tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264286447610553143.post8356712245961298910..comments2023-06-28T06:00:37.147-04:00Comments on Dinner Together: Family Dinners: Managing the GuiltDinner Together, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496220101320220720noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264286447610553143.post-63155050404916010082009-10-05T22:18:50.685-04:002009-10-05T22:18:50.685-04:00I think that eating family meal together as often ...I think that eating family meal together as often as possible is important. And, even though I don't have time to have that perfect home cooked meal every evening, as I outlined in a recent post, I am hopeful that spending time together build family bonds--even if it's not the picture perfect ideal.Kellyhttp://www.twokidscooking.com/2009/09/a-family-that-eats-together/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264286447610553143.post-76897508842865128582009-10-05T20:24:37.788-04:002009-10-05T20:24:37.788-04:00It is VERY hard to share regular family meals--but...It is VERY hard to share regular family meals--but definitely worth the trouble.<br /><br />With busy schedules, economic and other stresses, I think the ritual of sitting down together and sharing a simple, home-cooked meal is deeply reassuring.<br /><br />To make family meals a reality in a two-career home, we spread out the labor. My husband grocery shops and does some of the cooking. (Cooking isn't as easy for him, but he's trying!)<br /><br />And when I know I have a busy week ahead, I prepare cook-ahead meals the weekend before.Lorrainehttp://twitter.com/WritersKitchennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264286447610553143.post-57739081347561826252009-10-05T14:19:43.434-04:002009-10-05T14:19:43.434-04:00I think that family mealtimes can be the glue that...I think that family mealtimes can be the glue that keeps a family together. It can be at home or out, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Spending time together while talking and eating slowy seems really helpful in keeping people "in touch" with each other. In terms of health, of course, I think that cooking at home gives the family a lot more control over the ingredients they use. And for kids, the act of cooking reinforces so many of the concepts that they are learning in school. (On another note, I think that the same result could probably be achieved by going on family walks, hikes, or other intimate outings.)Michelle (What's Cooking)http://whatscookingblog.comnoreply@blogger.com