Share Your Food
By Triple P, August 22, 2015

People who live by themselves often lament that it’s no fun to cook for one, and often it isn’t. So what’s the solution?

Make enough to share. Surprise your significant other with dinner or lunch for the next day. Fix a plate for your upstairs neighbor. Bake something tasty for your coworkers. Food is community, so do your part. Plus, it’s just fun to feed people; it makes them happy.

There is some common sense involved. You can’t make turkey chili for a family of vegans, and as much as the nice lady across the street might love to devour your coconut buttermilk poundcake, if she’s diabetic, then it’s a no go. You can always call first and make the offer; nowadays, more people are paying closer attention to what they eat, so often they will tell you up front if they are on restricted diets or are allergic to certain foods. “Hey Juanita, I just made some roast chicken and potatoes, can I bring you a plate?” “Gosh, Henry, that sounds dee-lish, but I’m a pescatarian.” So you make a mental note, and the next time you make shrimp stir fry and rice, you give Juanita another shout. No big deal.

Many of us are on a budget, so we can’t afford to feed the neighborhood on a regular basis. But once in a while, it’s just a nice thing to do. And who knows? You may come home some night after working particularly late and find your neighbor has reciprocated with her famous spinach lasagna. Karma is a beautiful thing!