Remember our friend who had lost so much weight that he frightened us? He stopped in this morning on his way to Altoona to say that he would be unable to make dinner tomorrow.
Altoona is a long haul from here. He had a 2:30 appointment. He would be hauling past on his way back home about 6. Tim and I had an appointment to meet at the notary's office to sign the truck over to his nephew, but we would be back home well before then, so I said, "so come tonight."
"Really?" he said.
It would be simple enough. I was making a pot of Rigmor's lentil soup. I had everything I needed on hand for that. I could chop and sautè, and toss it all in a crock pot. Easy enough. All I had to do was make some rolls.
He looked hopeful. "Could we have corn bread?"
"That is even easier," I said. "I will make corn bread." He had brought two butternut squash. I said, "Do you like squash? I can bake one of those if you want."
He did want.
So after he got on the road, I assembled my soup. For the dessert, I figured a high protein vanilla custard. It would be a good way to use up the left over whipped cream from the pumpkin pie. I put the bowl in the fridge to cool, and cleaned the kitchen.
There were no knife accidents today. (Yay me!)
He showed up at 6, and we all had a leisurely supper.
Before he left, I was able to pin him down to another meal. I think he was embarrassed, but I started simply planning the meal. "Chili or cheesy cream of potato?"
He hesitated. "Boy...I haven't had a good bowl of potato soup in a long time..."
"Potato soup it is, then. I will make another pan of corn bread for you. Do you want me to make that other squash?"
He agreed that would be nice. He worried about being a bother, but it really isn't any harder to make a meal for three than it is to make a meal for two. I said, "well the fact is, I have made up my mind to put some meat on your bones. We can do this the easy way or the hard way. The easy way is just to go along with me so I don't get mean. Ask Tim."
Tim laughed. So did he. He took his bag of leftovers. "What time should I come then?"
I love this! What a kind and caring gesture. And the food sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThat lentil soup was good, good stuff. (Thanks Rigmor!)The recipe for the cornbread was a new one but very good. Tim liked it a lot. You can't really screw up squash. Custard is just easy, although it has been years since I made it. (Tim does not like puddings.)
DeleteIt's almost 1am, I got up to get a drink of water and why did I check this out, now my stomach is grumbling! Love me some lentil soup and REALLY love homemade potato soup. Very nice of you to feed your friends, Deb. Sure wish I lived closer haha :^)
ReplyDeleteWhat great friend you are. Everyone needs a Debby in their life. And the food sounds great
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! Well done for not accepting a no to another visit.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely thing to do and you make it all sound so apparently effortless.
I also love the image at the bottom of your post - that totally sums up the way I am feeling a bit too often lately. I have copied it and posted it on our work chat page - hopefully most people will get a giggle but still be aware that there is an element of truth in it.
Oh well done. That man clearly needs a Debby in his life - if only to keep him drawing breath! The food sounded great, though I would pass on the potato soup. I struggle with that, texture wise.
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