Fear is the Mind Killer

I read one day in the Sci-fi book Dune, "Fear is the mind killer" and that it is. All to often I have allowed fear of all sorts to stop me from doing so many things. Rejection being at the top of the list for me, followed by fear of ridicule. Even in the area of cooking I deal with mind numbing fear. I ask myself "Who are you to talk about food? You are not even trained!" That kind of thinking has kept me locked up in a little box to long. So I boldly and with many mistakes declare my love of Christ Jesus and that talent which I receive from him. No more waiting to be perfect...Ha, that will never happen. So here I go speaking boldly about my experience with food and life.

I have heard that we all talk a different language of love. Well food is how I express love to others. Having guests at my home and serving a meal tailored to them, gives me great joy. That is how I tell you I love you. Last night I said I love you to a long time friend Nikki. I prepared for her a dish I have mentioned before, Kedgeree! It is such an easy dish to prepare and taste great. I followed the traditional method of onions, turmeric, gar am masala, smoked fish and soft boiled eggs and it was delicious. What I like so much is the well balanced flavors. Nothing over powering. Everything subtle and noticeable, the way it should be.

So here's to good food, life, friends and leaving free of fear.