Today's Bliss: Comfort Food

Whether your day has been good or bad, whether you've had a day full of fun activities or dull chores, there is one thing that can always make your day better: comfort food. Nothing makes me feel safe and secure like a good, home cooked meal. And it's always especially good if it is a dish that my mom used to make when I was growing up.

I cook a lot. I try to make wholesome, healthy, tasty meals that N and I both enjoy. I actually really like menu planning, searching through recipes for new dishes to try, coming home in the evenings to spend some time with N as we cook...it is a part of my routine that I find really relaxing.

This has been a hectic week at work, so I was really looking forward to a night of cooking and comfort food...and it was just as good as I had hoped. After we ate, I felt relaxed and, well, comforted.

Our comfort food: chopped steak, mashed potatoes, and sauteed garlic and mushrooms.

Sometimes, your greatest bliss can be found in little things around you. Tonight as I was cooking and enjoying our meal, I thought about the things I've learned from my mother as she cooked countless meals for me in her kitchen (and still does when I am at home). I thought about my Grandfather and his cooking prowess that showed itself in our delicious Thanksgiving dinners. I thought about how grateful I am for my family and the examples they have set for me...not just in the kitchen, but in all areas of my life. 

I am so blessed. So are you. Give thanks and be comforted.