Are You Going To Eat That Roll?
Yes, that is a pat of butter, sitting on a paper doily, next to two rolls and the rest of my mother Irene's unfinished lunch. The crackers can't be seen because they are in her pocketbook.
Irene lives with my sister and her husband in a beautiful brand new house. The refrigerator is always stocked. And so is the desk drawer in my Mother's bedroom. Yesterday I saw several left over chocolate chip cookies in there which I'm sure were from her lunch at the adult day care she attends two days a week.
Irene hates wasting any food. Growing up during the depression, food was not as plentiful as it should have been for Irene, her sister, and her mother (my grandmother). My grandfather passed before the age of 30, and times were tough for a while. It's something Irene still lives with today.
So even though I smile to myself a bit when Irene starts loading the take away container, I am quick to offer up anything I see on the table that is not nailed down. You never know when you may need that extra bite.
Comments
Hey Sassy - I really do enjoy taking her out but having a glass of wine with luch helps with my patience level :)
They just can't help it. And think about how wasteful we are, and those younger than us. We can actually learn from this generation. thank you for sharing sweet Irene's story.
LOL Lori. Now at least I know why I take 20 sugars to go from Dunkin Donuts everytime I grab one coffee. It's must be genetic.
I hate wasting food too, but I would've definitely left the doily...unless I wanted to use it in a painting that is.
Blondie, that's because tuna is so versatile.You can make tuna sandwiches, tuna melts, tuna casserole, tuna helper, tuna rolls, tuna salad, tuna on a pita, tuna subs, and tuna piano.