Since I cook every single night for my family, there is nothing more special than when I can sit at my own table and have someone else cook for me. And when that "someone" is my dear friend, daughter-in-another-life, Julianne, then the meal takes on a whole new dimension of magic. I indeed felt like the Queen last night, sitting at the head of the table and eating such a delicious dinner.
While Julianne prepared the meal of Butternut Squash Risotto and a salad of dark greens and herbs, we toasted with a glass of Champagne and chatted about all that was wrong in the world and how we could fix it. My husband joined us, sitting on the counter and sneaking sips from my glass, and it occurred to me later how any meal is so much more than picking up a fork and putting food into the mouth.
Preparation of a fabulous meal with family and friends is an integral part of the dinner dynamic, just like foreplay is to sex...yes the end result eventually arrives, but the fun is in getting there!
Once we gathered at the table, I filled my plate with the creamy squash risotto and fresh salad, and filled my glass with a smooth California red wine that matched the dish perfectly. Then as we ate, we talked and laughed for over an hour...what a treat for me, the Queen, to be so served without leaving the comfort of my home!
So a special thanks today to the reason for my special evening last night: Julianne you truly are a jewel and I'm so happy to have you in my life. And I'm especially happy to have someone to share my love of fabulous food with!
Here's wishing all of you the opportunity to be Queen or King for a day...or at the very least, a meal.
Suzanna Quintana, Holistic Health Coach & Certified Foodie
After so many AMAZING meals I've enjoyed at your table, it's an honor to be able to cook for you! I'm glad you liked it, and I'm even more glad to call you "friend." Love you!
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