(Late post)
The other day, I don’t know why, but even a thoughtfully prepared, well-measured breakfast was left unfinished. Maybe I felt full a little early.
Naturally, I thought I would finish it at lunch. So I made a simple one dish meal with raw mango chutney, but again, a little was left. It was stuffed mix veg paratha, and one ball of dough still remained.
While planning dinner, I remembered there was some dosa batter from the previous night quietly waiting in the fridge, asking to be used soon.
Now what?
So I decided to play along.
1) I spiced up the remaining dough of mix veg paratha and made one paratha, 2) added vegetables to the dosa batter and turned it into a crispy uttapam, 3) enjoyed the portion from the leftover breakfast, 4) paired it with some salad and 5) buttermilk.
And there it was, a uniquely different spread.
Plateful… and heartful too.
In that moment, I was reminded of those lavish buffets, where we don’t really eat full portions, but just take small servings of many dishes.
And then, another memory gently walked in.
Back when my kids were in school, whenever we went out to dine, it was their moment. Each one would happily order their favorite dish, feeling all grown up and privileged. And I, I would simply enjoy from their plates.
Without ordering for myself, my plate would still be full, with variety, with tastes, with their choices. At least five or six different dishes, effortlessly.
A buffet again, served with love.
That’s exactly what I unknowingly recreated at home the other day.
Little portions.
Wide variety.
Complete satisfaction.
More than anything, it felt right not to let freshly cooked food go to waste. Because had I done that, I would have missed not just a meal, but a memory.
Such tiny, unexpected joys make everyday beautiful.
Have you experienced something like this recently? I would truly love to hear.
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