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Easy 15-Minute Pad Thai With a Pinch of Friendship
What’s for dinner never sounded this promising
I believe in setting realistic expectations for myself. As a mum, it is especially important. I have been telling my kids forever that I am not big on cooking, that if they want real chicken soup or meatballs they should ask grandma — and they did exactly that. I let go of trying to prove that motherhood has to mean being a chef as well, and you might know that cooking for kids is the least rewarding thing you can do (unless you are crazy about french fries and fish fingers) and I am single, there is no one to cook for.
I admit I had an attitude about cooking. I refused to do it because it brought me zero pleasure, only frustration. Also, I have been struggling with healthy choices due to a very committed weight loss journey, and the less I cooked, the easier it was to stay away from potential bad choices.
This year I decided to change my attitude and I embarked on a year of monthly food challenges, meaning that I learn to cook a new dish each month for an entire year. I was picking dishes that I love and I usually need to order them to enjoy them or that I usually eat when I am travelling.
In April, my dish of choice was Pad Thai, which is one of my favourite dishes — to order. I never thought I would be…
