In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Obstacle Course.”
I have to admit I am not the best cook anymore. I have gotten lazy. That is what happens when you have a maid who does the cooking. To be honest, I am not a picky eater. I have said in past blogs that the main meal is served in Colombia between 12 and 2 pm. We eat a light dinner here. It is the exact opposite of what I knew for most of my life. I am fine with this schedule because I am my most hungry in the middle of the day. I love the food here, but I have forgotten my basic American cooking because it is very difficult to find the ingredients for the recipes I used when my children were growing up. So, I have become quite lackadaisical about cooking in general. But then I opened my Bed and Breakfast and food took on a whole new meaning. I want my guests to love the food that I serve and especially the Colombian food.
People really like a lot of different options for food choices these days. I have discovered this through my Bed and Breakfast. Some eat anything tasty, some do not eat meat, some are Vegetarian and some are Vegan. I have to learn new ways of cooking. So I am. I have tried new things this entire week preparing for upcoming guests who are Vegetarian/Vegan. Cooking 101. Quite an obstacle for a gal who doesn’t get into cooking. Now I am learning. New recipes and new food experiences. I like it. I will be honest vegetarian food does not fill me up, so I am hungry in a couple of hours. However, the meals are delicious. I love the new dishes. I love being back in the kitchen. I am learning to cook again. That makes me happy.
Obstacles, they are always there in our lives. We need to overcome them. I have. I am still studying Spanish and I speak with everyone now: even those who can’t understand my accent. It has worked out because I practice. Now I need to learn to cook again. I will. I am doing the very best that I can because it is important for my guests to have the food they like to eat.. I like challenges. Cooking is a challenge that I am winning.
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You go girl! 🙂 You are unstoppable!
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I am doing really well with this…I made a pasta with avocado salsa last night that was delicious
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Hola! I am curious about why you chose Colombia. We have some life details in common. I moved to Mexico after the death of my husband and have been living here for 14 years now. Not sure how recently you have opened your b&b but I wish you luck and prosperity! http://judydykstrabrown.com/2015/08/09/delayed-agenda/
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I moved here with a Colombian after I had visited a couple of times. The health insurance and price of real estate was a big draw to me. You can look at some of my early blogs to read about my move. Thank you for your kind words. We need to be friends on facebook. Send me a message on http://www.facebook.com/VillaMigelita so we can connect.
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Hey my friend, check these Colombian Vegetarian recipes:
http://www.food.com/topic/colombian-vegetarian
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Thank you Maria!
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I’ve away been a decent cook in all my 58 years but like you I don’t cook like I used too. I cooked because I had too not because I like it. I always got so nervous when company would come to stay. IT WAS A TWO OR THREE DAY OF PLANNING FOR ME BECAUSE I ALWAY WANTED PLENTY TO SERVE. Now if anyone would come, it’s out to a dinner or whatever. I much rather be outside doing my thing. Enjoy your guest and have fun. hugs, granny lou usa
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Granny LOL I totally understand, whenever we have guests here I am always preparing early so the meals are good. I am not nervous anymore just busy. I also love eating healthy myself.
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I meant to say 58 years of marriage
granny
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I think I figured it out
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