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Monday, February 25, 2008
Is a cooking co-op right for you?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
My friend Andrea loves Mondays. Andrea, the mom of three kids between 3 and 9 and her neighbor across the street, Karen, decided to do a “cooking co-op.” One day a week they cook for each other’s family and transport a complete meal, hot from the oven, at dinnertime. This arrangement gives them a day out of the kitchen, yet guarantees them a home cooked meal.
I love the idea of having a day off from cooking, but am curious what Rich and the kids would think of having someone else cook dinner for them. Let’s just say my family has their own “idiosyncrasies” and likes things just so. Luckily, I have a feeling other families are more easy going when it comes to chowing down.
I wonder what it would be like to cook for someone else’s family on a regular basis. Would creative juices slow down after a while? Is cooking for 8 to10 people once a week more exhausting than cooking twice a week for 4? On the other hand, it’s pretty great to have a meal delivered to your house and you don’t have to think about shopping or getting home in time to cook.
What do you think? Have you ever tried exchanging meals with a neighbor? Would your family go for it?
