taking the time to make something new or something extra special. When I have the time, I like to cook, really cook, because it calms me.
Sometimes dinner is just about having a meal because we need refueling on our way to a meeting, band concert or choir practice. Those meals are usually unimaginative, usually one of our go-to recipes that we can count on to be quick and satisfying. Rotisserie chicken from the store with a Caesar salad. Breakfast for dinner. Tacos.
Sometimes dinner is about relaxing with my family and letting the day go.
Tonight was one of those nights. It was simple fare tonight. Roast beef sandwiches on good rolls heated in the oven. We also had roasted garlic humus with pita chips. All store bought and the only cooking was heating the sammies (we use Provolone cheese and Jeff adds horseradish to his-blech!).
The table on our screened-in porch was slightly damp since I had to soak it down to clean the pollen off it. As we ate, we watched the sun go down and listened to a few birds chattering nearby. Most importantly, we talked and laughed and laughed some more.
I can't even remember now what we talked about. It wasn't important stuff, but the meal was relaxing and comfortable. The only excitement we had was reminding the dog that table manners are expected outside too. Well, to be honest, we usually have to remind her about table manners inside, but she needs extra reminders outside.
Now that it is finally Spring in North Carolina, I am looking forward to many more dinners on the porch.
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