Enjoy rather than Fear Food

I had a friend who would rather let her daughters help themselves to the pantry at will than engage in preparing a meal for them. Not only was food not prepared but the nurturing and love was also left out. There is more than just food being prepared for a sit down dinner. The three women household of mother and daughters ended up with a lifelong battle with substance abuse and eating disorders. The girls father was a gourmet. Such a tragedy.
Healthy alternative.