So, I was up entirely too early this morning. The joys of having a 4 month old with an ear infection. Between drinking my morning juice and trying not to let my frustration be aimed at my son, I decided to sulk while checking my bookmarks. Some I check daily, some only a few times a month or so. I decided to check a monthly one and came upon this amazing article about a group of women who get together to cook meals in big batches and then share them with each other and the community that has grown amongst them. They started out as friends of friends and have created this great community as they cooked together. The group cooks together once a month and shares their meals. What I loved about reading this was that this wasn’t a we live, breathe, work together kind of community. The time commitment is small (a few hours once a month) but it has spilled over into a community that keeps up with each other throughout the weeks in between their cooking times.
As a mom of a small but adorable son, I’ve felt isolated and lonely and a bit like I’ve lost myself. I rush all morning at work and come home and take care of my wee one while doing some work and then suddenly it is time for bed and I get up and do it all over again. A pretty great life-being a mom is super important and I love it and feel super lucky that I get to spend the time with my son that I do. I’m just wanting more. A time to connect with other women, maybe even other moms and cook together. Isn’t there something magical that happens when women get together in the kitchen?And in this crazy busy world who doesn’t want to get together with some friends and cook together?
So, that being said-I want to do my own group! Who’s in? I mean really in and willing to commit! I think I know a place we can use. Contact me if you are interested! Here is the article:
http://rhythmofthehome.com/2011/08/the-batch-cooking-group-cooking-large-for-family-and-friends/
