We all have heard the phrase "Made with love". You hear it a lot when something has been cooked, or baked. I have talked to a few people and even though they have heard the phrase they really have no idea what it means.
Making something with "love" simply means that when you have made something you have taken all the steps to ensure it is the best you can do. You have taken time and effort and used your abilities in the most constructive way possible.
Most people who just have to cook for themselves, take the least amount of effort to prepare something, unwrap it, throw it onto the microwave and done, instant meal.
Have you ever wondered why your mothers or grandmothers food was so delicious? When they prepared a meal, any meal it doesn't matter what it is, they were constantly watching and tasting everything, adding ingredients to make it taste better, they never put something on the stove and then sat down to watch TV, at least my parents didn't.
They carefully moderated the heat of certain dishes, to make sure the food didn't overcook or under cook, or burn. They used spices to enhance flavor, constantly adding and tasting to make sure the meal was perfect.
They took pride in the fact that this was a meal prepared for their family, and even if a thank you wasn't uttered afterwards they knew the meal was perfect by the grunts, slurps, and second helpings of the family.
I learned this technique from my parents. I use it whenever I cook something, I want it to taste better than any restaurant even if I am alone. If you ever try something I have made you can be assured that it was made with love.
Scott Goerz
