With one hand behind my back... figuratively speaking

Joy grabbed my left hand and challenged me to make dinner tonight with one hand tied behind my back, I told her okay and never let go of her hand... even when she tried to pull away. She thought it was funny at first, but when the onions I was chopping made her tear up she tried to pull away. I was having none of it!! When I was browning the meat, Joy (not a meat lover pulled away). I am proud to say I/we did it!! Shepherds Pie one handed!!! I even peeled the carrots, mashed the potato's, grated the cheese, chopped everything, and sauted to my little hearts content. You have no idea the sense of pride and accomplishment. As I held Joy's (not too sweaty) hand (surprising I know), ocassionally twirling her out of my way (Joy insists I threw and or hurled her out of my way only to drag her back again),

it was like a fragrant, slightly messy ballet.

I have an idea for a new program called "Cooking Together." I know I would find a cooking show, where the host held the hand of someone without letting go, completely and utterly fascinating. What did joy do while I cooked with her...

In her words : "complained, made a cup of tea, ate a tapioca pudding, held the grater down while Grace grated cheese, took the sour cream out of the fridge AND put it back...

drank a glass of ice water (occasionally giving me a sip)

Last but not least - commentated on the affair.

Yes I am quite pathetic. "

Try it some time it is easier than you would think and makes meal prep very entertaining!!