When I decided I couldn’t handle the Michael Pollan night, I passed on my tickets to a friend at work. It made me very happy that those seats weren’t going to be empty for the night and that someone else was getting the enlightenment and inspiration.

She surprised me today with three big take-home containers of “thank you” food. One creamless cream of broccoli, one turkey chili and one jerk chicken stew with rice. We had the latter for dinner and it was a welcome relief to come home, pop open a bottle of wine and reheat a home-cooked meal. Dinner was on the table in five minutes and every bite was grateful, welcome and warm. (And REALLY yum!)

There’s something to be said about the gift of a home-cooked meal. After feeling how much that took off our shoulders, especially during the busy Christmas season, it’s something I can’t wait to give back.

Wasabimon.com blogged about this kind of sharing/caring, with a giveaway for The Good Neighbor Cookbook. Hasn’t been released just yet, but I can see this on my shelf soon.

What kind of meals would you welcome?