Luxuriating in a Lunch for One - Real Mum story on MoM

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So.
Since my day started so well I decided to keep the momentum going and treat myself to a more indulgent lunch than normal.
I roasted cubed pumpkins in oil with garlic, caramelised some onion, made my first (intentionally) burnt butter with sage then tossed all these through one of my favourite pasta.
I then took my steaming bowl of tasty goodness and ate it in a arm chair, basked by the afternoon sun.
Phone on silent taking in the view of the garden while focussing and enjoying every mouthful.
Yes I know it might not seem like much of an indulgence but cooking for one is not something often done in our household. Being able to consume it without distractions is a whole other story as well
Ah… even the birds seemed to chirp with a little more joy, what a day.

Posted by mom70050, 30th June 2015

16 Comments

- - My Littlebuttons said
  - 03 Jul 2022
    7:40 am
We all need a little indulgence and I really think it lifts our spirits

- - mum4107 said
  - 02 Jul 2015
    6:14 am
That’s sounds fantastic. Good for you

- - lepumpkinhead said
  - 01 Jul 2015
    12:26 pm
Wow, that does sound so nice, no one else in my household likes pumpkin, I may give this a try one day when I am home alone, you should pop the recipe on the recipe page!
- mom70050 replied
  
  02 Jul 2015 , 10:23 am
  Thank you. Lol the only problem with that is the fact it was one of those times when you are in the kitchen cooking not following a recipe. You throw a little of this and a little of that in and come the end dish although it’s truly tasty you couldn’t say exactly all of the steps you did as you were just enjoying yourself in the moment.
- - curlytops said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    10:58 pm
Well done you! It is lovely to spoil ourselves every now and again. Should be done more often!!!!

- - Kell said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    10:10 pm
All of that sounds amazing!!! … thank you for sharing your story

- - mom94125 said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    8:44 pm
that sounds like a wonderful moment! your lunch sounds good! i won’t cook for just myself but i love to cook for my kids and my family. It is great that you did cook for yourself and gave yourself a treat!

- - maryphilip said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    8:00 pm
Thanks for sharing your day with us, sometimes simple things bring so much pleasure.

- - mom57522 said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    7:57 pm
Yes, I agree, I like to take time and cook just for me!

- - mom93821 said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    6:39 pm
Sounds like a totally terrific day!

- - EllenG89 said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    6:38 pm
Good on you! Sounds deliciously delightful!

- - mom63229 said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    6:16 pm
That sounds so good!
- mom63229 replied
  
  30 Jun 2015 , 6:17 pm
  Oh and thanks for sharing your story!
- - BellaB said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    4:26 pm
I do understand the pleasure of a solitary meal.

- - ashblonde said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    4:04 pm
That sounds divine, I would have loved a lunch like yours too!

- - mom103936 said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    1:43 pm
That sounds really lovely and relaxing. Sometimes we need a bit of me time.