Life is full of many small treasures. A long night drive; the fleeting rush of adrenaline that comes from jumping in the pool for the first time every spring; a first kiss. But truthfully, few small treasures are as savory as these little treats. They’re called Muddy Buddies; you all must know them. And if you don’t, you really have to try them. They’re made simply—just combine some rice or corn Chex with chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and powdered sugar. When you make them, throw them in the fridge for a day or so before eating. The way they melt in your mouth after being chilled is something you won’t soon forget.
Food, in general, has the ability to complete or enhance any moment. Whether it’s the buttery decadence of a lobster bisque or the first few bites of a really mouthwatering medium-cooked filet mignon, there’s something about food that begs to be taken as experience rather than sustenance. Even generic combinations of rice, beans and cheese—along with a sensible array of spices and accoutrements can create perfect culinary permutations of Latin or Spanish succulence.
It’s a special thing to experience a meal. So few of us are caught up in mundane routine that we forget how easy it is to sit down for an hour, slowly immerse ourselves in a hamburger or a salad or a plate of hamachi, and remember why we’re so lucky to be human. So enjoy your food, people. Don’t scarf it unless you have to, and for God’s sake don’t forget how good it can be, even for pennies. After all, we have to eat to survive; I see no harm in making survival an excuse to indulge.
(photo via ktroseknows)
3 years ago