COOKING. A GREAT WAY TO SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH LO...

Although we sometimes may feel tired and uninspired when it comes to cooking, my husband and I do our best to make the preparation of our meals a special moment in our day. Sometimes we will have a glass of wine or sherry as we do our prep and we always put on some music. It helps to liven our mood and gently eases us away from the mundane worries and stresses of the day.

The meal doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s more about working together and spending time together. We laugh, joke and lose ourselves in the cooking. After we have enjoyed eating our meal, we share the kitchen duties. This means it’s done faster so we can settle in to a good film while the night’s still young. More importantly though it helps share the work load rather then have one person feel like they are always doing everything – which can become overwhelming.

Get out of the mindset that cooking is a chore. It is actually a wonderful way to relax, unwind and spend quality time with those you love.