Back in the day, girls were required to take Home Economics classes, otherwise referred to as ‘Home Ec’, for short.
These classes were devoted to learning the mysteries of both cooking and sewing, the belief being that every proper young woman must have basic knowledge in both areas.
If I remember correctly, this began in Junior High School.
And so it passed, that my first sewing project produced an apron that was to be worn regularly during subsequent cooking classes.
Still etched in my memory, is my one of my earliest cooking assignments – to prepare my very first, complete meal from scratch.
Of course, back then, my idea of the perfect meal was my childhood favorite – Tuna Casserole.
And even though my tastes have changed over the years & definitely matured – there are still times when nothing will quite satisfy like good old Tuna Casserole.
It may no longer be my all-time favorite, but for me, it’s still the ultimate comfort food.
Ah, comfort.
It’s what makes us feel good, when things are maybe not going quite as planned.
It’s the familiarity of a favorite food, a favorite chair, or a favorite book.
It’s a memory, perhaps, something that takes us back to childhood.
