Some may wonder why this is a topic, let alone an early one. But listen up - seniors, especially senior women, like to cook. But more importantly they like to watch people eat their food.
My inner rant wants to discuss the annoyance of being brought food that I do not want to eat, but feeling obligated to taste/shovel in said food to placate and please these women (to date no senior male has ever brought homemade food). But in reality I bring this up to remind people that seniors, just like everyone else, like to feel needed and helpful.
My suspicion is that these women cook special dishes to share with friends, family, neighbors, etc. They love to see people enjoy their food (as a cook I can certainly relate to that) and since food is necessary to survive in this overweight world, they are helping to keep people alive. But the problem is that they become little food pushers...like little elves...sneaking into your space and leaving treats. The worst part has to be them waiting around to SEE you actually taste it...some people won't leave until they actually witness consumption.
So, what does one do with food they do not want from sweet neighbors, grandmothers, mothers, aunts, etc? I HAVE NO IDEA. Sometimes I eat it or throw it away give it to people who want it. And while all of the above may seem like common sense, sometimes I am so overwhelmed by gifted food that I rant to people who always end up saying, "just tell them no - and be firm". And I JUST CAN'T. The sweet little eyes starring at you, pushing the plates into your hands...actually the plate pushing is annoying, but the eyes are still sweet.
You get the point. Let them be food pushers if thats what they want to be. Its too late to change that habit. Let the food elves continue on their distribution schedule. Just never become a food pusher yourself - please.
