There are ways that food can be used. There are different ways that food can be seen, some good and some bad. Below are some personal examples:
In elementary school, my mother would pack myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in my lunch box. Then, I ended up working in the cafeteria and received a free lunch.
I grew up on homemade pasta, garden salads, and handpicked mushrooms, and homemade desserts such as raspberry squares! We also had homemade jelly.
Then, we ate lunchmeat sandwiches, such as pepperoni and salami with lettuce on good Italian bread.
We were poor and that is how we survived.
Next, when I was younger, my boyfriend and I ate alot of pizza from a mom and pop pizza shop. The pizza was authentic as when you ordered, you either said red or you said white. The pizza was inexpensive. You would think that I would become fat from all of such pizza, but I stayed slim, fit and healthy.
Some people were jealous. Instead of being jealous, all that the people needed to do was ask how I stayed healthy. I could have taught.
There were a few girls who did appreciate myself. The girls wanted to save a few bucks and borrowed my prom gowns.
Then, there were people years ago who were not loved ones, not friends, but were acquaintances that took myself out to dine and charged the meals on credit cards. I did not have a credit card. To myself, credit cards are bad. I felt awkward with these people. But, I was taught to be polite. Why did the people want to feed myself? Do you have any clue?
I believe that people should be taught how to cook and bake as is a life skill. You know what you are consuming, you save money, you can teach others and you can have meals with loved ones. I taught myself how to cook once I moved out on my own. I borrowed cookbooks from the local library and bought cookbooks from yard sales.
I began with a Crock-Pot, graduated to the microwave, then tackled the air fryer. If I can do it, so can you!
Finally, remember, we need to eat to live, not live to eat. Consume enough food to keep all parties satisfied. All about moderation. For example, I love sweet tea. However, I was pouring 2 cups of sugar in each pitcher. My family physician said to only use 1 cup of sugar. He didn’t scold, just used moderation.
You don’t have to be wealthy. I hope that my story inspires you.
