Joy of Cooking: Chili Mac!

Yesterday, I was making preparations for vegetarian chili mac, and noticed that yet again, the light in my kitchen is probably the most beautiful light in my house. The main preparation area is right by the window, meaning that while cooking, I can gaze into outdoor loveliness. The recent snowstorm meant that all of the sun’s light reflected powerfully into my view, and cast beautiful shadows.

The flowers, given to me on my birthday a few days ago, sure help with the ambiance, don’t they? Not so long ago, I didn’t even know how to cook, let alone cook chili mac! Not to mention my fabulous picky-ness as a child.

Now that I’m cooking for a family, I find myself saying many of the things my mother used to say. “I’m not a short-order cook!” and “If you don’t like it, make something yourself!” What goes around comes around, doesn’t it?