New Book: Dinner With Dad
USA Today had an interesting article today about a new book, DINNER WITH DAD: HOW I FOUND MY WAY BACK TO THE FAMILY TABLE. It was written by a law professor who decided to "power down" his life and commit to being home for dinner five nights a week, as well as taking on cooking duties some nights.About two and a half years ago I decided it was time to take my cooking skills -- which hadn't changed much since I married many moons ago -- to the "next level," in part so we could have more enjoyable family dinners eating a wider variety of food. I wanted my meals to compete more favorably with restaurant fare, and I also wanted to pare down our family food budget by eating more home-cooked meals.
There have been many benefits for our family, including all of our children developing a greater interest in cooking. My two youngest children are especially interested in cooking and think a trip to Williams-Sonoma is wonderful fun. My 12-year-old daughter is teaching herself cake decorating, and when my 9-year-old son recently had some birthday money saved up, he got his very own "kitchen tool," a Kitchen Aid hand mixer in yellow -- his favorite color! Since then we have enjoyed his mashed potatoes, cakes, and cookies!
posted by Laura @ 11:50 PM
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I watched my dad cook for mny years. We had a very spotted record of sit-down meals together, but I watched him cook Sunday dinner and great meals for hoiday events. i loved his food ,but never had a true interest in cooking until after I had kids. I suddenly found the food network very entertaining and I love coming up with a new idea or the kitchen. I may need to pick up this book. Thanks for the tip.
P.S.- As I'm sure you found out, the roundup didn't make it to geekerati radio tonight due to some scheduling conflicts. We'll be back for our regular spot next Monday though.
Love your anecdote about your dad.
I developed an interest in the Food Network around the time I got interested in improving my cooking... Some people love to criticize Rachael Ray but I have to say that when I saw her make a couple appetizing-looking meals and make it look so easy, I realized that I *could* do more than I'd been doing and expand beyond the same "old standbys" I'd been making for years, and it wouldn't be as hard as I'd thought. :) We enjoy all the shows but we especially like trying the "Barefoot Contessa's" recipes.
Missed hearing you guys on the show last night! Unfortunately -- or fortunately! -- next week I'll be on vacation without Internet, but hopefully I'll hear you on the next go-round!
Best wishes,
Laura
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