Food is Love

Today I am making dinner for a family who is going through a very tough time. They received a terrible medical diagnosis not too long ago and the mother is undergoing months of chemotherapy. In true Key West fashion, the island has rallied around them. A fundraising day was recently held at a local restaurant, and we are planning something at our school. Someone immediately started a 'meal train'....sign up to make and drop off dinner so they have one less thing to worry about. I am going to make something simple and comforting. Baked ziti, with marinara, eggs, a splash of cream, mozzarella and parmesan. I will add the makings for a salad and a loaf of bread. It feels good to be able to DO something. And I'm sure all the other moms who have signed up for dinners feel the same way. Cooking for someone and thinking about them during menu planning, grocery shopping, and food prep is a wonderful thing. These meals will arrive at the family's door in many different forms and flavors, but every one will be filled with the love, support and good wishes of the person who made it.