Day 1: Favorite Food

Today's challenge photo is my favorite food. This one was a real thinker, because, as you might know, I love almost all food. It was a near impossibility to come up with a single picture that represents my favorite food. Finally, the thought came to me when I received a text from my supper buddy who told me that she wouldn't be able to go tonight because of work, and I decided to make some supper of my own tonight, so here it is!

 

 

I made a small serving of a recipe my mom found a few months ago. It is called Creamy Tomato Shrimp with Penne. Here is a link to the recipe, which is incredibly easy and delicious, and can easily be tailored to make fewer servings! It isn't necessarily my "favorite" food, but it falls into my favorite category of food: Italian! I love, love, love Italian food! Also, I enjoy fresh vegetables (as noted by the salad). So, there isn't a dessert in this picture...however, I have another bonus picture...

Italian Creme Cake! (which ironically fits the Italian theme)

 

You all know that not only do I love food, I love cooking, as you have seen in my numerous recipes I have featured on here. As pathetic as this could sound, food can sometimes be my happy place, be it in nourishing my body or in providing goods for a group of people.

 

 

So, here's my gratitude portion of my favorite food post. I have always been blessed to have a good amount of food in my life. I never knew of a time when we didn't have something to eat for a meal or to take somewhere for a potluck. The vast majority of the food I grew up with was homemade and fresh. My parents always made it a priority that we received proper nutrition, even when money was tight. At nearly every meal, we had vegetables, which I believe has lead me to my affinity for fresh food. We were almost always able to have a large variety of food at our fingertips, and we usually had lots of choices. There are many people in this country and in this world who don't have that blessing, and it really saddens me to think that there really are people who go to bed with an empty stomach. Wow. What is equally depressing is the thought that there are many people who are able to eat, but cannot afford fresh, nutritious food, which is obviously more expensive. I'm not sure what a solution to that problem is, but I wish that that could change in all areas of this country.

 

I am very grateful for the blessing of food in my life!