Whatever you call it, the meal around the family table really is important. For instance, I would never have known that a "cheffer" is someone who "cooks real good food" or that Peyton got his pretty eye-lashes at JayC if not for the family meal.
As I continue my adventure with this whole Freezer-Cooking Series, I have realized more and more each day how special this time is. The days rush by so quickly, and often we're busy at work or at home, or we're rushing to an activity of some sort - and we miss those funny, cute moments with our families. Supper-time is becoming more and more obsolete, and it's a shame. The meal around the table is our time to connect. It's our time to rid ourselves of distractions, gather together,
decompress, enjoy good food, and most importantly - enjoy each other!
"Regular
family mealtime also is linked to better emotional health, fewer
risk-taking behaviors, such as alcohol and drug abuse and better school
performance." Taken from Mealtime.org - The Family Table
We all have busy schedules, but the Freezer-Cooking series can help! When your main dish (or whole meal) is cooking all day while you're doing other things, it's easy to get a nutritious, yummy! meal on the table in no time and get back to the Family Table!
See my previous post for the whole Freezer-Cooking scoop; and then head over to my The Family Dinner blog to check out the recipes as we try them!
Even if you can't get to the table as a family every night - start small, and choose one or two nights that you can get there, and make it happen! Or, if breakfast is a better time for a family meal, do it then . . . I am not a morning person, so not that's not my bag; but if it works for you and your family, that's great! Bottom line, it doesn't matter the time of day; just get there together! And don't rush - choose a time that you'll have time to get the full experience! Good luck!
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