For the Love of Simple
Simple food. It seems to be what I always gravitate to, whether I’m planning a party for 6 or just making dinner for 2. Just as the difference between a cluttered room that causes my stress level to rise and a simple thing, like a single comfortable chair that gives me that “ahhhhh” moment, so is my feeling about fussy meals versus simple meals. To use fresh, local ingredients, prepared in a simple, flavorful way makes me relaxed. And a relaxed hostess is a happy hostess, at least in our house.
I was late to the “all organic meat” parade. But once I joined, I was a convert. It’s not a new-age, hippie-revolution, weird-science thing, regardless what some of you may think about “organic.” It makes a difference in the quality and taste of the food. Especially with chicken. You take a certified organic chicken and roast it with just a few flavors and it is a good reminder that sometimes the most gratifying meal is often the simplest.
Doesn’t a roast chicken just scream Sunday night dinner? Try it. It’s easy and oh-so-good and juicy. Just like mom used to make. Minus the dried-out breast meat.
Happy entertaining!
